scope:

•This document sets out the requirements for training in gas work for; new entrants to the gas industry working under the scope of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations; those persons currently or previously registered seeking re-registration as a 'class of persons' (or have a relevant gas qualification) and; those persons working at premises or on equipment outside the scope of GS(I&U)R.

•The Standards Setting Body is required to recognise all training for developers/providers wishing to provide training for new entrants working under the GS(I&U)R and for training providers wishing to become recognised to offer training for those working outside the scope of GS(I&U)R.

•This document does not specify the content of specific training programmes but provides guidance for the development of training specification/programmes, see Sections 4 and 5.

•The gas work, for which this document sets out training standards covers Natural Gas (NG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), methane from coal mines, landfill gas etc. when these products are stored, supplied or used in situations within the scope of GS(I&U)R. Insofar as this document gives practical guidance with regard to section 2(1), 2(2)(c), 3(1) and 3(2) of the HSWA it applies to portable or mobile LPG appliances as well as to piped gas appliances. Portable or mobile LPG installations do not normally need installing but need competent gas engineers to service, maintain and repair them.