Why you should consider a career as a Gas Engineer!
Changing career or starting one can both be equally daunting. However, during this pandemic it is evident that many different industries are struggling yet trades men and women are resilient and are continuing to work in their essential roles. Exploring the avenue of Gas Engineering is a smart choice with so many routes to take, competitive earnings and job security! Here at our training centre we offer comprehensive training to help new entrants in the industry learn and gain all the skills and knowledge they need to kick-off a new successful career in the trade. Today, we want to take a look at some of the reasons why you should consider this role and how you can get started through Gas training courses with us here at Able Skills...
As you can see in the video above our courses are very hands-on and will help you to gain the skills you'll need moving forward. The courses start with the more basic aspects and progress to more advanced topics as the weeks progress. Our instructors are the best out there with years of experience both out in the industry and teaching here at our centre. We have been providing courses for almost 20-years with a fantastic reputation for giving people the tools to succeed.
How much do Gas Engineers earn?
When looking into a new career an obvious question is how much can I earn? However, the answer is not straightforward as there are so many different routes and options to take within the industry. Starting out in a career as a Gas Engineer you can expect a starting salary of £32,000 and can easily earn a £1,000 a week depending on the amount of hours you are working but again, engineers can make even more money and branch out into related career options. Experienced and skilled Gas Engineers can double their salary to £60,000. Of course, if you run your own business, a serious reality for many in the trade, these figures could significantly increase.
Job diversity:
As mentioned there are so many different avenues to take advantage of in this trade. The diversity of being a Gas Engineer means you can be involved in a huge range of projects, from simple domestic jobs to huge commercial projects depending on your training and personal ability. So, there's industrial options, commercial and domestic within the trade but in addition there is the option to focus on a niche...
When you look to become Gas Safe Registered (A legal requirement for anybody working in the trade) you will need to complete safety tasks for specific appliances. If you are interested in working on specific types of gas appliance, you should be focused on getting the relevant training and certification for them - For example you could build a business that solely focuses on boiler installations. As a gas engineer, you’ll be free to choose which direction your career goes – and what appliances you want to work on – through your training.
Job security:
Many people across the country have experienced how uncertain some industries can be. With millions of people around the UK currently on furlough schemes it is evident that trades are very resilient as they continue to operate as essential workers. This should also highlight that the industry is not going anywhere. We will always need the services of Plumbers, Electricians and of course Gas Engineers to keep our homes warm during these cold winter months and not to mention maintaining businesses appliances, their work within the construction sector and so on. This is not just a job or a role, becoming a qualified Gas Engineer gives you a lifelong career!
Why you should consider a career as a Gas Engineer!
How do I get started?
Currently, in accordance with the governments advice we cannot conduct in centre Gas training courses. However we will be back as soon as possible with an increased capacity. We offer training options specifically designed for new entrants to the industry that cover a wide range of topics over a 7-week period and include all the steps you need to take in order to be successful when it comes to Gas Safe Registration!
These new entrants specific packages are very comprehensive and will prepare you for 'Gas Safe Registration' which is the legal requirement for Gas Engineers before they begin working out in the industry. The New entrant package 2 includes 7-weeks of hands-on training, portfolio completion and an ACS examination. The New entrant Gas training package 3 adds onto this training by giving you a closer look at Boiler fault finding course to increase your knowledge on this specific area of the trade.
Contact us:
If you have any questions for us about Gas training courses or any other training you are welcome to contact our office team on 01322 280 202 - They are still working as usual, helping aspiring traders find the right path to success! Our office is open 7-days-a-week between the hours of 8:30 - 16:30! You can also contact us about gas courses via email through info@ableskills.co.uk - We hope to hear from you soon!
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Our Gas courses result in industry recognised qualifications.