How To Become A Registered Gas Installer In South Africa

A Registered Gas Installer is a Gas Technician or Gas Installer who has completed the required gas installation training and who has the necessary SAQCC registration to carry out gas installations to the legal standard.

SAQCC is essentially an official list of all businesses and gas practitioners “ installer” who are trained and legally qualified to work on gas systems and or equipment/appliances. In order to work as a gas installer, you will need to be on this register of the SAQCC.

Who Should Register?

Any person who maintains or carries out gas installation work of any magnitude should be registered with the SAQCC.

For registration as Gas installer refer to www.saqccgas.co.za.

Classes of Registration

There are four classes of registration and various sub-registrations within each group.

• Natural Gas (including biogas)
  • Domestic
  • Commercial
  • Thermal processing
• Liquefied Petroleum Gas
  • Domestic
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Tanker maintenance
  • Autogas
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Gases
  • Category A
  • Category B
  • Category C
• Compressed, Industrial and Medical Gases
  • Commercial
  • Industrial

A gas engineer is a skilled professional who works with gas appliances. Most people are familiar with them from their experiences at home, where a common job for a gas engineer is to install and fix gas boilers,Gas Stoves,Gas Fire Places.

Are gas fitters in demand In South Africa?

Most Definitely YES, With the shortage of Eskom electricity, there is a huge demand for” Going Gas” using gas instead of electricity. GIASA will be able to help you with marketing material and advise.

How do I become a registered gas installer In South Africa?

Alternatively, you can call SAQCC and ask for an Application Form to be sent to you. The Registration Scheme provides for individually registered gas installers to operate under company registration.