About Program
The Gas Technician (Part-Time) Diploma Program is a 54-week training course designed for individuals seeking a flexible path into the gas technician trade. Using the official TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) curriculum, this program prepares students for the Gas Fitter 3 (G3) and Gas Fitter 2 (G2) licensing examinations—both of which are required to work as a licensed Gas Fitter in Ontario.
Delivered through lectures and hands-on workshops by certified Gas Fitters with industry experience, this part-time program balances theoretical learning with practical application. Students gain skills in gas appliance installation, servicing, leak detection, and system diagnostics. All licensing exams are conducted on-site at Stanford International College, a certified TSSA examination centre.
Program Highlights:
- 54-week part-time diploma program with 800 total hours
- Prepares students for both TSSA G3 and G2 licensing exams
- Combines classroom theory with hands-on workshops
- Delivered by certified Gas Fitters with industry teaching experience
- Licensing exams offered on-site at Stanford’s TSSA-approved exam centre
Courses Include:
- TSSA Gas Fitter Level 3 (G3) Curriculum
- TSSA Gas Fitter Level 2 (G2) Curriculum
- Combustion and Venting Principles
- Gas Appliance Installation and Servicing
- Gas Piping Systems and Layout Design
- Gas Safety, Leak Detection, and Repair
- Technical Drawing and Blueprint Interpretation
- Tools, Equipment, and Control Mechanisms
- Troubleshooting and System Maintenance
- Customer Service and Reporting Procedures
- G3 & G2 Licensing Exam Preparation
Career Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the TSSA G3 and G2 licensing exams, graduates may find employment with gas utility providers or companies that install, service, and maintain gas appliances and systems.
Possible job titles include:
- Gas Fitter
- Gas Technician
- Gas Customer Service Representative
- Gas Fitter Apprentice
- Gas Servicer
- Furnace Converter
- Gas Appliance Repairer / Services
- Gas Fitter Installer
- Gas Main Fitter
- Gas Pipefitter
- Industrial Gas Fitter – Tester
- Industrial Gas Services Technician
- Mechanic – Gas Pipes
- Troubleshooter – Gas Works
Common duties include:
- Installing, repairing, and servicing gas lines and appliances
- Reading technical drawings and determining layout materials
- Testing and adjusting control systems
- Performing leak detection and maintenance procedures
- Advising clients on safety and maintenance of gas units
- Assisting in fire or explosion investigations
- Converting appliances or vehicles to operate on natural gas
Admission Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- OR mature student status with successful completion of entrance examination