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Joining the SAQCC ’ s official database , which displays details of registered and authorised gas practitioners who work with a variety of gasses and gas systems , protects the South African public from unqualified practitioners carrying out unsafe gas work .
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Why become and stay an authorised gas practitioner ?

By SAQCC Gas

Joining the SAQCC ’ s official database , which displays details of registered and authorised gas practitioners who work with a variety of gasses and gas systems , protects the South African public from unqualified practitioners carrying out unsafe gas work .

installations which kill many people each
industry need to find a mentor to guide them
not only within the gas industry but in our
year . Clearly , there are huge risks involved
in acquiring the proper knowledge , skills , and
communities too ! Crawford highlighted
and an incredibly small room for error when
accreditation . Gas practitioners who want a
the additional motivation of protecting
lives are at stake . Having an authorised gas
future in the industry need to back up their
the environment : practitioners who are

As a consumer , a registered practitioner gives you peace of mind — knowing that they are

practitioner greatly diminishes the chances of incompetence .
“ Understanding your product and being
service with credibility . “ There are numerous groups on social media that you can tap into and ask your questions ,” Strauss says . There
authorised and therefore trained to work with gas do so responsibly , such as not unnecessarily releasing gases into
competent and legally permitted to work
properly qualified to handle your product ”
is support and a real sense of comradery . “ We
the atmosphere that contribute to the
safely with gas .
means that you are fully aware of the high
all need to achieve one goal and make sure
greenhouse gas effect .
Whatever gas product is being worked
risks associated with gas work , according
that it works for everybody and that everyone
Registered gas practitioners uphold the
on ; safety must always come first .
to ACS Gas and Water ’ s Technical Manager ,
is on the same wavelength — working with
foremost concern in the industry : safety
Kevin Crawford , a Technical Trainer for
Andre Strauss .
the same regulations , creating a uniform
for everyone involved . Promoting respect
Refrigerant Gases at the South African
From a gas practitioner ' s perspective ,
standard .” Becoming and staying registered
for life positively affects our community .
Sugar Association , emphasised ; “ it ' s not
being registered is also great for business .
keeps gas practitioners well informed and
Additionally , authorised practitioners have
just your life , it ' s also others ’ lives around
A multitude of potential customers access
enables them to maintain sound practice .
a network of support from the associations
you too .”
SAQCC ’ s online database looking for
By respecting your own life and those
and fellow professionals as well as knowing
Safety is crucial as carbon monoxide
trustworthy service providers .
around you , registering and staying
their good practice is not harming the
poisoning , faulty gas systems and
Strauss says that newcomers in the gas
authorised is promoting the value of life ,
environment .
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