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At GASTEC,
you are given undivided attention and will work in comfortable
air-conditioned classrooms. Our workshops are designed to allow every
student to work in a stress-free and user-friendly manner. Each individual
has their own tool kit and is allocated set work areas dependant on the
tasks being undertaken. All work is overseen by a qualified instructor who
will offer advice and help, usually in a one-to-one situation.
Our
Domestic Oil Intermediate course is fully accredited with CITB and is
recognised as an approved training method by OFTEC the Oil watchdog. The
course has been designed around our experience in the industry. And we
wish to provide you with a totally honest appraisal so you understand what
getting qualified as an Oil Operative is all about. If we can help you
appreciate the commitment you will require, we think you will be better
prepared to successfully complete your training.
WHY
CHOOSE GASTEC?
We,
at GASTEC, in a shorter space of time, have the expertise and ability to
train all our students to a proficient level in basic Oil work. This
enables them to cope with a wide variety of work that Oil engineers do in
the domestic market place.
We at
GASTEC were the first centre to run intermediate-level Gas courses for MOD
service leavers. Our courses have been structured to suit military
personnel equally as well as civilians and we have packed a great deal of
information into them. As a result, the Oil courses are equally intensive,
and require a high level of commitment.
Our State-of-the-art
training centre has a wide range of appliances, with several workstations,
to ensure that there is no waiting around for a task to become free.
Hands-on training is provided on Oil Fired Equipment both Domestic & Commercial
applications.
WHAT
WE OFFER:
Whilst
we can offer no guarantees of success, since this is totally dependent on
your ability, We have achieved a 100% success rate for candidates going on
to achieve ACS Gas accreditation. For the few people that have
struggled, we have provided additional one-on-one training and support, to
assist them in demonstrating competence to the assessor.
How
GASTEC Delivers the Domestic Oil Intermediate Course:
CITB’s Oil Certificates are recognized by OFTEC and successful
completion of the course enables candidates to Join the OFTEC Members
scheme.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Q
Does your course lead to a recognised qualification.
A
YES, Our course leads to the OFTEC OFT 101, OFT105 & OFT600
Q I am a complete beginner, is this course for me?
A
Yes, Our course is designed for people who are seeking a career change and
we start with the very basics.
Q
How long will it take to get my qualifications?
A.
Our Course is 2 weeks full time.
Q.
When will I be able to start working as an Oil Operative?
A.
You can start work straight after you have finished your Assessments
provided it is with an employer. If you wish to go self employed then you
will need to apply to OFTEC for registration with them. You will possess
all the relevant qualifications to satisfy them on registration.
Q.
I want to be a self employed Oil Operative and start my own business, can I
do this?
A.
YES, Our course is aimed at preparing you manually and technically for self
employment and you can start working as soon as you have carried out the
answer to the question above, the course will however not cover “LAW or TAX
related issues”
Q.
What if I fail an assessment?
A
You will be allowed to re-sit an assessment as many times as is necessary. If
you fail an assessment, you may retake it but a charge will be made for the
additional time required. However, please note that we will not put you
into an assessment until we think you will succeed so the onus is on you to
prove you’re up to it.
Q
I live too far to travel every day, do you have accommodation?
A. If
you are a civilian, accommodation can be supplied as an optional extra, but
is only on the understanding GASTEC will not be responsible if the standard
or service of the accommodation is not to your specifications. A full
comprehensive list of local hotels, B&B etc is on our website at www.gastec.uk.com
If
you are MOD Service Leaver, then please consult your re-settlement office
who can advise you to check out and book accommodation directly through the
MOD Accommodation Website.
Q.
Why is your course only 2 weeks but colleges longer?
A.
Our course covers the same syllabus and the same qualifications, However,
our course is full time 5 days a week and also our students are all career
changers rather than school leavers so we can proceed at a much faster
pace. We also have small class sizes and most importantly, because each
student is paying a fee, the dedication and attention of students is very
high.
Q. I
am an existing Plumber working without any qualifications; I want to get my
OFTEC do I need to do your course?
A
Yes Because of the OFTEC criteria you will need attend a recognised Training
& Assessment program such as ours, Anyway spending 10 days with us has
got to be better and cheaper than numerous months in a college.
Q)
When could I begin my course?
A) We
run the courses every month so we have spaces available at all times; we do
however limit all the courses to 15 candidates dependant on demand, this
allows our trainers to give quality time to all trainees.
Q
Why should I enrol with you?
A
Because if you've read this far you're probably serious about a
new career. GASTEC gives you all the facts, GASTEC will never mislead you
and we consider our training and support is the very best available, “We do
not promise “free Lunches or Tool boxes”. We only deliver what you
ask for: A dedicated course giving you knowledge and information relevant
to your learning needs in a friendly professional manner with emphasis on
quality. GASTEC firmly believe in the welfare of all MOD Service Leavers
and New Entrants and hope to build a long term relationship with you.
Q. These
courses cost a lot of money is there any way to assist with the cost of the
course?
A.
There are certain types of funding available for this course:
Resettlement
Grant:
Grants
are available for MOD candidates to fund our course. For most people,
the course is residential, and accommodation allowances can be used to
assist with covering the full cost of the course.
ELCAS
Funding MOD Only:
The
Enhanced Learning Credits scheme gives service leavers the opportunity to
use this type of funding for courses aligned to NVQ level 3. The ACS
course and assessment are aligned to level 3 and, as such, are eligible for
funding. What’s more, as your career develops, you may choose to
branch off into different areas of the gas industry, and ELCAS funding may
be used to support these additional areas of training. GASTEC is registered with ELC, our registration Number is
1619. So if you are serving in the armed forces (or even if you have
left) you may be entitled to ELCAS Enhanced Learning Credits. These
are valid for 10 years after leaving the services, so this is a good
direction for you to take as it reduces the direct cost of any course you
may have to make
CDL
Careers Development Loans:
GASTEC is delighted to announce that we have received our
registration to offer Career Development Loan applications. Our
Registration number is 5200.
A
Career Development Loan (CDL) is a deferred repayment bank loan designed to
help individuals to pay for vocational training, education or
learning. Vocational courses give the learner the skills needed for
an occupation, trade or profession.
The
CDL programme is run through a partnership arrangement between the Learning
Skills Council (LSC) and three high street banks: Barclays, the
Co-operative and The Royal Bank of Scotland.
Call
the CDL Information Line on 0800 585 505 from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm seven
days a week to ask for an application pack and to get advice. Alternatively
you might like to check the DirectGov Website for more details
If
you require any further information or advice please do not hesitate to
contact us on the number below. Please ask for our complete information
pack and booking forms and quote “Oil” course.
Telephone:
0800 1958066
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Gastec is an accredited
centre for the training and assessment of operatives requiring accreditation
for the installation of oil fired appliances and storage tanks with OFTEC. 