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This technical standard sets out the requirements for training in gas work, in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (GS(I&U)R).

New entrants into the gas industry are required to undertake an industry recognised training course before they are able to undergo assessments from the National Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives to become Gas Safe registered.

This Guide supersedes IGEM/IG/2 Edition 1.  It has been drafted by a Panel appointed by the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers’ (IGEM’s) Gas Utilisation Committee , subsequently approved by that Committee, approved by the Technical Coordinating Committee and published by the authority of the Council of the Institution. The current panel is chaired by Graham McKay.

This interim hydrogen training Specification relates to Persons within the gas industry wishing to extend their range of work (as defined in Guidance Note 8 (GN8)).

This Specification is a supplement to the IGEM/IG/1 Edition 2 Standards of training in gas work document.

The IGEM/SR/25 calculator was developed by GL Noble Denton (now DNV GL) in agreement with the networks; Cadent, SGN, Northern Gas Network, Wales & West and IGEM.

IGEM/SR/25 Edition 2 with amendments 2013 Hydrogen Supplement 1

IGEM/IG/1 Edition 2 Supplement 2 - Domestic training specification

Applies to inlet pressures exceeding 38 bar and not exceeding 100 bar. These procedures give guidance on the design and usage of high accuracy meter installations of piped Natural Gas in a specific pressure range, such as compressor stations