--- title: Gas Technician Training in Ontario, Niagara, Hamilton, Halton, Burlington, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville | Ontario Gas Technician description: Ontario 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 ## [What are the skills that make a great gas technician?](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-tech-skills) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/STA%20blog%20header%20(1).png)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-tech-skills) New development projects and retro-fitting to meet new standards are increasing the demand for gas technicians in Ontario. As well as the demand for skilled trades, a career as a gas technician offers you a varied and exciting work life where no two days are the same. If you’re considering a career in the gas industry, here is an insight into the skills needed to succeed and the type of work you’ll be doing. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-tech-skills) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-tech-skills#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician) ## [Upskill your employees with the Canada-Ontario Job Grant](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canada-ontario-job-grant) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/STA%20blog%20header.png)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canada-ontario-job-grant) Ontario's workforce is our most valuable asset and there is currently a demand for skilled trades. Through further education and training businesses and workers can adapt to changes in the economy, achieve their goals and fill the skills gaps in the labour market. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant can help.  [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canada-ontario-job-grant) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canada-ontario-job-grant#comments-listing) Topics: [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Funding](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/funding) ## [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) ## [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) ## [Private Career College Prices Make Trades Training Easier](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/private-career-college-prices-make-trades-training-easier) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/White%20card%20against%20desk%20with%20tools.jpeg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/private-career-college-prices-make-trades-training-easier) If you're looking into your post secondary options and are torn between a private career college and traditional college, one thing we recommend thinking about is what you're getting out of what you're paying for your education. Typically [private career college programs](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/why-you-should-go-to-a-private-career-college-for-gas-technician-training) run cheaper, or comparable, to traditional post secondary school prices. However, it's important to note the value of an education from a private career college. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/private-career-college-prices-make-trades-training-easier) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/private-career-college-prices-make-trades-training-easier#comments-listing) Topics: [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician) ## [Becoming A Gas Appliance Repair Technician With Your G3](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/becoming-a-gas-appliance-repair-technician-with-your-g3) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/pexels-photo-213162.jpeg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/becoming-a-gas-appliance-repair-technician-with-your-g3) Having your Gas Technician license opens up a number of doors for you in the workplace. We've been highlighting some of the careers you can get once you have finished your Ontario skilled trades training, and once of those options is a gas appliance repair technician. Let's look at a quick introduction to what you'll be doing as a gas appliance repair technician and some key takeaways from your Gas Technician training that will help you succeed once you get to the workplace. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/becoming-a-gas-appliance-repair-technician-with-your-g3) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/becoming-a-gas-appliance-repair-technician-with-your-g3#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) ## [Don't Do It Yourself: Why You Need Training To Be A Gas Fitter](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/dont-do-it-yourself-why-you-need-training-to-be-a-gas-fitter) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/whyyouneedaG3.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/dont-do-it-yourself-why-you-need-training-to-be-a-gas-fitter) If you do a simple search online, you'll find lots of forum threads of tips on how to connect, install, or repair gas lines yourself without hiring a professional. There are some jobs that might seem like simple tasks that can be done at home without hiring a professional. These simple tasks, however, can be incredibly dangerous if they aren't done correctly. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/dont-do-it-yourself-why-you-need-training-to-be-a-gas-fitter) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/dont-do-it-yourself-why-you-need-training-to-be-a-gas-fitter#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), [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Ontario Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) ## [Why you Should get your Gas Technician License this Spring](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/why-you-should-get-your-gas-technician-license-this-spring) 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-2152280710.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/why-you-should-get-your-gas-technician-license-this-spring) It may only be February yet, but we're already looking forward to spring. And it's not just because that means warm weather is coming (after all, this winter hasn't been too bad), but because our next full-time class is just around the corner. Spring is a great time to register for skilled trades training in Ontario, especially Gas Technician certification in Niagara. Because you are fully licensed in just 17 weeks, you're looking at jumping into the industry just as business is picking up for gas BBQ installations, pool heater installation and home renovations involving gas lines! [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/why-you-should-get-your-gas-technician-license-this-spring) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/why-you-should-get-your-gas-technician-license-this-spring#comments-listing) Topics: [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) ## [Busting Skilled Trades Myths](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/busting-skilled-trades-myths) 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-1473674754.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/busting-skilled-trades-myths) Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/busting-skilled-trades-myths) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/busting-skilled-trades-myths#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [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) ## [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) [All posts](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Gas Technician (58)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) - [Career Opportunities (48)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities) - [Skilled Trades (28)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) - [Gas Technician Careers (27)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers) - [Ontario Gas Technician Training (23)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) - [Trade School (19)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school) - [Course Length and Time (18)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time) - [HVAC Careers (16)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hvac-careers) - [Hands On Learning (16)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning) - [Ontario Gas Technician (14)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician) - [Transferrable Skills (13)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills) - [Class Length (12)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length) - [Women in the trades (12)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/women-in-the-trades) - [Graduate Profile (11)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/graduate-profile) - [Funding (10)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/funding) - [Skilled Trades Myths (9)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-myths) - [Air Conditioning (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/air-conditioning) - [Night School (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/night-school) - [Ontario College of Trades (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades) - [Adult Education (7)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/adult-education) - [Air Conditioning technician (6)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/air-conditioning-technician) - [Training Schedule (6)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/training-schedule) - [Ontario HVAC Training (4)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-hvac-training) - [Halton Campus (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/halton-campus) - [Skilled Trades Career Fair (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-career-fair) - [Skilled Trades Shortage (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-shortage) - [Small Class Size (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/small-class-size) - [TSSA (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/tssa) - [Oakville Campus (2)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/oakville-campus) - [Ozone Depletion Prevention (2)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ozone-depletion-prevention) - [National Skilled Trades and Technology Week (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/national-skilled-trades-and-technology-week) - [National Tradesmen Day (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/national-tradesmen-day) - [ODP (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/odp) - [Onto (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/onto) - [Summer Courses (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/summer-courses) see all ### Follow Me - Course Information - [Course Calendar](http://getatrade.com/course-calendar/) - [Course Information](http://getatrade.com/course-information/) - [Ozone Depletion Prevention](http://getatrade.com/ozone-depletion-prevention/) - [Gas Technician](http://getatrade.com/gas-technician/) - About Our School - [About Us](http://getatrade.com/about/) - [Blog](http://getatrade.com/blog/) - [Resources](http://getatrade.com/resources/) ©2015 Skilled Trades Academy· Built with love by [Hughes & Co.](http://www.hughesandco.ca) Niagara and Halton Skilled Trades Academies are Technical Standards and Safety Authority training providers and are registered as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.