NIAGARA COURSES
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GAS TECHNICIAN 3 (FULL TIME)
Our full-time Gas Technician courses offer an accelerated schedule to have you G3 certified in just 5 weeks. We offer hands-on training and small class sizes to ensure the best environment for you to learn. Classes run daily Monday to Friday for the full day at our Niagara Skilled Trades Academy campus in St. Catharines.
March 7th, 2022 – April 8th, 2022
July 4th, 2022 – August 5th, 2022
October 31st, 2022 – December 2nd, 2022
March 6th, 2023 – April 7th, 2023
July 3rd, 2023 – August 4th, 2023
GAS TECHNICIAN 2 (FULL TIME)
Many students who enroll in our Gas Technician 3 (Full Time) training course also enroll in the Gas Technician 2 (Full Time) training course. Our G2 course runs immediately following the G3 course. Our G2 course runs during the day on weekdays and in 12 weeks you will have completed your training and entering the workforce as a G2 licensed Gas Technician.
April 11th, 2022 – July 1st, 2022
August 8th, 2022 – October 28th, 2022
December 5th, 2022 – March 3rd, 2023
April 10th, 2023 – June 30th, 2023
August 7th, 2023 – October 27th, 2023
GAS TECHNICIAN 3 (PART TIME)
The Gas Technician 3 (Part-Time) course runs in the evenings two days per week and every Saturday. These courses are ideal for students pursuing second careers or working full-time in addition to taking classes. Our G3 training course runs for 10 weeks.
April 4th, 2022 – June 25th, 2022
December 12th, 2022 – February 18th, 2023
August 7th, 2023 – October 14th, 2023
GAS TECHNICIAN 2 (PART TIME)
Don’t stop at your G3 – complete your G2 certification training to be eligible to work unsupervised to install, inspect, alter, purge, activate, repair, service, or remove gas appliances and equipment. Our part-time G2 training course runs for approximately 5 months.
June 27th, 2022 – December 10th, 2022
February 20th, 2023 – August 5th, 2023
October 16th, 2023 – March 30th, 2024
OZONE DEPLETION PREVENTION
The Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) course is for skilled trades professionals who work handling, storing, transporting, or disposing of refrigerants and other chemicals used in the refrigeration process.
February 15th, 2022
INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING
The Niagara Skilled Trades Academy offers our informational Introduction to Residential Air Conditioning course, for skilled trades workers looking to work on residential air conditioning equipment. Though the successful completion of the course does not result in a trade license, the information students gain regarding the basics of residential AC installation, service, and maintenance, as well as basic refrigeration theory, is invaluable for air conditioning mechanics.
January 18th, 2022
May 17th 2022
HALTON COURSES
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GAS TECHNICIAN 3 (FULL TIME)
Conveniently located minutes away from the GO Station, the Halton Skilled Trades Academy in Oakville is an ideal location for commuters or those seeking skilled trades training in the GTA. At the Halton Skilled Trades Academy, we offer our full-time Gas Technician 3 training course, which runs daily for 5 weeks. As a licensed G3 Gas Technician, you are required to work under the direct supervision of a certified G1 or G2 licensed Gas Technician.
January 3rd, 2022 -February 4th, 2022 (FULL – please contact us to be added to the waitlist)
May 2nd, 2022 – June 3rd, 2022
August 29th, 2022 – September 30th, 2022
January 2nd, 2023 – February 3rd, 2023
May 1st, 2023 – June 2nd, 2023
August 28th, 2023 – September 29th, 2023
GAS TECHNICIAN 2 (FULL TIME)
To work independently without supervision, a valid G2 license is required, and in order to enroll in Gas Technician 2 training, you must hold a valid G3 license. At the Halton Skilled Trades Academy, we offer full-time Gas Technician 2 training courses that run consecutively after the Gas Technician 3 course completes. The course runs daily for 12 weeks.
February 7th, 2022 – April 29th, 2022 (FULL – please contact us to be added to the waitlist)
June 6th, 2022 – August 26th, 2022
October 3rd, 2022 – December 23rd, 2022
February 6th, 2023 – April 28th, 2023
June 5th, 2023 – August 25th, 2023
October 2nd, 2023 – December 22nd, 2023
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GAS TECHNICIAN 3 (PART TIME)
Our part-time Gas Technician training courses run on an evening and weekend schedule, two nights during the week and one day during the weekend. This format allows those with busy schedules or full-time work to fit Gas Technician training into their life easily. Our Gas Technician 3 training course runs for 10 weeks, resulting in a valid G3 license.
August 2nd, 2022, – October 8th, 2022
March 27th, 2023 – June 3rd, 2023
GAS TECHNICIAN 2 (PART TIME)
For students looking to immediately further their education and earn their G2 license, the Halton Skilled Trades Academy runs a part-time Gas Technician 2 course immediately following the conclusion of the previous G3 course. Continuing your training to earn a valid G2 license allows you to enter the workforce able to work independently, without requiring direct supervision.
February 15th, 2022 – July 30th, 2022 (FULL – please contact us to be added to the waitlist)
October 11th, 2022 – March 25th, 2023
June 5th, 2023 – November 28th, 2023
OZONE DEPLETION PREVENTION
The Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) course is for skilled trades professionals who work handling, storing, transporting, or disposing of refrigerants and other chemicals used in the refrigeration process.
April 4th, 2022
INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING
The Halton Skilled Trades Academy offers our informational Introduction to Residential Air Conditioning course, for skilled trades workers looking to work on residential air conditioning equipment. Though the successful completion of the course does not result in a trade license, the information students gain regarding the basics of residential AC installation, service, and maintenance, as well as basic refrigeration theory, is invaluable for air conditioning mechanics.
March 16th, 2022
313D AIR CONDITIONING EXAM PREP
The 313D Exam Prep course is designed to prepare students who intend to take the Certificate of Qualifications Exam which is required to earn your Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313D) license. The focus of the course is to prepare you to succeed on the exam, though the completion of the course does not result in a license or certificate.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
The Niagara & Halton Skilled Trades Academies periodically offer the following courses for furthering your skilled trades education. These courses run on a by-demand basis. If you are interested in any of the following contact us to inquire about upcoming course dates.
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Working at Heights
For skilled trade workers who encounter heights on the job, the Ontario Government requires that a working at heights training program is completed. This course covers fall protection, such as travel restraint systems, fall restricting systems, fall arrest systems, safety nets and work/safety belts.
WHMIS
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) program is designed to ensure the safety of all employees and employers on the job by indicating any potential risks of chemicals or substances that you may come into contact with. By law, workers in Ontario are required to complete a WHMIS training program. The Skilled Trades Academies offer a comprehensive WHMIS training program.