Course overview

Gas network craftspersons are employed by organisations authorised to transport gas throughout the United Kingdom. They are responsible for building, maintaining and repairing parts for the country’s gas network, to provide a reliable supply of gas to the end user.

JTL offer four different pathways for this apprenticeship:

Network Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical & Instrumentation) – Responsible for maintaining the controls and systems that measure, monitor, analyse and control the performance of the gas network.

Network Maintenance Craftsperson (Pressure Management) – Responsible for maintaining the controls and systems that measure, monitor and analyse pressures and flows within the gas network to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the gas transportation network.

Network Maintenance Craftsperson (Pipeline Maintenance) – Responsible for the maintenance and protection of the gas transportation pipelines and associated connecting plant and equipment to ensure the safe operation of pipelines and prevent damage from third parties.

Emergency Response Craftsperson – Responsible for attending reported gas emergencies to safeguard persons and property. This includes dealing with reported gas escapes both inside and outside of customers’ properties and responding to reports of carbon monoxide leakage.