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20/06/2013

Gas Training Centre Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

A North Tyneside gas training centre celebrates its 2nd anniversary this month having exceeded targets for training given to ex-forces personnel, local contractors and individuals looking to retrain for a new career.

Lauched in June 2011, Gas Training at Kier is a state-of-the-art gas assessment centre located in Killingworth, North Tyneside. Built on the site of the former British Gas training centre, it offers BPEC accredited training and reassessments, enabling engineers to stay up to date with current gas legislative requirements.

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Over 360 candidates have been trained and assessed in the centre in just over two years, in both domestic and commercial gas qualifications.

Regional director at Kier, Mike Furze, said: "Gas Training at Kier is committed to helping people from all backgrounds develop a career in gas engineering. When unemployment levels across the country show people are finding it hard to find roles, we are pleased to offer training opportunities for people in the communities in which we work."

The centre has also provided invaluable work placement opportunities for trainees as well as donating gas equipment to a local college to enable them to provide first class training to students.

(CR)

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