STGW gas training for service technicians and manufacturers

New technicians accessing the qualification for the first time will need to take the full five-day programme. In addition, the learner will also need to provide evidence of experience in gas work: either through completion of basic gas training programme or working under supervision with their employer.

For technicians that need to renew their existing ACOP/STGW qualification, they can access the three-day refresher programme. This is an intensive assessment only programme; it is not suitable for new technicians or those requiring extra support. Technicians needing to renew their qualification can also take the full five-day programme if the dates/locations of these courses are more suitable.

Overview

An STGW gas qualification is made up of a number of mandatory core and appliance unit modules. This course is right for you or your employee if you want to be eligible to service, repair and maintain LPG gas systems on privately owned touring caravans and motorhomes. This programme meets the skills matrix for Approved Workshop Scheme. 

The programme includes:

• Gas Safety Regulations
• British Standards relating to LPG
• Identifying, servicing, commissioning and fault finding for LPG appliances
• LPG ventilation and flues
• LPG soundness testing
• Installation, pipework and hoses
• LPG cylinders and regulators

Diagnostic and repairs to the gas systems installed in privately owned touring caravans or motorhomes does not require you to be a member of Gas Safe Register. This STGW qualification does not meet criteria to work on domestic gas, static caravans, vehicles that are hired out or used for catering purposes. For work of this type you will require a Gas Safe Register registration. You need to refer to the ACS qualification page for further information. 

The training and assessment takes place at one of our dedicated training centres specifically registered to deliver this qualification to our industry. The cost of the programme includes your training, assessment, handbooks and (if successful) your certificate which is renewable after five years.