I’m now qualified and the work placement has turned into a great job with real prospects. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. I get more time with my family and I’m learning every day and enjoying it all enormously. And since gas is unlikely to run out in the near future, I feel I have a career for life!

Corporal Mark Thomas

The Problem

Mark was in the army for 13 years and faced the prospect of another major tour. But with a young family at home, he decided a career change was what he really wanted as spending more time close to home with his wife and children was now his main priority. Looking for a career change Mark discussed his options with his brother who advised exploring the possibility of becoming a gas engineer could be a good move as he was working in gas engineering and plumbing himself. Speaking to other tradesmen Mark knew hands-on experience would be essential when looking for a job, so he looked for an apprenticeship – only to hit a brick wall.

The Solution

Mark recalls: “I couldn’t find an apprenticeship anywhere and then I came across Brookhouse and the rest is history. The big attraction for me was the promise of a quality work placement that would give me that all-important work experience. I knew nothing about gas engineering prior to starting the course but the tutors made the learning enjoyable and always gave the time needed to answer questions. They also stressed that the course gave the fundamental knowledge and skills needed – and that real-world learning would be our big chance to develop our craft.”

They were absolutely right! Armed with the essentials, I felt able to make the best use of the fantastic work placement they arranged for me with Morrison Facilities Services and I worked really hard. I’m now qualified and the work placement has turned into a great job with real prospects. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. I get more time with my family and I’m learning every day and enjoying it all enormously. And since gas is unlikely to run out in the near future, I feel I have a career for life!

kkk kkk

15:43 07 Jul 24

Stop thinking about doing the course and get it done.I was a hgv driver for over 15 years no experience in plumbing and gas and was threatening to do the course for a while just wish I had done it sooner.Please don't think u can just attend and pass coz u can't. If u put the work in and study u can pass and succeed. There was times on the course I was thinking how am I going to pass this and wish I hadn't of started it. But after the placement and studying it all sinks in trust. My tutor Chris is a top guy helped with anything I don't understand. Placement was very good I got took on straight away after passing my acs. It took me all in 6 months so it can be done. So it's been just over a year now that I've been employed, the company I work for have paid me to do cookes/fires/Lpg all qualified now. Also I have been doing some jobs of my own aswell. Get it done 5 STAR 100%

Michael Greenwood

11:03 26 Jun 24

I left the Royal Marines after 15 years, having only ever known one employment. The gulf between careers seemed massive.Brook house bridged that gap perfectly. The staff all have a genuine investment in your success.The training and facilities are excellent and leave you well prepared for what you will encounter on site.The work placement was brilliant and selected with care to put you in a strong position to complete your portfolio and ACS.Upon completion Brook house provided advice and support to help me find employment…. 3 days later I was employed.I can’t thank the team enough…well worth it !!

Daniel Croft

18:57 23 May 24

Can't fault this place at all. It was a great place to learn, the tutors were very knowledgeable and patient. It is a fast paced course especially if you have no previous plumbing/gas experience, but if you take their advice to revise and read the books provided it makes it a lot easier to take it all in.My placement was a bit up and down. My placement was cancelled at the last minute but BTC had set me up with another but this could only be for a month. During that month BTC had kept on it and arranged a permanent placement who I am now fully employed with. Cheers Tim. When on placement I needed to get in contact with my tutor for a couple of questions. He was easy to get hold of and was happy to help. Cheers John.All in all I am very happy that I chose Brookhouse and would recommend to anyone.Thank you all at BTC

Ben Andrew

11:41 18 May 24

Best decision I've made with my life.I qualified in around 7 months and got a job with British Gas immediately after passing. The instructors were great, really knew their stuff.Portfolio jobs were marked off by staff usually within a week. Guaranteed placement was good but there were a few issues such as not doing enough gas jobs but it was sorted by brookhouse.£7,000, leaving a job and 6 months unpaid training is a big decision to make. It paid off massively for me. I've now got a career I love, a large payrise and a job I enjoy.A few tips-Study hard, it's a fast paced course.-Have a plan of what you want too do after, I'd recommend employment after. 6 months isn't enough to go self employed I feel.-worth getting accommodation so you can focus on course.