- Duration:
1–2 days - Price:
£270 - Location:
Innovo Academy – East End of Glasgow - Prerequisites:
Current Gas Safe registration recommended - Certification:
ACCPD / attendance certificate (confirm with client)S LPG certification
Boiler Fault Finding Course in Glasgow
The ability to diagnose faults quickly and accurately is one of the most valuable skills a gas engineer can develop. Our Boiler Fault Finding course in Glasgow is a hands-on, practical course designed to improve your diagnostic capabilities on domestic boiler and heating systems. Covering both theory and practical exercises, the course builds systematic approaches to fault diagnosis that will help you resolve problems faster, reduce return visits, and increase customer satisfaction.
This course is aimed at qualified gas engineers who want to strengthen their fault-finding skills. Whether you are newly qualified and looking to build confidence, or experienced and wanting to refine your approach to complex faults, the structured diagnostic methodology taught on this course will improve your efficiency on site.
Boiler Fault Finding Course
What the Course Covers
- Systematic fault-finding methodology – a structured approach to diagnosing boiler and heating system faults
- Electrical wiring diagrams – reading, understanding, and using wiring diagrams for common boiler brands
- Control circuits and components – how thermostats, programmers, zone valves, and other controls interact
- Common boiler fault codes and what they mean – across major manufacturers
- Practical fault diagnosis exercises on live boiler systems in the workshop
- Meter and testing equipment usage – multimeters, combustion analysers, and manometers in a diagnostic context
- Gas supply and pressure issues – identifying upstream problems affecting boiler performance
- Customer communication – explaining faults and repair options clearly and professionally
Who Should Attend
- Newly qualified gas engineers looking to build diagnostic confidence and speed
- Experienced engineers who want to refine their systematic approach to complex faults
- Engineers who encounter repeat or intermittent faults and want better resolution strategies
- Heating company employees being developed into senior diagnostic roles
- Self-employed gas engineers looking to reduce callback rates and improve first-time fix rates
How This Course Benefits Your Business
Faster, more accurate fault diagnosis translates directly into business performance. Engineers who can identify and resolve problems on the first visit spend less time on each job, reduce the cost of return visits, and build a reputation for reliability that generates repeat business and referrals. For self-employed engineers, this course can pay for itself within a few jobs through improved efficiency.
Employers who send staff on this course typically see measurable improvements in first-time fix rates and customer satisfaction scores, making it one of the highest-ROI professional development investments for gas servicing businesses.
Frequently asked questions
Is this course suitable for newly qualified engineers?
Yes. The course is designed for all experience levels. Newly qualified engineers will benefit from building a structured diagnostic methodology early in their career, while experienced engineers will refine and expand their existing skills.
What boiler brands are covered?
The course teaches principles and methods that apply to all boiler brands. Practical exercises in the workshop cover the most common domestic boiler systems you will encounter on site.
Is there a practical element?
Yes. The course includes significant practical workshop time, with hands-on fault diagnosis exercises on live boiler and heating systems.
Will this help me with my business?
Absolutely. Better fault finding means fewer return visits, faster job completion, happier customers, and more revenue per working day.
