Complete Canadian Gas Technician Certification Resources. Each chapter from the LARK Labs textbook is an interactive learning module with assessments, case studies and practical assignments. Developed to CSA standards.
23 comprehensive chapters covering everything you need for G2 and G3 certification
History of gas utilities, Canadian regulatory framework (TSSA, CSA standards), career pathways (G3/G2/G1 certificates), and industry best practices
🎓 G3 FoundationPPE requirements, hazard recognition, emergency procedures, WHMIS 2015, gas leak detection, carbon monoxide safety, and workplace safety regulations
🎓 G3 FoundationHand tools, power tools, testing equipment (manometers, analyzers, leak detectors), piping tools, specialized gas equipment, and proper maintenance
🎓 G3 CoreComposition, chemical properties, specific gravity, heating values, Wobbe Index, combustion principles, distribution systems, and environmental considerations
🎓 G3 CoreComposition, liquid/vapor states, vapor pressure, propane vs natural gas, storage and handling (DOT/TC specs), two-stage systems, and CSA B149.2 requirements
🎓 G3 CoreApproved materials (steel, CSST, PE, copper), pipe sizing calculations, installation methods, underground/above-ground piping, CSA B149 requirements, and bonding/grounding
🎓 G3 CoreMeter types and operation, service regulators (1st/2nd stage), regulator sizing and installation, pressure testing, overpressure protection, and maintenance procedures
🎓 G3 EssentialCSA B149.1 test requirements, testing procedures, acceptable pressure drop, purging methods, volume calculations, documentation, and special testing situations
🎓 G3 EssentialAppliance categories, venting categories (I-IV, direct vent), CSA certification, input ratings, AFUE, installation fundamentals, clearances, and commissioning procedures
🎓 G3 AppliancesAtmospheric and power burners, orifice sizing, ignition systems (pilot, DSI, HSI), flame sensing, combustion air calculations, and combustion analysis (O₂, CO₂, CO)
🎓 G3 AppliancesManual and automatic valves, safety shut-off systems, limit controls, flame safeguard controls, pressure switches, and sequence of operations per CSA B149.1
🎓 G3 AppliancesNatural draft principles, venting materials (Type B, BW, PVC), system design and sizing, direct vent, power venting, condensate management, and troubleshooting
🎓 G3 AppliancesForced air furnaces (condensing/non-condensing), hydronic boilers, radiant heating, heat pumps, installation requirements, control sequences, commissioning, and troubleshooting
📜 Code StandardsElectrical theory (Ohm's Law, AC/DC), safety, multimeter use, control circuits (24V/115V), thermostats, motors, reading wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting
📜 Code StandardsControl logic (on-off, staged, modulating), heating sequences, combination systems, zone controls, advanced controls (outdoor reset, BMS), and troubleshooting
🔥 G2 AdvancedStorage tank types, tankless heaters, components, installation requirements, sizing (FHR, recovery), T&P relief valves, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting
🔥 G2 AdvancedCooking appliances (ranges, ovens, commercial), clothes dryers, fireplaces and log sets, pool/spa heaters, unit heaters, construction heaters, and infrared heaters
🔥 G2 CommercialPropane system design (single/two-stage), DOT/TC tank specs, regulators, piping with corrections, appliance conversion (NG to propane), storage/handling per CSA B149.2
🔥 G2 CommercialSystematic troubleshooting approach, diagnostic tools use, common heating/water heater problems, gas supply issues, venting problems, control failures, wiring diagram analysis
🔥 G2 SpecialtyPreventive maintenance programs, furnace/water heater/boiler service procedures, seasonal start-up/shut-down, combustion testing and adjustment, maintenance contracts
🔥 G2 AdvancedCanadian regulatory framework (TSSA), CSA B149.1/B149.2/B149.5 detailed coverage, National Building Code, CEC requirements, permit/inspection procedures, liability and staying current
📜 Advanced CodeStarting a gas contracting business, licensing/insurance/bonding, estimating and quoting, customer relations, documentation and record keeping, legal/ethical considerations, marketing
🔥 G2 MasteryEnergy efficiency fundamentals (AFUE, Energy Star), high-efficiency equipment, system optimization, renewable energy integration, environmental considerations, energy auditing basics
✅ Certification PrepAll 23 learning modules are based on the comprehensive LARK Labs Gas Technician textbook. Written by experienced HVAC professionals and educators with 20+ years of field experience and 10 years of teaching.
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