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Gas Technician 2

Ministry-approved title: Gas Technician 2

Scholarships Available


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Next Intake
September 2025
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Program Overview

Want to get one step closer to an independent career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration? Perhaps you want to be the one to call the shots on a job site? The Gas Technician 2 program will give you additional knowledge in code requirements, propane fundamentals, system testing and troubleshooting so that you can challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) for a license that will get you one step closer to a rewarding career. 

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
  • Valid Oil Burner 3 license or proof of 75 per cent or higher on the Oil Burner 3 practical evaluation

Pre-Placement Requirements

Please note students enrolled without a valid Gas Technician 3 license:

  • Will not be permitted to participate in work placement.
  • Will be unable to challenge the Gas Technician 2 TSSA exam.

Please note students enrolled without a valid Oil Burner 3 license:

  • Will be unable to challenge the Oil Burner 2 TSSA exam.

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain TSSA licensing in order to participate in work placement. 

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.


Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $3,360 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $15,947 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Gas Tech Intro to Business (BUS 1421)
  • Gas Tech Metal Fabrication I (GTMF 1400)
  • Oil Burner Techn 2A Theory (OB2T 1400)
  • Gas Tech 2A Practical (PRAC 1414)
  • Gas Technician 2A Theory (TRAD 1415)
  • Gas Technician 2A Work Placement (WORK 1400)

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Furnace installer
  • Hot water tank installer
  • Pipefitter
  • Steamfitter apprentice
  • Refrigeration apprentice
  • Service and maintenance technician
  • Sheet metal apprentice
 

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Program Details

This two-semester program focuses on specialized studies in the fields of natural gas and propane. The core curriculum is standardized and accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), the industry’s regulatory body.

Through theoretical and practical workshop experience, you will receive training in:

  • Applicable code requirements
  • Natural gas and propane fundamentals
  • Pipe and equipment installation practice
  • System testing and troubleshooting of a variety of residential and light commercial appliances used for both heating and hot water
  • Introduction to metal fabrication
  • Oil technician license

Durham College's Corporate Training Services (CTS) administers the TSSA Gas/Oil Technician Certification exams at the Whitby campus for students.

The total price for each exam is $272.50 (TSSA fee $212.50, plus CTS administration fee of $60).

Please note:

  • Although the passing standard for Durham College is 70 per cent, the passing grade on the theoretical examination and practical skills demonstration for TSSA is 75 per cent.
  • The TSSA has 80 per cent attendance policy to be eligible to write their exams.
  • Failure to successfully complete the exam as noted above will result in a failing TSSA grade.
  • Payment for the above exams must be made at CTS, Whitby campus, by the deadline date provided to you in class. Receipts must be presented at the time of examination and no exceptions will be allowed.
  • You should check with TSSA for details regarding certification.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply safety measures in plant, job site, and vehicle.
  2. Use fasteners, hand, and power tools, and electrical measuring and test instruments as appropriate to complete jobs in a safe and professional manner.
  3. Apply knowledge of the properties and characteristics of natural gas and propane to promote safe handling, combustion, and appliance efficiency.
  4. Interpret installation codes, acts, and regulations to ensure personal and public safety.
  5. Interpret technical manuals, specifications, schematics, drawings, and graphs by applying basic electrical theory and knowledge of supply wiring.
  6. Complete the installation, removal, servicing, and maintenance of piping and tubing systems, gas powered appliances, gas meters, pressure regulators, relief valves, conversion burners, heaters and heating systems in a manner that meets all relevant codes and regulations.
  7. Apply customer relations skills to maximize customer satisfaction and job effectiveness.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
  • Valid Oil Burner 3 license or proof of 75 per cent or higher on the Oil Burner 3 practical evaluation

Pre-Placement Requirements

Please note students enrolled without a valid Gas Technician 3 license:

  • Will not be permitted to participate in work placement.
  • Will be unable to challenge the Gas Technician 2 TSSA exam.

Please note students enrolled without a valid Oil Burner 3 license:

  • Will be unable to challenge the Oil Burner 2 TSSA exam.

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain TSSA licensing in order to participate in work placement. 

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Gas Tech Intro to Business (BUS 1421)
  • Gas Tech Metal Fabrication I (GTMF 1400)
  • Oil Burner Techn 2A Theory (OB2T 1400)
  • Gas Tech 2A Practical (PRAC 1414)
  • Gas Technician 2A Theory (TRAD 1415)
  • Gas Technician 2A Work Placement (WORK 1400)

Semester 2

  • Gas Tech Running A Small Business (BUS 2407)
  • Gas Tech Metal Fabrication II (GTMF 2400)
  • Oil Burner Techn 2 Practical (OB2P 2400)
  • Oil Burner Techn 2B Theory (OB2T 2400)
  • Gas Tech 2B Practical (PRAC 2403)
  • Gas Technician 2B Theory (TRAD 2402)
  • Gas Technician 2B Work Placement (WORK 2400)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course delivery

In person

Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

Costs

Scholarships Available

Learn more about two amazing scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in full-time certificate and diploma programs in some of the most in-demand skilled trades fields:

  • Canerector Scholarships – 10 valued at up to $5,000 each
  • Schulich Builders Scholarships – 10 valued at up to $40,000 each

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Furnace installer
  • Hot water tank installer
  • Pipefitter
  • Steamfitter apprentice
  • Refrigeration apprentice
  • Service and maintenance technician
  • Sheet metal apprentice
 

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Construction/engineering firms
  • Heating and cooling service companies
  • Home service companies
  • Mechanical contracting firms
  • Refrigeration companies
  • Self-employment

Field Placement Or Capstone Project

After successfully obtaining your Gas Technician 3 license through the TSSA, your learning experience will be complemented by a field placement that begins in October and runs one full day a week for the first and second semesters. This is an opportunity for you to receive actual field experience as well as build a relationship with potential employers.

To participate in the work placement portion of this program you must have a valid Gas Technician 3 license.

If you do not have a valid Gas Technician 3 license, a capstone project will be assigned.

Please note: there are pre-placement requirements for the field placement component of this program. Visit Admission Requirements tab for more information.

Experiential Learning

Durham College has invested in developing new student work integrated learning opportunities in the Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship. By enhancing our existing partnerships with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Durham Region Home Builder’s Association, new field placement and co-op opportunities have been created. Several programs will benefit from these partnerships including Gas Technician 2, Building Construction Technician and Carpentry and Renovation Technician.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions.

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

Tech Requirements

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the faculty office.

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