With Cambrian's Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) accredited program, you'll prepare to challenge TSSA exams for Natural Gas Technician and Oil Burner Technician certifications. Theory and practical lab training are combined to develop a solid understanding of heating systems (natural gas, propane, and fuel oil) as well as air conditioning, refrigeration principles, sheet metal fabrication, and heat loss/heat gain design considerations. You'll also be introduced to the skills required for the installation, service, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial heating and cooling applications.

Program Highlights
2 years – 4 semesters

Program accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)

One of only 2 colleges in Ontario to offer Oil Burner Technician training

Hands-on training in the College's state-of-the-art HVAC labs

After first year, you will be certified to work at entry-level industry positions after successfully challenging the:

Gas Technician 3 TSSA exam
Oil Burner Technician 3 TSSA exam
Gas Pipe Fitter TSSA exam (Optional)
Upon completion of second year and successfully challenging the Gas Technician 2 and Oil Burner Technician 2 TSSA exams you'll be fully certified enter the workforce as a Heating Systems Technician

Graduates who have met TSSA certification requirements may find employment as natural gas, propane, and oil burner technicians. They may also pursue OCOT (Ontario College of Trades) journeyperson apprenticeship within the refrigeration, air conditioning, plumbing, or sheet metal fabrication industries. Graduates are also prepared for employment opportunities as sales or maintenance personnel in commercial, institutional, and industrial areas.