--- title: Gas Technician Training in Ontario, Niagara, Hamilton, Halton, Burlington, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville | Gas Technician description: Gas Technician | --- [![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 ## [Did you know there is no such thing as an HVAC license?](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/did-you-know-there-is-no-such-thing-as-an-hvac-license) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/shutterstock_410003134.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/did-you-know-there-is-no-such-thing-as-an-hvac-license) The skilled trades industry is an important part of our society and economy — tradespeople touch almost every aspect of our daily lives. They build our homes and our cars. They work in manufacturing, mining, oil and gas. Canada depends on the skilled trades, they keep our country going. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/did-you-know-there-is-no-such-thing-as-an-hvac-license) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/did-you-know-there-is-no-such-thing-as-an-hvac-license#comments-listing) Topics: [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) ## [Gas Technician 3 vs. Gas Technician 2: What's the Difference?](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-technician-3-vs.-gas-technician-2-whats-the-difference) 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-1525359826.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-technician-3-vs.-gas-technician-2-whats-the-difference) When considering an education as a [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-is-a-gas-technician), you will see that there are a few different levels of certification available, from G3 to G1. Of course, the more training you receive, the more skilled trades careers and opportunities will be available. A question we receive often is how to know which levels you should complete for a rewarding career in the skilled trades in Ontario. To help you understand where to start, and what steps you need to take to succeed in Ontario gas technician jobs, we put together a guide. Here is a quick look at what each level entails and what it takes to upgrade from one level to the next. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-technician-3-vs.-gas-technician-2-whats-the-difference) 32 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-technician-3-vs.-gas-technician-2-whats-the-difference#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Class Length](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length), [Ontario Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) ## [Attending a Private Career College for Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/why-you-should-go-to-a-private-career-college-for-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-2192909011.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/why-you-should-go-to-a-private-career-college-for-gas-technician-training)   If you’ve decided that a career as an Ontario Gas Technician is the right path for you, congratulations! You’re on an exciting path to a fulfilling career. The first step on this path, however, is to get the appropriate training. How do you pursue this training to obtain your Gas Technician license? [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/why-you-should-go-to-a-private-career-college-for-gas-technician-training) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/why-you-should-go-to-a-private-career-college-for-gas-technician-training#comments-listing) Topics: [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Ontario Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) ## [Accelerated Gas Tech Courses Making Paying For School Easier](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/accelerated-gas-tech-courses-making-paying-for-school-easier) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/shutterstock_675650227.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/accelerated-gas-tech-courses-making-paying-for-school-easier) Students looking to enter the post secondary world have to decide between different lengths of study. Each institution varies slightly in what they offer, but it essentially comes down to three options: longer full time programs, usually running from 1-4 years at traditional universities and colleges, part-time programs offered at both traditional colleges and also private career colleges, and accelerated full-time programs offered at private career colleges. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/accelerated-gas-tech-courses-making-paying-for-school-easier) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/accelerated-gas-tech-courses-making-paying-for-school-easier#comments-listing) Topics: [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) ## [Working While In School To Fund Your Skilled Trades Education](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/working-while-in-school-to-fund-your-skilled-trades-education) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/different%20plyers%20on%20a%20workshop%20wall..jpeg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/working-while-in-school-to-fund-your-skilled-trades-education) Many recent high school grads have a common issue surrounding their post secondary choice: it's very expensive. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/working-while-in-school-to-fund-your-skilled-trades-education) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/working-while-in-school-to-fund-your-skilled-trades-education#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Funding](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/funding) ## [Expand On Your Gas Technician Training With Extra Classes](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/expand-on-your-gas-technician-training-with-extra-classes) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/close%20up%20of%20an%20empty%20school%20classroom.jpeg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/expand-on-your-gas-technician-training-with-extra-classes) Education is the foundation in creating a strong, skilled and intelligent workforce. As the world continues to evolve, we discover that education is an ongoing process that encourages lifelong learning. Choosing a skilled trade is your best advantage for success, with the future of skilled trade workers being in high demand you put yourself ahead by continuing your education with a skilled trade. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/expand-on-your-gas-technician-training-with-extra-classes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/expand-on-your-gas-technician-training-with-extra-classes#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) ## [How To Best Prepare For A Skilled Trades Apprenticeship](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-preparing-for-an-apprenticeship) 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/skilled-trades-preparing-for-an-apprenticeship) When going into a skilled trades apprenticeship, the best way to prepare is by taking an introductory course. By taking the Gas Technician 3 and Gas Technician 2 training courses you learn the transferable skills required to be successful in a number of trades, which makes it the perfect introductory course for many students considering a career in the skilled trades. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-preparing-for-an-apprenticeship) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-preparing-for-an-apprenticeship#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) ## [Skilled Trades Aren't Just For Men](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-arent-just-for-men) 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-1288453908.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-arent-just-for-men) Many skilled trades jobs in Ontario remain unfilled as there are more tradespeople retiring than there are tradespeoples entering the workforce. There has been a lot of discussion about how to best help fill these gaps in the workplace, and it's becoming more and more apparent that women are likely to help meet these needs. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-arent-just-for-men) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-arent-just-for-men#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) ## [Not Sure What You Want To Do Next? Try Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/not-sure-what-you-want-to-do-next-try-gas-technician-training) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/shutterstock_72251053.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/not-sure-what-you-want-to-do-next-try-gas-technician-training) Many students who leave high school choose to take a year between graduating high school and beginning post secondary. There are a number of reasons students do this, from taking time off to work and save money, to being unsure of what to go to school for. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/not-sure-what-you-want-to-do-next-try-gas-technician-training) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/not-sure-what-you-want-to-do-next-try-gas-technician-training#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) ## [What Makes Gas Tech The Right Choice For You](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-makes-gas-tech-the-right-choice-for-you) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Commercial%20gas%20meters.jpeg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-makes-gas-tech-the-right-choice-for-you) Sometimes finding the right trade is easy, and you can find the perfect fit without much thought. For some people entering the trades, however, it can be a more difficult process to find the trade that fits them best. 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