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Is their a register in the UK for G3 qualified plumbers who don't do gas so aren't gas safe registered?
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AFAIK, there is no single comprehensive register. How it works is as follows:
The plumber takes a 'G3' course with an accredited trainer who issues a certificate and photo ID card giving details of the dates the qualification is valid for. Just ask the plumber you are considering employing if they are G3 qualified and say you need to to see their card before the work starts.
Some 'competent persons' schemes, e.g. Gas Safe, allow the plumber to add their G3 qualification to their scheme register so the qualifications can be listed on one card and the paperwork is streamlined for the member. You can search the Gas Safe register online but not all plumbers that have G3 are Gas Safe registered.
If you want to find a G3 registered plumber and are having difficulty, the cylinder manufacturer will normally be able to give you a list of possibilities in your area. Consult their website.
The plumber takes a 'G3' course with an accredited trainer who issues a certificate and photo ID card giving details of the dates the qualification is valid for. Just ask the plumber you are considering employing if they are G3 qualified and say you need to to see their card before the work starts.
Some 'competent persons' schemes, e.g. Gas Safe, allow the plumber to add their G3 qualification to their scheme register so the qualifications can be listed on one card and the paperwork is streamlined for the member. You can search the Gas Safe register online but not all plumbers that have G3 are Gas Safe registered.
If you want to find a G3 registered plumber and are having difficulty, the cylinder manufacturer will normally be able to give you a list of possibilities in your area. Consult their website.
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Is this for you to join?
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I have my G3 but was never mentioned at the time about registration but heard lot of people mention it lately so curious how to go about it.
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Your choices are to just have your g3 and notify through building control £180-£200 a pop or join a competent person scheme for a nominal fee and then register through them for a few quid to building control.
Depends how many you do. I do the first way and just add it onto the cost of the job.
I used to register through OFTEC at about £120 a year and a few quid for each notification. But OFTEC are a laughing stock.
Depends how many you do. I do the first way and just add it onto the cost of the job.
I used to register through OFTEC at about £120 a year and a few quid for each notification. But OFTEC are a laughing stock.
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I was advised by someone today to try APHC so may give them a go but currently working for a large facilities firm so I'm covered at present 
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Yes they will be able to point you in the right direction.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Not worth being competent via OFTEC then?
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Definitely not.
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