Mechanical Techniques – Gas and Sheet Metal

In Conestoga College’s Mechanical Techniques – Gas and Sheet Metal unique program, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed for the Gas Technician (G3) license while also completing the in-school training for the Residential Sheet Metal Apprenticeship (308R). The G3 license is required for many jobs in the construction trades including gas equipment installation, service work, parts sales, and research. Residential sheet metal work consists of installation for new construction and retrofitting new equipment.

Upon successful completion of the program, students may qualify to write the G3 (Gas Technician) TSSA exam and they may also be exempt from the required in-school training for the Low-Rise Residential Sheet Metal apprenticeship should they decide to pursue an apprenticeship in this trade. The combination of these skills will position students well to seek work as a Residential Sheet Metal Apprentice or an installer in the HVAC industry or many other opportunities within the mechanical construction trades.

What You’ll Learn

• Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Contribute to the application of quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
• Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
• Support sustainability best practices in workplaces.
• Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
• Troubleshoot and solve standard mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
• Contribute to the interpretation and preparation of mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
• Perform routine technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
• Assist in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing mechanical components according to required specifications.
• Select, use, and maintain machinery, tools, and equipment for the installation, manufacturing, and repair of basic mechanical components.
• Inspect and clean residential gas-fired equipment.