Gas Technician 2 & 3 Courses   

This course covers the Gas Trade 3 required modules 1,2,4,6,7.

In this course, students learn about the governing organizations, associations and agencies that regulate the installation of propane and natural gas in Ontario. Students examine the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers, under various acts and codes relating to health and safety compliance. Students review professional behavior on the job, including aspects of customer service such as active listening, clarifying techniques, difficult customers, and sensitivity to cultural differences. The course introduces students to various reference material, tools and equipment used in the gas trade, such as electrical test instruments, fasteners, hand and power tools, and firefighting equipment. Students use technical manuals (code), specifications, schematics, drawings and graphs to determine proper residential or light commercial installation.

Requirements: Students are required to wear CSA approved safety footwear, protective eye wear and have small hand tools for lab work. Students are responsible for purchasing the Gas Trade 3 training modules 1,2,4,6, 7.

NOTE: Students are required to maintain a minimum grade of 75% in both the practical and theory components of the program to meet TSSA requirements. A minimum of 80% attendance is required.

This course covers the Gas Trade 2 required modules 11 & 12. Students learn to recognize the common features of a power supply and identify electrical terms, hardware and symbols. Students develop their knowledge of mechanical and electrical controls, control circuits, and selecting and operating the appropriate measurement and test instruments. Theory is applied to practice as students develop their skills in simulated work experiences in our lab.

Requirements: Students are required to wear CSA approved safety footwear, protective eye wear and have small hand tools for lab work. Students are responsible for purchasing the Gas Trade 2 training modules, 11 & 12.

NOTE: Students are required to maintain a minimum grade of 75% in both the practical and theory components of the program to meet TSSA requirements. A minimum of 80% attendance is required.