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TSSA Gas Technician 3 (G.3 / G3) Certificate of Qualification — Ontario

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Module 1–3: Safety, Tools & Fuel Gas PropertiesYou are here

Master personal protective equipment, WHMIS, hand/power tools, manometers, combustion chemistry, and specific gravity differences between natural gas and propane.

45
hours
2

Module 4: Codes, Regulations & G.3 Scope

Learn the Technical Standards and Safety Act, the G.3 scope in O. Reg. 215/01 s. 22, O. Reg. 212/01 unacceptable-condition procedures, O. Reg. 211/01, the 2026 Code Adoption Document, and CSA B149.1-25 navigation.

45
hours
3

Module 5–7: Electricity, Manuals & Customer Relations

Understand Ohm's law, 120V line vs. 24V control circuits, transformers, ladder schematics, rating plate data, piping drawings, and professional client communication.

35
hours
4

Module 8: Piping & Tubing Systems

Study piping materials (steel, copper, CSST, PE), threaded/flared joining, support spacing, dirt and drip pockets, sizing with Annex A/B tables, pressure testing and the Ontario test tag (Clause 6.22), and purging (Clause 6.23).

30
hours
5

Module 9: Gas Appliances, Burners & Safeguards

Examine appliance categories I–IV, atmospheric vs. power burners, ignition sequences (HSI/DSI/standing pilot), thermocouple/flame rod supervision, Clause 8 air-supply tables, and vent termination clearances.

25
hours
Estimated total study time
180 hours
That's about 18 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the TSSA G3 Exam?

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Age
Education
TSSA-accredited Gas Technician 3 training (modules 1–9) or approved challenge assessment
Experience
No prior gas certificate required for G.3; after certification, G.3 work is supervised by a G.1, G.2 or DA holder (general supervision for four signed-off tasks, direct supervision otherwise)
Additional Requirements
  • •Accredited training providers typically require ≥80% attendance
  • •Bring permitted unmarked codes/regulations to the written exam
  • •Government-issued photo ID required on exam day

TSSA G3 Quick Facts

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TSSA (Fuels Safety — examination centres / Prometric as scheduled by TSSA)

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Retake Policy

Fuels candidates who do not pass may re-write after 30 days (TSSA Certification Examination Preparation Guide).

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TSSA G3 Exam Details

TSSA Gas Technician 3 (G.3 / G3) Certificate of Qualification — Ontario

Administered by Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)

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75% (Fuels program area — TSSA Certification Examination Preparation Guide)
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TSSA Natural Gas & Hydrogen Fee Schedule (v1.11): Other Examination CAD $89 and Challenge Examination CAD $255.50 effective May 1, 2026 (prior column May 1, 2025–Apr 30, 2026: $87 / $249.50). Biennial certificate initial/renewal CAD $136 (May 1, 2026). Confirm the current schedule — amounts change. Training-provider invigilation/admin fees are extra.
Exam Fee
Study time: 4–8 weeks of full-time study, matching accredited G3 programs (TSSA suggests 180 program hours for modules 1–9)
Prerequisites: Completion of a TSSA-accredited Gas Technician 3 training program (modules 1–9, 180 suggested program hours) with at least 75% on each module, the exam and the practical evaluation and 80% attendance, or the G.3 challenge route (TSSA exam plus practical assessment) under O. Reg. 215/01 and the TSSA Gas/Oil Burner Technician Policies and Procedures. No prior gas certificate is required for G.3.
Valid for: Ontario Certificate of Qualification is renewable biennially (certification renewal fee listed separately on TSSA fee schedules)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) content outline

Safety & Workplace PracticesNot published

Module 1: personal protective equipment, hazard recognition, fire/explosion prevention, WHMIS/GHS awareness, lockout/tagout concepts, and safe work around fuel gases.

Tools, Fasteners & Testing InstrumentsNot published

Module 2: hand/power tools for gas work, fasteners, manometers/gauges, leak-detection methods, and proper instrument use/care.

Fuel Gas Properties & CharacteristicsNot published

Module 3: natural gas and propane properties, specific gravity, flammability limits, combustion triangle, odorization awareness, and safe handling differences.

Codes, Acts & RegulationsNot published

Module 4: Technical Standards and Safety Act, O. Reg. 215/01 Fuel Industry Certificates, O. Reg. 212/01 (Gaseous Fuels) and O. Reg. 211/01 (Propane Storage and Handling), Code Adoption Documents (CSA B149.1-25 in force from June 1, 2026), CSA B149.2, G.3 scope (supervised work), and permitted exam references.

Introduction to ElectricityNot published

Module 5: basic electrical concepts for gas equipment, series/parallel circuits, voltage/current/resistance, transformers, and safe electrical practices around appliances.

Manuals, Specifications & DrawingsNot published

Module 6: reading manufacturer manuals, nameplates, ratings plates, and basic installation drawings/specifications.

Customer RelationsNot published

Module 7: professional communication, documenting work, explaining safety notices, and working courteously under supervision.

Introduction to Piping & Tubing SystemsNot published

Module 8: piping/tubing materials, joints, supports, drip legs/dirt pockets, sizing awareness, leak testing, purging concepts, and shut-off valves within G3 training scope.

Introduction to Gas AppliancesNot published

Module 9: appliance types, approval marks, clearances, combustion air/venting awareness, ignition and flame supervision basics, and start-up/shutdown under supervision.

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