
This free online course covers you the basics of gas engineering and the qualifications needed to become a gas engineer. ‘Gas engineering’ describes the use of gas energy and its associated applications. This course explores the duties and responsibilities of a gas engineer and identifies what it takes to have a career in this field. We provide gas engineer skills and explain which appliances are best suited for different power-intensive scenarios. Sign up for this engineering course to explore the many career paths open to those who understand natural gas energy.
| Course Category | Construction |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • List the typical duties of a gas engineer • Identify qualifications necessary for employment as a gas engineer • Describe gas piping materials and what you need for gas piping installation • Explain the purpose of flame supervision devices (FSD) • Compare dry and wet gas phase behaviours • Discuss the purpose and the benefits of good ventilation systems • Identify the main features and limitations of dilution ventilation • Recognise when to test for tightness and describe the criteria for tightness testing • Discuss the dangers of gas leaks and explain how to detect them • Explain how to fix gas leaks in your house • Define ‘gas rate’ and describe the two methods used to measure it • Paraphrase important gas safety tips that you can apply at home |
| Course Code | 1189 |



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