Updated December 2022
Are you looking for a trade that doesn't require an apprenticeship and currently has steady demand in Ontario? Appliance repair could be your ideal solution.
Gas appliance service technicians need a gas licence to work in Ontario and must complete a quality college program to learn the skills of the trade—but apprenticeship is not mandatory for this field.
What can you expect from a comprehensive gas appliance technician program? Take a look at the training available at Herzing College.
Here's everything you should know about the program and your career options after graduation.
Herzing's gas appliance program includes 720 hours of training. The coursework combines hands-on practice using state-of-the-art appliances with the theory you'll need to safely and effectively service these units.
The program is divided into approximately 19 modules, each covering a different aspect of the gas appliance technician skillset.
This includes the kinds of gas-fired appliances you'll be servicing, tools you'll use on the job, safety training, and customer service (more on specific skills next).
In order to become a gas appliance service technician, you'll need comprehensive training on the units you'll be expected to install and repair, specialized equipment for the trade, and required safety procedures.
Herzing's program covers all the bases. Students learn how to:
Also, gas level 3 certification training is included in this program. Once you've finished the courses and passed the exam, you'll be ready to move up into a gas 2 training program.
Related: The Difference Between Gas Technician 3 & 2 (and How to Get Certified)
What are your career options as a gas appliance service technician? There are a number of job opportunities for students who pursue this trade. Popular paths include working for:
Students who complete Herzing's gas appliance technician program will have the skills needed to work on both residential and commercial gas-fired appliances.
They are prepared to install and repair a wide range of units, including dryers, furnaces, stoves, air-conditioning units, and fireplaces.
Have questions about the gas appliance program? Want to talk about career options in this field?
Your next step is to speak with admissions. An advisor will guide you through the program, costs, financial aid, how to apply, and more.
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