Gas Technician Courses
HiMark Courses
Gas Technician 2
Gas Technician is the “H” in HVAC. There are 3 main levels of Gas Technician licensing (G3, G2, G1). The equipment you can work on includes furnaces, water heaters, stoves, clothes dryers, pool heaters, fireplaces, and many more. This includes residential, commercial, and industrial.
Gas Technician 2 Courses
The Gas Technician 2 certification allows you to work independently on equipment up to 400,000 btuh and is for individuals who are looking to upgrade their skills in the HVAC industry. For more details, please see course information below.
Gas Technician 2 Course Information
| Length | 760 hours |
| Course Schedule | Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Description | This is an entry level program for those who wish to start a career or upgrade their skills in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. It is a 19 week program where students will take part in both theoretical and practical studies by alternating one week in class with one week in the field at a local co-op placement company. A Gas Technician 3 (G3) license will enable you to work under supervision on any natural gas or propane fired equipment. Upgrading to a Gas Technician 2 (G2) license will enable you to install, inspect, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove a natural gas or propane appliance that has an input of 400,000 Btuh or less without supervision in residential and commercial applications. Examples: Furnaces, Fireplaces, Water Heaters, Pool Heaters, Stoves, Clothes Dryer, etc. As part of the program we also offer job search assistance. |
| Course Outline | This program covers the G3 and G2 modules 1 to 24 and the applicable codes, acts and regulations. This program will provide you with hands on skills, contacts in the industry, on the job experience and full knowledge of the skills, safety procedures and theories you will require as a Gas Technician certificate holder. |
| Exam | The theory and practical examinations will be administered by HiMark at our location upon completion of the course. |
| Module Breakdown | Gas Technician 3: Module 1 – Protect Self & Others Module 2 – Fasteners, Hand Tools & Power Tools Module 3 – Properties, Characteristics, Safe Handling of Propane & Natural Gas Module 4 – Installation Codes, Acts & Regulations Module 5 – Introduction to Electricity Module 6 – Technical Manuals, Specifications, Schematics, Drawings & Graphs Module 7 – Customer Relations Module 8 – Introduction to Piping & Tubing Systems Module 9 – Introduction to Gas Appliances Gas Technician 2: Module 10 – Advance Piping & Tubing Systems Module 11 – Basic Electricity Module 12 – Controls (Mechanical & Electronic) Module 13 – Building a System Module 14 – Domestic & Non-Vented Appliances Module 15 – Gas Meters, Pressure Regulators & Relief Valves Module 16 – Domestic Gas Fire Refrigerators Module 17 – Conversion Burners Module 18 – Water Heaters, Combo Systems, Potable Water Heating Systems Module 19 – Forced Warm Air Heating Systems Module 20 – Hydronic Heating Systems Module 21 – Space Heating & Decorative Appliances Module 22 – Venting Practices Module 23 – Forced Air Add-On Devices Module 24 – Air Handling Systems |
| Pre-requisite | Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or Be at least 18 years of age and pass a superintendent approved qualifying test |
| Codebooks Required | • B149.1 – Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code • B149.2 – Propane Storage & Handling Code • Ontario Act, Regulations, and Code Adoption Documents for use with B149 Code Series |
| Application Processing Fee | $565.00 |
| Course Cost | $8,519.45 This is an all-inclusive price including applicable taxes, codebooks, course modules, discounted tuition and exam fees. This price does not include administration fees for funded students. Prices are subject to change. Application fee of $565 is non-refundable. |
| Length | 480 hours |
| Course Schedule | Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Description | This is an intermediate level program for individuals who are looking to upgrade their skills in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. It is a 12 week program where students will take part in both theoretical and practical studies by alternating one week in class with one week in the field at a co-op placement company. A Gas Technician 2 (G2) license will enable you to install, inspect, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove a natural gas or propane appliance that has an input of 400,000 Btuh or less without supervision in residential and commercial applications. Examples: Furnaces, Fireplaces, Water Heaters, Pool Heaters, Stoves, Clothes Dryer, etc. As part of the program we also offer job search assistance. |
| Course Outline | This program covers the G2 modules 10 to 24 and the applicable codes, acts and regulations. This program will provide you with hands on skills, contacts in the industry, on the job experience and full knowledge of the skills, safety procedures and theories you will require as a Gas Technician 2 certificate holder. |
| Exam | The theory and practical examinations will be administered by HiMark at our location upon completion of the course. |
| Module Breakdown | Module 10 – Advance Piping & Tubing Systems Module 11 – Basic Electricity Module 12 – Controls (Mechanical & Electronic) Module 13 – Building a System Module 14 – Domestic & Non-Vented Appliances Module 15 – Gas Meters, Pressure Regulators & Relief Valves Module 16 – Domestic Gas Fire Refrigerators Module 17 – Conversion Burners Module 18 – Water Heaters, Combo Systems, Potable Water Heating Systems Module 19 – Forced Warm Air Heating Systems Module 20 – Hydronic Heating Systems Module 21 – Space Heating & Decorative Appliances Module 22 – Venting Practices Module 23 – Forced Air Add-On Devices Module 24 – Air Handling Systems |
| Pre-requisite | Have a valid Gas Technician 3 (G3) license. Valid Working at Heights Certificate. |
| Codebooks Required | • B149.1 – Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code • B149.2 – Propane Storage & Handling Code • Ontario Act, Regulations, and Code Adoption Documents for use with B149 Code Series |
| Application Processing Fee | $565.00 non-refundable. |
| Course Cost | $4,680.00 This is an all-inclusive price including applicable taxes, modules, tuition and exam fees. This price does not include codebooks or administration fees for funded students. Prices are subject to change. |
| Length | 480 hours |
| Course Schedule | 2 or 3 Evenings from 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Description | This is an intermediate level program for individuals who are looking to upgrade their skills in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. It is an 8 month program where students will take part in both theoretical and practical studies in class. A Gas Technician 2 (G2) license will enable you to install, inspect, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove a natural gas or propane appliance that has an input of 400,000 Btuh or less without supervision in residential and commercial applications. Examples: Furnaces, Fireplaces, Water Heaters, Pool Heaters, Stoves, Clothes Dryer, etc. As part of the program we also offer job search assistance. |
| Course Outline | This program covers the G2 modules 10 to 24 and the applicable codes, acts and regulations. This program will provide you with hands on skills and full knowledge of the skills, safety procedures and theories you will require as a Gas Technician certificate holder. |
| Exam | The theory and practical examinations will be administered by HiMark at our location upon completion of the course. |
| Module Breakdown | Module 10 – Advance Piping & Tubing Systems Module 11 – Basic Electricity Module 12 – Controls (Mechanical & Electronic) Module 13 – Building a System Module 14 – Domestic & Non-Vented Appliances Module 15 – Gas Meters, Pressure Regulators & Relief Valves Module 16 – Domestic Gas Fire Refrigerators Module 17 – Conversion Burners Module 18 – Water Heaters, Combo Systems, Potable Water Heating Systems Module 19 – Forced Warm Air Heating Systems Module 20 – Hydronic Heating Systems Module 21 – Space Heating & Decorative Appliances Module 22 – Venting Practices Module 23 – Forced Air Add-On Devices Module 24 – Air Handling Systems |
| Pre-requisite | Have a valid Gas Technician 3 (G3) license. |
| Codebooks Required | • B149.1 – Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code • B149.2 – Propane Storage & Handling Code • Ontario Act, Regulations, and Code Adoption Documents for use with B149 Code Series |
| Application Processing Fee | Non-refundable application fee of $565.00 |
| Course Cost | $4,680.00 This is an all-inclusive price including applicable taxes, modules, tuition and exam fees. This price does not include codebooks or administration fees for funded students. Prices are subject to change. |
| Length | 32 hours |
| Course Schedule | 2 Evenings, 6:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Description | This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005. A Gas Technician 2 (G2) license will enable you to install, inspect, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove a natural gas or propane appliance that has an input of 400,000 Btuh or less without supervision in residential and commercial applications. Examples: Furnaces, Fireplaces, Water Heaters, Pool Heaters, Stoves, Clothes Dryer, etc. As part of the program we also offer job search assistance. |
| Course Outline | This is a review for individuals who would like to refresh their knowledge of modules 10 to 24, and the applicable codes, acts and regulations. |
| Exam | The theory examination will be given by HiMark at our location upon completion of the course. The practical examination must be given by a T.S.S.A. Fuels Safety Inspector and arranged through T.S.S.A. by the student. |
| Pre-requisite | T.S.S.A. letter of approval |
| Codebooks Required | • B149.1 – Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code • Ontario Act, Regulations, and Code Adoption Documents for use with B149 Code Series • B149.2 – Propane Storage & Handling Code |
| Application Processing Fee | Full course cost of $974.06 due upon registration. Non-refundable application fee of $100. |
| Course Cost | $974.06 This is an all-inclusive price including applicable taxes, modules and tuition fees. This price does not include codebooks, exam fees or administration fees for funded students. Prices are subject to change. |