Gas Technician 2

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.

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.

What You’ll Learn

• 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.
• Apply safety measures in plant, job site, and vehicle.
• Use fasteners, hand, and power tools, and electrical measuring and test instruments as appropriate to complete jobs in a safe and professional manner.
• Apply knowledge of the properties and characteristics of natural gas and propane to promote safe handling, combustion, and appliance efficiency.
• Interpret installation codes, acts, and regulations to ensure personal and public safety.
• Interpret technical manuals, specifications, schematics, drawings, and graphs by applying basic electrical theory and knowledge of supply wiring.
• 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.
• Apply customer relations skills to maximize customer satisfaction and job effectiveness.