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  1. Ready Steady Gas

    Applaince donations requierd for training center (Derby)

    Hi, I'm one of the technicians for Derby College building services. I'm looking out for a balanced flue space heater, fan flued fire, and a DFE for our training area. If anyone is decommissioning any of the above, donations of them would be greatly appreciated.
  2. M

    Training when adding gas appliances

    Can I ask when other people have added gas appliances to their gas ticket. When you did the assessment, did you do any of the optional training the test centres offer? Thanks for any insight.
  3. S

    Training to fit smart meters (met 1)

    Hi guys, Just a quick question, can a company train you from scratch just to fit smart meters (met1) ? or would you need to train for a ccn1 qualification first/along side? I was under the impression you would need your ccn1 to be registered gas safe ? Thank you in advance Kind regards Steve.
  4. J

    Newly qualified gas engineer need advice on tools/training

    Hi guys/gals Just passed and I'm looking at building my tool kit, been buying odds and sods as I've gone along but i'm wondering where would be the best place to buy an analyser from? I've seen them advertised on eBay, facebook, gumtree but my concern is i don't want to be buying another guys...
  5. C

    Training as a Plumber, looking for hands on part time work.

    Hi guys and thank you for taking the time to read this. I am currently working through a at home course compete with practical training at a centre. I have my Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing studies and have so far completed 32 modules of the course which is 42 modules in total. I am waiting for...
  6. I

    Not gas safe due to training firm

    I was hoping that I could get some advice. The training firm that I trusted to change my career gave me every single question and answer for my ACS test. Blueflame, gas safe and NWPHS ltd have done nothing to address this fraud. My portfolio build was never completed, all my practicals were...
  7. D

    Boiler repair training

    Hello all. I try to take myself off a training course at least once a year. My main area of work is boiler/heating repair and servicing. I’ve done a few of the Baxi boiler repair and multi meter courses. I’ve also done courses on various Worcester boilers and Glow-Worm boilers. I wondered if...
  8. M

    Gas Training Course, Home Counties/North West

    Hi All, Please go easy on me I'm new here! I have been looking for a gas training provider, so far I have looked at Able Skills, Access Training, M65 Gas, Logic 4 Training, and G.T.A Basildon. I have decided to stay away from Access Training & Able Skills as I have seen things that raze alarm...
  9. A

    Fast tra k.Gas engineer training. Yes or no

    Hi guys....iam new to this forum. Iam after some advice please. I leave the Fire service in just shy of 2 years. I am keen on retraining and have looked at both plumbing and gas engineer. My options probably involve a fast track course. Any help and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.
  10. V

    ERR Ltd training - plumbing course

    Hello, I have just signed up for ERR training. They say I will get a lvl2 city and guilds and then nvq3. It's part theory by studying at home and part practical. It would take about 2 years to complete as part-time. My question is: are they genuine? Will I get the proper qualifications and...
  11. N

    Has any one completed or are currently doing there cma1 training as I am looking to do this asap?

    Hi has anyone completed or currently doing there cma1 gas training? I live down in Bournemouth and am looking at getting my cma1 training done. Any advice would be great?
  12. P

    New Trades Career Training Centre - Experience

    I have just had the most fantastic week at the training centre. The tutors were really helpful and have such great knowledge. I cannot recommend this training enough. Totally awesome experience.
  13. B

    G3 unvented training.

    Having recently fitted three Monsoon 3 bar pumps, two universal, I found myself thinking I would like to be able to offer my customers the alternative of fitting an unvented cylinder. These pumps are superb but quite costly (note I don't say expensive as I think they are good value) and...
  14. M

    18 year old looking for training

    Anyone in burnley or surrounding areas thinking of taking on an apprentice my lads 18 yr old and has finished his second year at college .College are now saying they are not allowed to teach them gas in the 3rd year it needs to be an apprenticship for the work experience.thanks in advance. Or if...
  15. M

    ERR training company? Any good?

    hi there, I have been offered a plumbers course for nvq level 1,2,3 by ERR. Anyone has experience of studying with them? Total course cost is £7500
  16. T

    Access training centre Welwyn garden city review

    Hi all I am about to sign up for a plumbing course City & Guilds 6035 level 2 at Access training academy in Welwyn Garden City. The course is part time weekend 15 weeks and costs 3000 £. Haa anyone done this plumbing coursw at Welwyn garden? Any rewies will be appreciate Thank you
  17. T

    training to become a gas engineer

    Dear all, I am thinking of a career change to become a gas engineer. I have found a course near Dartford by ableskills for around £5k, and was wondering if anybody had any advice or experience of going down this route. apparently this group are very good and once I complete the course exams...
  18. J

    Plumbing/Gas safety training

    Hi all, Looking at a career change and in particular a training course through New Trades Careers newtradescareers.co.uk Anyone heard of these? Are they credible. Course costs £7000 over 3 years (paid weekly). It covers basic pmumbing/ Gas safety etc. I'm sceptical. Thanks Jim.
  19. Hugbru

    Training and need some help

    Hi guys As i have said in my previous posts i am doing my gas foundation at college. I currently go out with an engineer now and then to build up my portfolio but jobs are few and far between as he only does this next to his day job. And doesnt really touch anything else bar boilers. I am...
  20. C

    Looking for advice on plumbing training in scotland

    Hi, im craig, 30 been plumbing away and other handyman tasks on the side for about 4 years whilst working full time, Im self employed got proper insurances tax.... work is famine or feast but I seem to be turning away unvented work I cant even get my G3 without going through an apprenticeship...

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