Qualification Details
Programme description
No matter your background or experience, you can train to be a Gas Engineer at Energy Technical Academy and gain your Gas Safe Qualification. A career in the gas industry is an excellent choice, even in this changing climate; your skills will be in high demand and open up various roles and opportunities.
It is an investment from which you will reap the benefits for years. We pride ourselves on our quality of training; with a team of highly experienced and skilled trainers, we will ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of the course content to give you the best start to your new career. We consistently see excellent standards from students who attended our gas courses.
This course also allows you to dive into the world of renewable energy, including Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) and get qualifications to prove your competency in working with ASHP!
Who is this programme for?
This course is suitable for anyone aged 16 or over looking to start a career in the gas industry. It's aimed at those with no prior experience or qualifications in the industry looking to embark on a new career path by building a solid understanding of the core principles of gas safety.
You will learn the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to be a confident workforce member or start your own business!
We offer full-time and part-time options for this course so that you can undertake your training at a pace suitable for your circumstances.
Get Qualified for Renewables
The industry and the whole world are changing. Renewable energy technologies are here to stay, and this course helps you get the qualifications you need to start your journey as a certified Air Source Heat Pump installer!
Full-Time & Part-Time Options
We understand that sometimes you can't just drop everything in life to retrain for a new career, that's why we offer our Managed Learning Programmes in both Full & Part time options, with evening classes to ensure you can smoothly transition into your new career over time! Our full-time course takes 30 weeks (5 days per week), and our part-time course takes 62 weeks (2 evenings per week & occasional Saturday classes).
Whatever your situation, we can work with you to provide training that suits you!
Full Course Breakdown
The sections below break down the key details about the course, including how much it costs, exactly what you'll achieve, and when you would need to attend our Kirkintilloch training centre.
Qualifications awarded
Learners will gain the following industry-recognised qualifications:
- CCN1 - Core Gas Saftey
- CPA1 - Combustion Performance Analysis
- CENWAT - Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters
- CKR1 - Domestic Gas Cookers
You will also receive the following accredited training modules to enhance your understanding further and build on your essential skills:
- Safe Isolation and Essential Electrical Testing
- Fault Finding
This course also has extra modules added covering Renewables!
This package will allow you to gain the following additional qualifications as well as all the understanding you need to start working with renewable energy solutions like Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP):
- Unvented Hot Water Systems and Saftey (HWSS)
- WRAS - Water Regulations
- Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps
Pre-requisites
This course requires no prior learning/experience, and is specifically crafted for those with no experience in the industry!
Applicants must be 16 or over.
Course Structure
We have both full-time and part-time options for this course:
Full-Time Managed Learning Programme (30 Weeks)
Candidates are expected to attend our Kirkintilloch Centre for theory and practical learning from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm.
There will also be at-home learning and assessments hosted online to allow you to further develop your understanding in your own time.
You will gain priceless in-the-field experience with a Gas Safe Registered engineer on a placement.
Part-Time Managed Learning Programme (62 Weeks)
Candidates are expected to attend our Kirkintilloch Centre on the following schedule for valuable in-person practical and theory learning:
- Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm.
- Saturdays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Part-time students will still receive a placement in the field with a Gas Safe Registered engineer - this can be completed flexibly to fit your schedule!
Costs
We offer a flexible and interest-free monthly instalment payment option for this course, as well as full payment in advance.
Full-Time Basis
- Managed Learning Programme + Renewables Package = £6000+VAT.
- £600 deposit.
- Interest-free payment plans are available!
Part-Time Basis
- Managed Learning Programme + Renewables Package = £7500+VAT.
- £600 Deposit.
- Interest-free payment plans are available!
Hear from previous students
"Cannot thank ETA enough, made it so easy and down to earth to learn, also made it enjoyable, cannot thank Scott and Jan enough for all their help when going through course and especially when it came to ACS, made me feel at ease. After helping me get a job, before I had my papers through…..they are always on the end of a phone or WhatsApp if I need any help or info when I started. Always available for any help etc and always answer or call back asap. As I said. Can’t thank ETA, Scott, Jan, and Tommy and his team enough. Thank yous ☺️"
Richard Ross - December 2023
"Cannot recommend the energy technical academy enough. The facilities are brilliant as are the staff. Jan, Scott, Ryan, Gary, Gavin and Mark are absolutely brilliant and always make you feel so welcome. I'm almost finished sitting my gas ACS and wouldn't have got through it without them. The courses offered are all brilliant and are a great starting point if you're like me and decided to change career. Thanks so much for the help and support !"
Melissa McKenna - April 2023