Gas engineering operative

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Construction and the built environment

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Installing and maintaining gas appliances in a domestic or non-domestic setting, advising customers on how appliances work and how to use energy more efficiently.

What you'd do

Install gas appliances including boilers and hobs safely

Service boilers and carry out annual safety checks

Diagnose and repair faults on gas heating systems

Test pipework and carry out tightness tests

Analyse combustion performance and adjust appliances

Issue gas safety certificates and complete documentation

Respond to gas emergency call-outs safely

What you'd learn

Gas safety regulations, Gas Safe registration, and legal obligations

Installation and commissioning of domestic gas appliances

Boiler servicing and central heating system maintenance

Combustion analysis, flue testing, and appliance efficiency

Fault diagnosis on gas systems and appliances

Pipework installation, pressure testing, and purging

Emergency procedures for gas leaks and unsafe situations

Ready to look for a place?

See live Gas engineering operative apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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