Program Overview

Gas Technician

Overview

The Gas Technician program at Herzing College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a certified gas technician. The program is approved by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) and prepares students to challenge both the G3 and G2 TSSA exams.

Career Outlook

There is a steady demand for gas fitters and gas technicians in Ontario. Most gas fitters work in the construction industry, while others work for utilities companies, mainly to install and maintain natural gas lines and equipment.

Job Options for Certified Gas Technicians

Successful graduates of the Gas Technician program can pursue the following job options:

• Gas Customer Service
• Gas Pipefitter
• Gas Technical Support
• Gas Technician
• Furnace Installation/Repair/Maintenance
• Boiler Installation/Repair/Maintenance
• Water Heater Installation/Repair/Maintenance
• Tankless Water Heater Installation/Repair/Maintenance

Study Topics

The Gas Technician program includes a total of 36 modules, covering topics such as:

• Basic electricity
• Venting systems
• Air handling
• Advanced piping and tubing
• Installation regulations and codes
• Safe handling of propane and natural gas
• Gas appliances

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
• Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
• Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
• Meet any additional program-specific entrance requirements

Program Details

• Industry: Construction Training Programs, Skilled Trades
• Program Length: 36 weeks
• Learning Format: On Campus at Herzing College Skilled Trades Toronto and Herzing College Skilled Trades Cambridge
• Language: English

Why Choose This Program?

• Affordable 36-week program
• Approved by the TSSA
• Convenient combination of G3 and G2 training
• Total preparation for the TSSA gas technician exams
• Hands-on training taught by licensed, highly experienced instructors
• Herzing College Skilled Trades Toronto and Cambridge are Merit Ontario, CLAC Union-approved training facilities
• Eligible grads are admitted to Merit Ontario and CLAC union
• Our career development team helps you create your resume, apply for jobs, and prepare for interviews
• We connect graduates with available jobs through our industry partners
• We help you apply for government training grants, loans, and scholarships to lower your tuition costs
• Small class sizes, fun learning environment, great staff
• Herzing College has a 60-year track record of respected career training

Instructors

• Bill Pidlysny, Instructor, Gas Tech

Related Trades Programs

• Gas Technician 2
• Gas Technician 3
• Heating and Ventilation and Advanced Gas Technician
• Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship and Gas Technician 3

Campus Locations

• Herzing College has multiple campus locations in Winnipeg, MB, Cambridge, ON, Toronto, ON, Ottawa, ON, Montreal, QC. Admissions, career development, and educational funding staff are available at each location to meet with students and answer any questions and assist with application processes.