Study Materials

Training publications and course work books are available from GasTec, subjects listed below:

DOMESTIC GAS

Code

Title

Price

G1

GAS SAFETY
Format: A4 in a ringbinder
Over 300 pages of clear explanation and illustrations covering the essentials in:

  • gas pipework
  • gas supply
  • combustion
  • appliance gas safety devices and gas controls
  • principles of gas flues
  • flueing standards
  • ventilation requirements
  • emergency procedures
  • unsafe situations
  • warning notices and labels.

Also included is the HSE publication 'Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances (G31)' which covers the HSE Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 – Approved Code of Practice and Guidance, a Course Workbook and a booklet of Practical Tasks for you to complete.

 £POA
G2 GAS SAFETY
Format: A5
All the information and diagrams from the GAS SAFETY (G 1) package in any size for reference on the job and for carrying in the service van.		 £POA
G5

DOMESTIC GAS APPLIANCES
Format: A4 in a ringbinder
All the CITB Domestic Natural Gas Appliance manuals in one plus the Domestic natural Gas Appliance Course Workbook. The easy-to-use format makes it ideal for those working over a range of domestic appliances.

Each manual can also be purchased individually:

Domestic Heating Boilers/Water Heaters (G7) Domestic Tumble Dryers (G11)
Domestic Cookers (G8)
Domestic Meters (G12)
Domestic Ducted Air Heaters (G9)
Domestic Instantaneous Water Heaters (G13)
Domestic Fires and Wall Heaters (G 10)

 £POA
G6

DOMESTIC GAS APPLIANCES
Format: A5
All the information and diagrams from the DOMESTIC GAS APPLIANCES (G5) package in a handy size for reference on the job and for carrying in the service van.

 £POA
G15 SAFETY AT WORK
Format: A4
Essential advice on safety at work, from securing ladders to dealing with electric shock. It also gives the key points of relevant Acts and Regulations.		 £POA
G17 FAULT-FINDING TECHNIQUES
Format: A4
Problems with locating that elusive fault? Follow the step-by-step techniques in this hands-on manual and speed up your fault finding on central heating systems.		 £POA
G31 SAFETY IN THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF GAS SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES ()
Format: A4
An essential HSE publication for all those working with domestic gas. It gives advice on how to comply with The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 – Approved Code of Practice and Guidance which has a special legal status. For example, if you are prosecuted for breach of health and safety law, and it is proved that you have not followed the relevant provisions of the Code, a court will find you at fault (unless you can show that you have complied with the law in some other way).		 £POA
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LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)

Code

Title

Price
G80

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SAFETY
Format: A4 in a ringbinder
The industry reference manual for those working only on LPG systems. It covers ill you need to know about:

  • combustion - appliance gas safety devices and gas controls
  • flueing standards and materials
  • flue systems
  • ventilation requirements
  • emergency procedures
  • unsafe situations
  • warning notices and labels.

Also included is the HSE publication 'Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances (G31)' which covers the HSE Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998- Approved Code of Practice and Guidance, and a Course Workbook.

 £POA
G18

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
Format: A4
The essential bolt-on to those working with natural gas and looking to extend into LPG. If you already own a GAS SAFETY(G1) pack, all you need is this book with its LPG-specific sections:

  • installation
  • fire precautions and procedures
  • combustion
  • testing and commissioning installations
  • service pipework
  • bulk gas supply systems
  • the leisure industry.
£POA
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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GAS

Code

Title

Price
G88

COMMERCIAL GAS SAFETY
Format: A4 in a ringbinder
An essential training and reference manual for those working in the commercial environment. It builds on the popular GAS SAFETY (G1) and incorporates information from two other commercial publications (sold separately) making this the definitive training and reference manual for commercial work, it covers:

  • commercial gas safety
  • pipework and ancillary equipment
  • gas supply
  • combustion
  • burners
  • controls
  • flues
  • ventilation
  • pressure and flow
  • emergency procedures
  • combustion and flue gas analysis
  • pipework design
  • soundness testing and purging
  • commercial metering
  • boosters and compressors.

Also included is the HSE publication 'Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances (G31)' a Course Workbook and a booklet of Practical Tasks.

 £POA
G23

COMMERCIAL GAS SAFETY
Format: A4
An essential supplement for engineers working in the commercial environment. If you already own a GAS SAFETY(G1) pack, all you need is this book with its commercial gas specific sections:

  • combustion and flue gas analysis
  • burners
  • controls and control systems
  • flues
  • ventilation
  • pressure and flow.
£POA
G24

COMMERCIAL PIPEWORK AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
Format: A4
An essential guide for engineers working on commercial pipework. There is clear information on:

  • pipework design
  • soundness testing and purging
  • commercial metering
  • boosters and compressors.
£POA
G25 COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES ()
Format: A4
A comprehensive guide to the installation and commissioning of direct and in appliances, radiant heating and gas equipment.		 £POA
G26 COMMERCIAL CATERING
Format: A4
Essential information on the installation, commissioning and servicing of commercial catering appliances.		 £POA
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ELECTRICAL
Code

Title

 Price
E1 lEE REGULATIONS - 16TH EDITION
Format: A4
The standard reference book for all engaged in electrical work. The easy-to-follow text supported by diagrams, explains the complex regulations in terms a practical electrician can understand. And it now incorporates reference to the lEE on-site guide that enables you to make calculations and design circuits in a much quicker and simpler manner.		 £POA
E3

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PACK
Format: A4 in a ringbinder
Over 430 pages of illustrated reference material divided into four sections:-

  • Basic Practical Skills - describes the tools required for electrical installation work and how to use them
  • Wiring Installation Practice - deals with terminating cables, flexible cords and installing PVC cables, conduit trunking, MICC, SWA and FP200 wiring systems. (Complies with the 16th Edition lEE Wiring Regulations)
  • Basic Electrical Circuits - covers standard circuit arrangements for lighting and power circuits, and relevant lEE Regulations
  • Safety at Work - essential advice on safety at work, from securing ladders to dealing with electric shock. It also gives the key points of relevant Acts and Regulations.
£POA
E19 COMBINATION BOILERS
Format: A4
Simple, straightforward notes to help engineers understand the operating principles of combination boilers and their control circuitry.		 £POA
E14 ESSENTIAL ELECTRICS
Format: A4
An essential reference book for plumbers, gas fitters, and heating and ventilating engineers whose work requires basic electrical knowledge and an understanding of electrical regulations including central heating controls.		 £POA
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WATER
Code Title Price
W2

UNVENTED HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEMS (UHWSS)
Format: A4
A comprehensive guide covering:

  • types of system
  • design
  • controls
  • installation
  • commissioning
  • servicing
  • fault diagnosis
  • decommissioning
  • The Building Regulations
  • good practice.
£POA