STGW gas training for service technicians and manufacturers

Standards of Training in Gas Work (STGW) is the framework of qualifications that replace the discontinued Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs).

UK Regulations require all persons working with gas to either be instructed (supervised) or skilled (unsupervised and qualified to sign off gas work).

An STGW gas qualification is made up of a number of mandatory core and appliance unit modules. This caravan industry approved STGW gas training programme is specifically designed for caravan service technicians to carry out a service, safety checks, minor works and issue appropriate certification in relation to the gas systems installed in privately owned touring caravan or motorhomes.

This course is also suitable for those working in manufacturing/conversion of touring caravans/motorhomes/campervans

COVID-19 UPDATE (02/06/20) -

Please note we are putting social distancing measures in place at all our training venues.  This will limit the number of candidates to each course.  If the venue you want is showing fully booked, please be assured we will be adding more dates to cover the demand for training during the same period.  Please contact us to let us know you are looking for a specific venue, so we can discuss your options.

STGW 3-Day Course - Refresher Training & Assessment

Courses available for technicians who currently hold an VALID ACoPs or STGW which is due for renewal within 6 months or has expired (not more than one year expired) :

For technicians that need to renew their existing ACOP/STGW qualification, you 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.  You must be familiar with using a gas analyser for eligibility to this course. If you do not have sufficient experience, you will be able to discuss any additional training with your trainer whilst at the centre. There is no extra charge for this.

Technicians needing to renew their qualification can also take the full five-day programme if the dates/locations of these courses are more suitable. You can renew your qualification using the 3 day refresher from 6 months before expiry up to a year after cert expiry. However, once your qualification has expired, you must not sign off any gas work and this will affect your AWS compliance.

STGW 5-Day Course - Initial Training & Assessment

Courses available for technicians who do NOT hold a valid gas qualification must have at least 6 months evidenced experience* in gas work to be eligible for this course :

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 6 months experience* in gas works.

*either through completion of basic gas training programme,working under supervision with their employer or evidenced portfolio of working experience.  A work evidence template form will be sent to you for completion prior to the commencement of your booked course.