EnergySafe Magazine July 2014, issue 36 | Page 16

16 Gas news Holmesglen to offer Type A appliance servicing course By ESV Gas Inspectors Laurie Devitt and David Crew Holmesglen is one of Victoria’s largest providers of vocational and higher education. Today, Holmesglen Chadstone Campus delivers education and training to more than 800 plumbing apprentices and registered plumbers across Certificate II, Certificate III and Certificate IV. There is also further education and training in specialty fields related to the plumbing industry including appliance servicing, which is a major growth area. To accommodate appliance servicing, Holmesglen will run a new Type A gas appliance servicing course in October 2014. It will also deliver eight Certificate IV Gas courses during the year with the option of both day and night time classes. ESV and Holmesglen have always recognised a need for quality training in all fields of the gas industry but more recently in the area of appliance servicing. Specialist team: Holmesglen is well equipped to deliver quality training to gasfitters. Staffed by 30 general, mechanical services and specialist teachers, Holmesglen is well equipped to deliver the quality and depth of training needed in our community. Launched in 1982, it quickly developed in to the leading provider of plumbing and mechanical services training in Victoria and is still a leader in plumbing skills training 32 years later. Holmesglen’s Plumbing and Mechanical Services Department has enjoyed a long and proud history of partnership and collaboration, including the support of ESV and industry partners, and continues to identify and develop industry best-practice along with the appropriate education and training necessary to support it.  further information click here For or go to holmesglen.edu.au