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06/11/2013

SERC Receives Approved Centre Status For Gas Training And Assessments

Renowned for working closely with industry to generate real business benefits, South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is delighted to announce news that they have received approved centre status for specialist Gas training and assessments.

SERC has built up a strong reputation in providing training packages for local businesses and by adding Gas to their repertoire, are able to offer a complete service to Plumbing and Heating Engineers in the local and surrounding areas.

The accreditation ensures competence to UK standard and as such, local industry will benefit from having a well-established training provider able to deliver essential gas courses.

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SERC Principal and Chief Executive explains what this means for the college: "We believe that achieving this certification is a testament to the quality training we provide and reinforces our reputation as a dedicated training venue for local businesses, pioneering skills development in Northern Ireland and beyond. As former employees within the industry, the tutors understand the concerns of gas operatives and plumbers who need to fulfil the national requirements for The Gas Safe Register Scheme whilst working safely everyday with gas appliances."

The training, offered at SERC's award winning Environmental Skills Centre in Newtownards, incorporates the most up-to-date technology, which together with experienced and qualified staff, enables learners to undertake practical hands-on experience in state of the art, purpose built workshops. Funding is available for the course through the Department for Employment and Learning’s Customised Training Scheme.

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