Length:  180 hours

Certificate:  Gas Technician 3

This is an entry level program for those individuals wishing to start a career in the Gas Technician trade, or those seeking to upgrade their skills in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning industry (HVAC).

A G3 certificate allows the holder to work under supervision on natural gas or propane fired equipment up to 400,000 Btuh only.

Course Outline: This program covers the G.3 modules 1 to 9 and the applicable codes, acts and regulations.  Students will take part in both theoretical and practical studies, to provide them with the full knowledge of the skills, safety procedures and theories they will require as Gas Technician 3 certificate holder.  This course is a part-time 12-week program; two evenings per week from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and every Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  Once the students have successfully completed their training, they will have gained hands on skills and a Gas Technician 3 certificate.  As part of the program we also offer job search assistance.

Exams:  The theory and practical examinations will be given by HiMark upon completion of the course, at our location.

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
• Ontario Act, Regulations, and Code Adoption Documents for use with B149 Code Series
• B149.2 – Propane Storage & Handling Code