Gas Technician 3
About the Course
The starting point of becoming a certified Gas Technician. The Gas Technician 3 course offered at Niagara & Halton Skilled Trades Academy adheres the official TSSA Gas Technician 3 curriculum, preparing students for the TSSA G3 certification exam.
The Gas Technician 3 certification allows individuals to work in the field on a limited basis. This course must be completed before entering the more advanced Gas Technician 2 certification course. Training is delivered through classroom lectures and practical hands-on learning to provide the students with the skills they need to succeed both on the certification exam and in the field. Evaluation is conducted through written and practical assignments and tests.
Niagara & Halton Skilled Trades Academy is a TSSA approved examination centre for the G3, G2 and G1 licensing examinations.
The Gas Technician 3 course is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Format / Length
Full Time: 5 classes per week during the day. Monday – Friday for 5 weeks
Part Time: 3 classes per week. 2 weeknight classes and 1 weekend day class for 10 weeks
Cost
Tuition: $3000.00
Books: $567.00
TSSA Exam: $225.00
Career Description
A Gas Technician 3 certification is considered to be an entry level or beginners license. This course must be completed before entering the more advance Gas Technician 2 training course. Those working in the field with a Gas Technician 3 license must always be under the supervision of someone with a G2 or G1 certifictaion.
Transferable Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Self direction
- Customer service excellence
- Problem solving
Employability
The following are potential career options for graduates of the Gas Technician 3 & 2 certification programs.
- Gas Fitter
- Gas Customer Service Representative
- Gas Service Technician
- Appliance Repair Technician
- Gas Technician
- Furnace Converter
- Furnace Installer
- Gas Appliance Repairs/Services
- Gas Appliance Installer
- Water Heater Installer
- Gas Main Fitter
- Gas Pipefitter
- Mechanic – Gas Pipes
- Troubleshooter – Gas Works
- Plumbing Apprentice
- HVAC Technician
- Sheet Metal Apprentice
- Building Maintenance
- Construction
- Electrician Apprentice
- Refrigeration Apprentice
Course Outline
| Unit 1 | Safety |
| Unit 2 | Fasteners, Tools and Testing Instruments |
| Unit 3 | Properties and Characteristics of Fuel Gasses |
| Unit 4 | Utilization Codes, Acts and Regulations |
| Unit 5 | Introduction to Electricity |
| Unit 6 | Manuals, Specifications and Drawings |
| Unit 7 | Customer Relations |
| Unit 8 | Introduction to Piping and Tubing Systems |
| Unit 9 | Introduction to Gas Appliances |
Admission Requirements
Students must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or be at least 18 years of age and pass a Superintendent approved qualifying test (Wonderlic SLE).
Certification
Successful completion of the Gas Technician 3 course grants TSSA G3 certification exam eligibility. The TSSA exam will be held at our location at the end of the training program.