Gas Technician 3 Evening

Length

180 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 12 week program where students will take part in both theoretical and practical studies in class.

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 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