How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- assessment of experience by a professional body
College
You could do a college course that would teach you some of the skills you need to apply for a trainee position with a gas engineering company.
Courses include:
- plumbing and heating
- refrigeration and air conditioning
- T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction
To fully qualify as a gas service technician, you'll need a recognised gas industry qualification, for example a Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation Installation and Maintenance.
You will normally need to be working to complete a level 3 qualification.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You can apply for a Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship to train as a service technician.
This will usually take around 2 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time at a college or training provider.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Other Routes
You may be able to have your experience and skills assessed through the Accredited Certification Scheme to get a recognised competency certificate.
This assessment is aimed at experienced engineers who work in related industries, like plumbing, heating or ventilation.
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Further information
You can get more advice about gas industry careers from Energy & Utilities Careers & Jobs.