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The Gas Installation Apprenticeship is delivered over a two year period. You will attend college one day a week.

As a Gas Installation Apprentice you will install, service and repair gas appliances and systems, including:

· Gas Fires

· Boilers and Cookers

· Central Heating Systems

· Shower Units

Your duties as a gas installer will include:

· Installing and connecting appliances to gas, water and electrical supplies

· Carrying out scheduled maintenance checks on systems and equipments

· Testing controls and safety devices to make sure they are working properly

· Searching for and repairing gas leaks, using computerised fault finding equipment

· Replacing or repairing faulty or old parts

· Recording details of work you have carried out

Normal working hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday but you may have to work on a rota if your employer offers 24 hour emergency cover.

You will need to have good communication, organisational and problem solving skills as well as basic IT skills and good maths skills for making calculations. The ability to follow technical layouts and diagrams is important. A polite, friendly and professional manner is also essential.

Job Roles: Gas Service technician, Gas Network Engineer.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
NVQ Level 2- For learners new to this profession

Mandatory Units (all to be taken)

· Service and maintain natural gas systems and components

· Maintain a safe working environment for all natural gas related work

· Apply gas safety measures to domestic, natural gas related work activities

· Establish, maintain and develop effective working relationships with others for all natural gas related work

· Install natural gas systems and components

· Commission and decommission natural gas systems

Extras

· Technical Certificate

· Construction Certification Scheme (CSCS) card for site work