* Compulsory Ancillary, Program Incidental
Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5**
Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines. Select programs may require higher scores. TOEFL / PTE / CAEL test scores and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) will not be accepted.
IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20
PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 L,W,S,R
CAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60
DET 105
This two-semester program focuses on specialized studies in the fields of natural gas and propane. The core curriculum is standardized and accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), the industry’s regulatory body.
Through theoretical and practical workshop experience, you will receive training in:
Applicable code requirements
Natural gas and propane fundamentals
Pipe and equipment installation practice
System testing and troubleshooting of a variety of residential and light commercial appliances used for both heating and hot water
Introduction to metal fabrication
Oil technician license
Durham College's Corporate Training Services (CTS) administers the TSSA Gas/Oil Technician Certification exams at the Whitby campus for students.
The total price for each exam is $235 (TSSA fee $175, plus CTS administration fee of $60).
Please note:
Although the passing standard for Durham College is 70 per cent, the passing grade on the theoretical examination and practical skills demonstration for TSSA is 75 per cent.
Failure to successfully complete the exam as noted above will result in a failing TSSA grade.
Payment for the above exams must be made at CTS, Whitby campus, by the deadline date provided to you in class. Receipts must be presented at the time of examination and no exceptions will be allowed.
You should check with TSSA for details regarding certification.
More information click :here
SEMESTER 1
Gas Tech Intro To Business (BUS 1421)
Gas Tech Metal Fabrication I (GTMF 1400)
Oil Burner Techn 2a Theory (OB2T 1400)
Gas Tech 2a Practical (PRAC 1414)
Gas Technician 2a Theory (TRAD 1415)
Gas Technician 2a Work Placement (WORK 1400)
SEMESTER 2
Gas Tech Running A Small Business (BUS 2407)
Gas Tech Metal Fabrication II (GTMF 2400)
Oil Burner Techn 2 Practical (OB2P 2400)
Oil Burner Techn 2b Theory (OB2T 2400)
Gas Tech 2b Practical (PRAC 2403)
Gas Technician 2b Theory (TRAD 2402)
Gas Technician 2b Work Placement (WORK 2400)
Furnace installer
Hot water tank installer
Pipefitter
Steamfitter apprentice
Refrigeration apprentice
Service and maintenance technician
Sheet metal apprentice
Medical Insurance: 500 CAD per year
