Gas Technician 3 Co-op ( Waitlist)

Length

280 Hours

Course 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 7 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.

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 modules 1 to 9 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

• 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

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