Is there a gas engineer full tool bundle I can buy?

[leelister6]

On a brighter note, there may be an awesome toolkit on Ebay in 12 months!

 

[SteveWannadoGas]

I would have the qualifications for domestic work but I think my stumbling g block would be experience , the least amount of experience I've came across for a job is a year. That's why I want tools for at least a bit of back up to try and get some work till I get full time somewhere.

Hi Abgash, this is where some people come a cropper. They cant get the practical hands-on experience, so they cannot build a portfolio of evidence and so cannot get registered. Documented hands on experience is necessary to get yourself registered and most people struggle to get that.

 

[jtsplumbing]

Hi Abgash, this is where some people come a cropper. They cant get the practical hands

This is what he cant seem to grasp , he seems to be under the impression that by doing this course he will be able to work on gas ! someone seems to be misleading him into doing this course, he has no experience in the plumbing trade, not sure what he is doing for a job at the moment ? But is convinced he will be qualified to work on domestic gas after this 7mth course ! someone needs to have a serious talk with him B4 he throws his money down the pan.

 

[leelister6]

Unfortunately the forum is awash with such people, come on here asking for advice then don't hear what they expect or want to hear. Fair enough, he's only asking about tools but has been given some serious food for thought regarding qualified versus experienced. I was lucky enough to go down the apprenticeship route including 7 years of college and learned more from the blokes I was working with than the plums trying to teach me at college. Anyway, advice given and best of luck to the O.P.

 

[Abgash]

Hi Abgash, this is where some people come a cropper. They cant get the practical hands-on experience, so they cannot build a portfolio of evidence and so cannot get registered. Documented hands on experience is necessary to get yourself registered and most people struggle to get that.

Part of the course is going g out with a gas engineer to build up a portfolio.

 

[AlexGas]

Part of the course is going g out with a gas engineer to build up a portfolio.

Enjoy and all the best to you.

 

[Abgash]

Without any knowledge of how systems work you are going to struggle doing this job ! what do you intend doing when you have finished this course ? and doing this course still wont let you work on gas, you will still need to do the ACS courses then get accepted on the Gas Safe register.

At the end of the course I will sit an ACS assessment.

 

[Abgash]

Without any knowledge of how systems work you are going to struggle doing this job ! what do you intend doing when you have finished this course ? and doing this course still wont let you work on gas, you will still need to do the ACS courses then get accepted on the Gas Safe register.

ACS assessment comes at the end of the course. I'm hoping to do boiler and cooker work.

 

[Abgash]

Unfortunately the forum is awash with such people, come on here asking for advice then don't hear what they expect or want to hear. Fair enough, he's only asking about tools but has been given some serious food for thought regarding qualified versus experienced. I was lucky enough to go down the apprenticeship route including 7 years of college and learned more from the blokes I was working with than the plums trying to teach me at college. Anyway, advice given and best of luck to the O.P.

I never asked advice, as you said I asked about tools.

 

[AlexGas]

I never asked advice, as you said I asked about tools.

Do you need an advice on which tool to buy?

 

[Abgash]

I was just wanting to know if anybody knew of a bundle for sale anywhere. Like a starter one I could add to.

 

[Riley]

As per the earlier text start your course and see how you go. Many sets will have stuff in you will NEVER use see what works for you

 

[rpm]

I was just wanting to know if anybody knew of a bundle for sale anywhere. Like a starter one I could add to.

After 60 odd posts I reckon you should know the answer.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

will put is like this

THERE ISNT AN ALL IN ONE TOOL KIT,
THAT WILL WORK FOR ALL YOUR JOBS,
100% OF THE TIME FOR SALE IN A NICE TOOL ROLL

 

[jtsplumbing]

I hope the OP keeps us updated on a regular basis has to how he is progressing through his course, maybe every couple of weeks, could be useful for other people thinking about taking this route, Not sure what the requirements are now for joining Gas Safe, but would they deem a 7mth course as enough experience to work on gas ?? question for you younger guys to answer ! what is acceptable to Gas Safe ?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I hope the OP keeps us updated on a regular basis has to how he is progressing through his course, maybe every couple of weeks, could be useful for other people thinking about taking this route, Not sure what the requirements are now for joining Gas Safe, but would they deem a 7mth course as enough experience to work on gas ?? question for you younger guys to answer ! what is acceptable to Gas Safe ?

even worse 6-7 weeks mate you can get longer ones but there the bare min

as long as your money clears they dont care (gas safe)

 

[jtsplumbing]

even worse 6-7 weeks mate you can get longer ones but there the bare min

as long as your money clears they dont care (gas safe)

6 Weeks ! takes longer to train a dog to sit, No change from when it was Corgi then as long as you have the money your qualified ! Talk about a P--s Take.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

6 Weeks ! takes longer to train a dog to sit, No change from when it was Corgi then as long as you have the money your qualified ! Talk about a P--s Take.

yep know an ex fireman who did it doesnt know poo but got a card

 

[SteveWannadoGas]

Unfortunately the forum is awash with such people, come on here asking for advice then don't hear what they expect or want to hear. Fair enough, he's only asking about tools but has been given some serious food for thought regarding qualified versus experienced. I was lucky enough to go down the apprenticeship route including 7 years of college and learned more from the blokes I was working with than the plums trying to teach me at college. Anyway, advice given and best of luck to the O.P.

The experienced were newly qualified once.... Is it even possible to get a gas apprenticeship now? Im sure I couldn`t.

 

[Riley]

Course it is. It's not easy but no one should be gifted anything hence a recruitment process. Paying for these short courses means there is no selection so no competencies are tested prior to the course

 

[SteveWannadoGas]

Course it is. It's not easy but no one should be gifted anything hence a recruitment process. Paying for these short courses means there is no selection so no competencies are tested prior to the course

I told them I was incompetent before I started, but they were ok with that and set up a monthly DD. And my course took about 5-6 months.

 

[joni os]

I told them I was incompetent before I started, but they were ok with that and set up a monthly DD. And my course took about 5-6 months.

Setting up monthly payments to them was the only competence required. You can join MENSA by the same method.

 

[jtsplumbing]

I told them I was incompetent before I started, but they were ok with that and set up a monthly DD. And my course took about 5

But did you have any Plumbing experience B4 doing the gas ? as the OP has no idea at all of systems, and says he just wants to work on boilers & cookers

 

[snowhead]

Setting up monthly payments to them was the only competence required. You can join MENSA by the same method.

At least with MENSA you get a grading to compare with others, not just a Pass.

 

[SteveWannadoGas]

I was just wanting to know if anybody knew of a bundle for sale anywhere. Like a starter one I could add to.

If you want to buy something, I mainly use pair of Bahco pump pliers and a small yellow and black adjustable. Use them on pretty much every job. Every plumber also has a r`berger superfire too.

 

[SteveWannadoGas]

I told them I was incompetent before I started, but they were ok with that and set up a monthly DD. And my course took about 5

But did you have any Plumbing experience B4 doing the gas ? as the OP has no idea at all of systems, and says he just wants to work on boilers & cookers

yeah admittedly I`ve had a number of years experience and also previous gas training.

 

[SteveWannadoGas]

I hope the OP keeps us updated on a regular basis has to how he is progressing through his course, maybe every couple of weeks, could be useful for other people thinking about taking this route, Not sure what the requirements are now for joining Gas Safe, but would they deem a 7mth course as enough experience to work on gas ?? question for you younger guys to answer ! what is acceptable to Gas Safe ?

Ive been told by the staff that once I have my cert in my hand, I can then ring/email Gas Safe, pay the £20 and become registered. I hope its that simple!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Ive been told by the staff that once I have my cert in my hand, I can then ring/email Gas Safe, pay the £20 and become registered. I hope its that simple!

Be more than that

 

[Rich8]

Shows you how good your course is if they think it costs £20 to join gas safe ha

 

[ShaunCorbs]

yeah admittedly I`ve had a number of years experience and also previous gas training.

?? Not what you said in other posts

 

[Riley]

What £20 where do I sign up. Dude do your homework

 

[SteveWannadoGas]

?? Not what you said in other posts

I`ve just never actually been registered. Or actually passed the whole course.

 

[SteveWannadoGas]

Shows you how good your course is if they think it costs £20 to join gas safe ha

Might have been £500, cant remember.

 

[joni os]

Might have been £500, cant remember.

Can't remember if it's 20 or 500 mbar at the cooker. If I didn't have the same problem I'd think it was a windup.

 

[Masood]

I told them I was incompetent before I started, but they were ok with that

And you failed.

Says something about the whole setup, doesn't it, where a company can charge you thousands to put you through an exam in which you get two written attempts and then a verbal attempt, and still fail it.

No criticism of you, just the company that led you up the garden path with hollow promises.

 

[snowhead]

Ive been told by the staff that once I have my cert in my hand, I can then ring/email Gas Safe, pay the £20 and become registered. I hope its that simple!

https://www.google.co.uk/search

https://www.User PlumbersForums.net....uk/media/1606/becoming-registered-folder.pdf

 

[Robert Tyrrell]

I was just wanting to know if anybody knew of a bundle for sale anywhere. Like a starter one I could add to.

I'm an experienced plumber, got my C&G in '82, but I had a real problem with Gas Safe and had to resit the whole course after a 20 year break. I found it difficult, but not an insurmountable situation, and, should you pass, there are numerous ways to gain experience, including working for free alongside a GSR engineer. As you have a weekend job, you might be able to do this but just be aware that there are many pitfalls along the way, and don't expect to earn that much in the first 3 -5 years. I went the self employed route and after 4 years I'm now starting to show a reasonable profit, although I couldn't pay a mortgage with it or pay for my Harley to be serviced (I do that myself anyway).

As for the tools - the list is endless I'm afraid but a good starter kit is available from Screwfix at about £100, all wrapped up in a handy wheelie type case.

http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/tool-kit-aluminium-trolley-case-161-piece-set/8375j

It even has room in the bottom for a few other things that I use daily such as my pipe slices, water pump pliers etc.
I bought it in order to tidy up my van, and because I liked the fact that it's called Kendo (I teach kendo) but it is a good starting point although you will need some bigger spanners, a decent multimeter, Manometer etc etc

Good look with it all and don't listen to the nay sayers - make your own path and just keep going.
Someone in this thread already said it - Even the experienced started somewhere (Or something like that)