--- title: Gas Technician Training in Ontario, Niagara, Hamilton, Halton, Burlington, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville | Brad Dixon (18) description: (18) --- [![NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png?width=150&height=150&name=NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png) ](http://getatrade.com) # Skilled Trades Blog ## Brad Dixon ### Recent Posts ## [Upgrade Your Education!](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/upgrade-your-education) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-668926644.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/upgrade-your-education)   Niagara & Halton Skilled Trades Academies not only provides training to those wishing to break into the gas technician field in Ontario, but also to those who are currently working in the trades and would like to upgrade their current license. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/upgrade-your-education) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/upgrade-your-education#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [HVAC Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hvac-careers), [Hands On Learning](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning), [Ontario College of Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades), [Ontario Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) ## [What Is A Gas Technician?](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-is-a-gas-technician) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-744759607.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-is-a-gas-technician) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES   At our trade school we often get students that are extremely interested in entering the trades but not sure just how to get started. We call our trade the gateway trade because it opens so many doors, but it also offers rewarding career options straight out of school. So what is a gas technician? We break it down for you and give you the goods on why it is one of the most in demand trades out there. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-is-a-gas-technician) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-is-a-gas-technician#comments-listing) ## [Gas Technician: The Gateway Trade](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-technician-the-gateway-trade) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-668926644.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-technician-the-gateway-trade) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES   All kidding aside, the notion of the gateway trade is what make the gas techinician certification such an attractive one for people considering a career in the trades. Many students that have gone through to receive their certifications end up attaining apprenticeships in other trades and are able to work towards red seal certification. Learn why that matters.   ### Gas Technicians Head Straight To Work Many trades require the lengthy apprenticeship system to attain the red seal that deems them fully qualified to work. When you are training to be a gas technician you actually get certified in the classroom and then enter the real world. At the Skilled Trades Academies we see our students through every step of the certification process and ensure that they are ready to work in the field before they graduate from our program. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-technician-the-gateway-trade) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-technician-the-gateway-trade#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Ontario Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills), [Training Schedule](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/training-schedule) ## [Women in the Trades: Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/women-in-the-trades-gas-technician-training) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-671389595.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/women-in-the-trades-gas-technician-training) [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/women-in-the-trades-gas-technician-training) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/women-in-the-trades-gas-technician-training#comments-listing) Topics: [Ontario HVAC Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-hvac-training), [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Women in the trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/women-in-the-trades), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Hands On Learning](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning), [Ontario College of Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades), [Ontario Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) ## [Meet Your Instructor: John Spridzans](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/meet-your-instructor-john-spridzans) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-667673731.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/meet-your-instructor-john-spridzans) [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/meet-your-instructor-john-spridzans) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/meet-your-instructor-john-spridzans#comments-listing) Topics: [Ontario HVAC Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-hvac-training), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Onto](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/onto), [Ontario College of Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades), [Ontario Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) ## [Our Oakville Campus: Where you train to earn your trade](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/our-oakville-campus-where-you-train-to-earn-your-trade) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-671303600.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/our-oakville-campus-where-you-train-to-earn-your-trade) [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/our-oakville-campus-where-you-train-to-earn-your-trade) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/our-oakville-campus-where-you-train-to-earn-your-trade#comments-listing) Topics: [Halton Campus](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/halton-campus), [Ontario HVAC Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-hvac-training), [Small Class Size](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/small-class-size), [Class Length](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length), [Hands On Learning](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning), [Oakville Campus](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/oakville-campus), [Ontario Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) ## [It Is Never Too Late to Get a Trade](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-a-trade) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-665871638.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-a-trade) [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-a-trade) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-a-trade#comments-listing) Topics: [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Ontario College of Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades) ## [Niagara and Halton Skilled Trades Academies Provide Gas Technician Training for New Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/niagara-and-halton-skilled-trades-academies-provide-gas-technician-training-for-new-careers) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-671259405.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/niagara-and-halton-skilled-trades-academies-provide-gas-technician-training-for-new-careers) The Canadian government has identified a demand for qualified workers in the skilled trades. It is time to take advantage of this demand with a Gas Technician certification, offered at all levels at the Niagara and Halton Skilled Trades Academies. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/niagara-and-halton-skilled-trades-academies-provide-gas-technician-training-for-new-careers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/niagara-and-halton-skilled-trades-academies-provide-gas-technician-training-for-new-careers#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [HVAC Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hvac-careers), [Hands On Learning](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning) ## [Ontario College of Trades undermines federal government’s funding of skilled trades, Stop the Trades Tax lobby group says](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ontario-college-of-trades-undermines-federal-governments-funding-of-skilled-trades-stop-the-trades-tax-lobby-group-says) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-662093829.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ontario-college-of-trades-undermines-federal-governments-funding-of-skilled-trades-stop-the-trades-tax-lobby-group-says) The Stop The Trades Tax Campaign warns Ontario’s new trades tax will undermine new federal budget initiatives to support and promote skilled trades. These budget 2013 initiatives, including the Canada Job Grant program, are aimed at easing the growing shortage of skilled labour in Canada. Under the Canada Job Grant program announced in last week’s budget, employers can get $5,000 in federal funding, which must be matched by $5,000 in provincial funding, to match their own $5,000 commitment to train an unemployed or underemployed worker to do a skilled trades job.  Quebec has, in recent days, announced it will refuse to participate. In Ontario, the federal government initiatives will be undermined by the mandatory fees being levied on skilled trades by the Ontario College of Trades, says Sean Reid, chair of the Stop the Trades Tax campaign. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ontario-college-of-trades-undermines-federal-governments-funding-of-skilled-trades-stop-the-trades-tax-lobby-group-says) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ontario-college-of-trades-undermines-federal-governments-funding-of-skilled-trades-stop-the-trades-tax-lobby-group-says#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Ontario College of Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades) ## [Ottawa planning budget measures to tackle shortage of skilled trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ottawa-planning-budget) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-670263732.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ottawa-planning-budget)   The Conservative government is preparing new budget measures to boost skilled trades in Canada, and one option under consideration would require companies to promise apprenticeship training as part of any bid for major procurement contracts. Addressing Canada’s growing labour and skills shortage – along with balancing the budget by 2015 – is shaping up as a dominant theme of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s 2013 budget, which is expected within weeks. Part of the government’s plan is to challenge the bias that exists among young Canadians who see a university degree as more valuable than going to college to learn a skilled trade. To bridge that gap, Ottawa is said to be seriously considering the pre-budget proposals from Polytechnics Canada, a group representing 11 trades-focused colleges approved to offer bachelor degrees that are equivalent to a university degree. 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