Individuals aspiring to become 16th Edition Electricians are required to work within a small team, and constantly cater to round-the-clock emergencyservices to customers.

Since 16th edition personnel deal with all types of electrical installation works, electrical maintenance and breakdowns, they must possess good fault finding skills. Other duties include domestic installations, rewiring and knowledge of switch heights etc as required.

There are various areas of specialization such as controls and instrumentation and one needs to be appropriately qualified to advance in their career for better prospects.

Individuals have to have the requisite qualifications to set foot in this technical area which offers excellent opportunities for progress.

Approved Codes of Practices certificated specialist engineers have a range of specialised areas such as gas industry, design and even installation.

While Approved Codes of Practices qualifications are a pre-requisite, specialised training is offered to individuals.

Depending on the area of specialisation, skilled engineers are expected to provide commissioning, servicing and maintenance of the requisite plant and/or associated equipment.

Approved Codes of Practices certificated specialist engineers are capable of handling various problems whether it’s plumbing, electrical or gas work, as training procedures are continually updated to maintain the highest possible standards within the industry.

Thorough knowledge of the specialised area is a must for every engineer to garner a proven track record. Prospects are linked to performance and results.

A Combustion Engineer’s role involves work on Gas Boilers, Burners, and dual fuel combustion systems controls, and they help carry out service & reactive maintenance in the Commercial & Industrial environment.

Duties also include carrying out installation work on different types of combustion equipment and full commissioning service.

A Combustion Engineer is also responsible for managing and providing effective solutions during instances of service breakdowns of Commercial & Industrial Gas Boilers, Burners, and dual fuel combustion systems.

Prospective Combution Engineers should have good electrical and mechanical skills. Though at times product training is provided, individuals are always expected to be very familiar with combustion systems.

Persons need to have good knowledge of chemistry, ACS modules, project management and territory management skills.

CORGI stands for the Council of Registered Gas Installers. It is a regulatory body for individuals working with gas. It is illegal to work on gas without being CORGI registered. All CORGI registered gas installers have passed recognised exams which prove their competence.

CORGI registration does not mean a gas installer is a highly competent plumber. The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering has many members who are registered with both the Institute itself and CORGI Registered.

Plumbing is a practical and hands on job.Persons wanting to qualify as plumbers need to enroll themselves on a plumbing course at a technical college. They can also find some related work and gain hands-on-experience during the course of their study.

Individuals should have good problem solving skills, have complete knowledge of health and safety regulations, and possess good communication skills to make a mark for themselves in this industry.

Facilities Engineers have varied areas of specialisation. These include mechanical, electrical and industrial. Facilities Engineers work in engineering firms, manufacturing firms and government agencies.

A Facilities Engineer’s chief duties include the coordination function of all the daily maintenance activities. The person has to coordinate engineering, design, construction, equipment maintenance, environmental issues and safety issues to ensure efficient plant operation in conjunction with Plant Managers.

A Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field (i.e., Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering) is a must for candidates wanting to enter this industry.

Individuals must have knowledge of Government contracting procedures, contract oversight, possess the ability to prepare concept designs and review submittals. Knowledge of computers preferably MS-Office along with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills is a must. Proficiency in AutoCad to create engineering drawings is an added advantage.