Install gas heaters

Description

Install gas heaters, which burn fossil fuels such as methane, butane, or LPG to heat air. Attach an exhaust vent if required. Configure the gas heater if it features electronic control.

Alternative labels

install methane heaters
install fossil fuel heaters
installing gas heaters
installation of gas heaters
install LPG heaters
gas heater installation
fit air-heating equipment
install butane heaters
fit and configure air-heating equipment
fit and configure gas heaters
fit gas heaters

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Install gas heaters is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Install gas heaters is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Heating engineer: Heating engineers install and maintain gas, electric, oil, solid-fuel and multiple fuel heating and ventilation equipment as stand-alone heating and ventilation systems or build into machinery and transport equipment. They follow instructions and blueprints, perform maintance on systems, perform safety checks and repair the systems.
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineer: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineers install and maintain industrial heating, air conditioning and possibly refrigeration systems. They set up furnaces, thermostats, ducts, vents, and other equipment needed to ensure the controlled passage and treatment of air. They also carry out repairs.
Gas service technician: Gas service technicians install and maintain gas service appliances and systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance with regulations, repair faults, and investigate leaks and other problems. They test the equipment and advise on the use and care of appliances and systems which use gas energy.

 


 

References

  1. Install gas heaters – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022