IGEM announces second membership grade
07 Jul 2010
The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) is to launch a higher grade of membership specifically designed to recognise the expertise of people carrying out work on gas installations and appliances throughout the UK. As reported by SummitSkills in January, the first grade, Gas Technician, was made available earlier this year and is open to all Gas Safe registered engineers.
In addition to holding Gas Safe registration, this higher grade requires installers to demonstrate that they are operating at a higher level of competence and superior customer service. This presents an opportunity for engineers to differentiate themselves further from their competitors and completes the stepping stones that lead to Engineering Technician, the point at which their professional standing will be recognised by the Engineering Council.
The proposed Licensed Gas Technician grade will be introduced at this year’s Installer Live event in September 2010.
To request an application form email membership@igem.org.uk, call IGEM on 01509 678152 or for more information please visit the website at www.igem.org.uk/membership