Accredited training providers of OBT 3 and OBT 2 must update training programs and study materials and submit them to TSSA for review
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has updated the Oil Burner Technician 3 (OBT 3) and OBT 2 curricula to align with the latest CSA B139 Code, which TSSA will adopt in the coming months.
Accredited training providers (ATPs) of the OBT 3 and OBT 2 programs are required to revise their program and materials to align with the updated curricula and submit them to TSSA by February 28, 2026, for approval.
Key changes include the addition of introductory modules from the Gas Technician curriculum and content related to portable generators and biofuel. The revised curriculum and a summary of changes are as follows:
- Oil Burner Technician 2 (OBT2) Curriculum
- Oil Burner Technician 3 (OBT3) Curriculum
- Summary of Changes to Oil Burner Technician 2 (OBT2) Curriculum
- Summary of Changes to Oil Burner Technician 3 (OBT3) Curriculum
TSSA will implement the new exams to align with these changes starting June 1, 2026. Training providers are required to implement the updated curricula to ensure their training programs prepare students for the new exams.
TSSA will send an invitation for a virtual meeting in the coming weeks to address any questions ATPs may have. If there are questions during the interim, please reach out to certificationandexaminations@tssa.org.
This news was shared with OBT 2 & 3 accredited training providers.