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Gas Technician 3 & 2 Co-op
$9,723.55
It is an entry level program where students will take part in both theoretical and practical studies as well as alternating one week in class with one week in the field at a co-op placement company. As part of the program, we offer job search assistance.
Before submitting your application, please click here to view details on the course description, pre-requisites, course cost and course outline.
Important: If you are considering government funding assistance options, such as Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) and the Ontario Job Grant (OJG), please contact us before submitting your application as the course cost is different.
Course Outline
| Length | 760 hours |
| Course Schedule | Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm. Click here to view the schedule by campus location. |
| 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) licence will enable you to work under supervision on any natural gas or propane fired equipment. Upgrading to a Gas Technician 2 (G2) licence 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) | $500.00. Required to submit your application for the course. |
| Total Course Cost | $9,723.55 This is an all-inclusive price. Prices are subject to change. |
| Included in Total Course Cost Listed Above | 1. Non-refundable application processing fee + Tax of $565.00 2. Required Codebooks 3. Course Modules 4. Tuition 5. Exam Fees (including one TSSA certification exam for G3 and one for G2) 6. Applicable taxes |
| Additional Fees/Items (Not Included in Total Course Cost) | 1. Administration fee for government funded students 2. Required equipment, such as basic tools needed for practical and co-op portion. A list of recommended equipment is sent after application submitted. |
