About Program
The Gas Fitter Level 3 Certificate Program is a focused 9-week, full-time training program that prepares students to write the G3 licensing examination administered by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). This entry-level program introduces students to the fundamentals of gas fitting, including safety practices, gas equipment handling, and installation procedures in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
Delivered through a combination of instructor-led lectures and hands-on workshops, this program is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and technical skills needed to begin working under the supervision of a licensed Gas Fitter 2. All training is conducted by experienced, certified Gas Fitters, and students benefit from taking their licensing exams directly at Stanford International College, a TSSA-approved testing centre.
Program Highlights:
- TSSA-Aligned Curriculum: Prepares students for the official G3 licensing examination.
- Hands-On Workshops: Combine theoretical instruction with real-world equipment training.
- Expert Instruction: Taught by certified Gas Fitters with industry and teaching experience.
- Onsite TSSA Exams: Students may write their G3 exam at Stanford’s licensed testing centre.
- Career Launchpad: Provides the entry-level certification needed to begin working in the gas technician field.
Courses Include:
- TSSA Gas Fitter Level 3 Curriculum
- Introduction to Gas Systems and Safety
- Basic Combustion and Venting
- Gas Appliance Installation
- Gas Piping and Flow Systems
- Tools and Equipment Usage
- Leak Detection and Safety Protocols
- Reading Technical Drawings
- Maintenance of Gas Equipment
- G3 Licensing Exam Preparation
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the Welder & Welding Inspector Diploma Program may pursue roles such as:
- Welder
- Welding Inspector
- Brazing Machine Operator
- Brazing Machine Setter
- Electric Arc Welder
- Journeyman/Woman Welder
- Laser Welding Operator
- Assembly Line Welder
- Pressure Vessel Welder
- Pipeline Welder
- Spot Welder
- Submerged Arc Welder
- MIG Welder
- TIG Welder
- FCAW Welder
- GMAW Welder
- GTAW Welder
- SMAW Welder
- Welding Technician
- Structural Steel Welder
- Welding Machine Operator
- Production Welder
- Metal Fabricator (Welder)
Admission Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- OR mature student status with successful completion of entrance examination