Program Overview

Gas Technician 3

Overview

The Gas Technician 3 program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Gas Technician 3 exam and become a licensed gas technician in Ontario.

Benefits of Gas Technician 3 Certification

• G3 holders can work under supervision on gas-fired appliances and equipment with an input up to 400,000 BTUH
• Once you have your G3, you can challenge the gas technician 2 exam (G2 holders can work without supervision on gas-fired equipment up to 400,000 BTUH)
• There is steady demand for gas fitters/gas technicians in Ontario
• Getting certified opens up more job opportunities for plumbers, HVAC technicians, and appliance service technicians
• Gas Technician 3 training takes just 12 weeks

Herzing College Skilled Trades Gas Technician 3 Training

• 12-week program
• Approved by the TSSA
• Flexible day and evening classes available
• Licensed instructors with years of industry experience
• State-of-the-art training facility that simulates a real work environment
• Multiple program start dates throughout the year
• Loans, government training grants, and scholarships may be available for students who qualify (our Admissions team will help you apply)

Career Outlook

There is steady demand for gas fitters and gas technicians in Ontario. Most gas fitters work in the construction industry or for utilities companies.

Job Options for Gas Technician 3 Training Graduates

• Gas Customer Service Provider
• Gas Pipefitter
• Gas Pipe Installer and Repairer
• Gas Appliance Maintenance
• Gas Technician

Who Hires Our Grads?

Graduates of our Gas Technician 3 program have been hired by:

• Smarco Building solution
• Parkaire Systems Inc.
• MDS Mechanical
• Enerhome Heating & Cooling

Study Topics

Our Gas Technician 3 courses follow the official TSSA curriculum. Study topics include:

• Hand tools and power tools
• Safe handling of fuel gases
• Installation codes, regulations
• Introduction to electricity and technical manuals
• Specifications, schematics and drawing codes

Instructors

• Bill Pidlysny, Instructor, Gas Tech

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: 12 weeks
• Learning Format: On Campus at Herzing College Skilled Trades Toronto and Herzing College Skilled Trades Cambridge
• Language: English

Why Choose This Program?

• Affordable 12-week program
• Approved by the TSSA
• Flexible class schedules
• Total preparation for the Gas Technician 3 exam
• 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 that may lower tuition costs for eligible students
• Small class sizes, fun learning environment, great staff
• Herzing College has a 60-year track record of respected career training

Related Trades Programs

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

Campus Locations

• Multiple locations, one collaborative environment.
• Visit one of our convenient 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.