Become a Training Provider

We accept applications from training providers and recognize courses for the following list of gas limited scope programs:

• Gas Appliance Service Technician
• Gas Piping
• Recreation Vehicle Installation and Service
• Liquified Petroleum Gas Vehicle Conversion
• Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion
• Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Vehicle Conversion
• Gas Venting
• Gas Utility
• Special Purpose

Before you begin, ensure that you are applying to be recognized for one of the gas limited scope programs listed above.

Please note that we no longer recognize certification programs for Gas Fitter - Class A and Gas Fitter - Class B. Providers interested in these certifications are encouraged to contact SkilledTradesBC for more information.

1. Review Directive D-GA-2018-02 and download the application checklist.
2. Complete and submit the online application form. We cannot accept applications or content via email.
3. You will be contacted within five business days via email to acknowledge the receipt of your application. A secure link will then be provided along with detailed instructions and an assigned TR#.
4. Once you have uploaded all the required files and information to the secure site, email programrecognition@technicalsafetybc.ca with the title “Ready for Review” and your TR# in order to inform us your content is now ready for evaluation.
5. We will then review your application and uploaded content to ensure all evaluation criteria have been met. We currently estimate a minimum processing time of eight weeks, however this is dependent on the volume of applications. For the fastest possible processing time, please ensure that all information and associated files related to your application are included and complete.
6. Once your course is approved, you will receive a recognition letter, and the name of your organization or institution will be added to our list of recognized training providers.

To satisfy the requirements of GSR section 11(1), training programs shall include all topics identified in the current exam syllabus and shall consist of at least 114 hours oftheory (in-class and/or online) and 30 hours of lab/shop practical training. Lab/shop facilities to include, as a minimum:

• Multimeters
• Electronic flue gas analyzers capable of displaying CO2, CO, O2, NOx, stack temperature, excess air, combustion efficiency
• Liquid filled manometers
• Digital manometers
• Incline manometers
• Necessary hand and power tools to service furnaces, boilers and domestic water heaters
• Category 1 and 4 forced-air furnaces
• Category 1 and 4 hot water boilers
• Tankless water heaters
• Storage type water heaters
• Residential range
• Residential dryer
• Unit heater
• Direct-vent fireplace
• All appliances to have an input of 82 kW or less

Please contact us for more information regarding recognition of this program.

To satisfy the requirements of GSR section 14 (1), training programs shall include all topics identified in the current exam syllabus and shall consist of at least 12 hours of theory (in-class and/or online) and nine hours of lab/shop practical training. Lab/shop facilities to include, as a minimum:

• LPG Vehicle complete with LPG containers
• Four gas analyzer
• Necessary hand and power tools to service LPG vehicles
• Necessary diagnostic equipment to service LPG vehicles
• Leak test equipment

To satisfy the requirements of GSR section 15 (1), training programs shall include all topics identified in the current exam syllabus and shall consist of at least 12 hours of theory (in-class and/or online) and nine hours of lab/shop practical training. The lab/shop facilities shall include, as a minimum:

• CNG Vehicle complete with CNG cylinders
• Four gas analyzer
• Necessary hand and power tools to service CNG vehicles
• Necessary diagnostic equipment to service CNG vehicles
• Leak test equipment

To satisfy the requirements of GSR 16 (1), complete the requirements mentioned above for Liquified Petroleum Gas Vehicle Conversion and Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion.

Special Purpose applications require direct consultation with Technical Safety BC.

Section 19 of the Gas Safety Regulation (GSR) allows an individual with specialized appliance or equipment training to apply for a Special Purpose Gas Certificate of Qualification (SPCQ) issued by Technical Safety BC. This certificate type, entitles the holder to perform only regulated work specified by the certificate and only under the conditions specifically endorsed on the certificate. Please review Directive D-GA-2018-01 for more details.

To satisfy the requirements of GSR section 18, the two-year gas utility training program shall include all topics identified in the current exam syllabus.

Please contact us for more information regarding recognition of this program.

Please contact us for more information regarding recognition of this program.