The credentials of a handy distant cousin or an instructor in a do-it-yourself (DIY) YouTube video don’t come anywhere close to the standards to which TSSA certificate holders are held.
To obtain a Gas Technician Certificate, issued under Ontario Regulation 215/01, a certification candidate must:
- Successfully complete a TSSA-accredited training program which includes both in-class theoretical and hands-on/practical components. In order to attain certification, a certification candidate must:
- Maintain 80% attendance during the program
- Score over 75% on the practical components and modules within the training program
- Score greater than 75% on the TSSA Ontario Certificate of Qualification examination
- OR submit detailed documentation providing the necessary proof-of-work experience from another region or country to bypass training and proceed to examination, scoring greater than 75%
Once certified, a Gas Technician:
- Must regularly upgrade their Ontario Certificate of Qualification issued by TSSA, as required
- Is responsible to uphold public safety by discontinuing the use of an appliance or work upon identifying an unacceptable condition that constitutes an immediate hazard
Keep Fraudulent Fuels Contractors from Compromising Your Safety
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TSSA provides oversight of all of Ontario’s registered fuels contractors. That means registered contractors’ work — and the work of their technicians – is subject to TSSA audits for compliance with safety requirements. Not only can TSSA validate their knowledge, competency and qualifications, TSSA can substantiate their contact information so that they’re always held accountable to Ontario’s consumers.
Find a Registered Fuels Contractor
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Don’t be afraid to report illegal Fuels workers – your actions may just save the life of a friend or family member. While some may be reluctant to report unregistered contractors and uncertified technicians for fear of embarrassment or being penalized themselves, rest assured that TSSA exists to keep you and the Ontario public safe.
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