Offered by Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada, Cert in Gas Technician is a certificate programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Gas Technician at Nova Scotia Community College is a one-year certificate program that prepares students for work in natural gas and propane installation and service. Coursework combines theory and hands-on practical training covering codes of practice, electrical controls and devices, fuel gas piping, metering devices, and heating systems, building the skills needed to install, service, and maintain gas-fired equipment used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Graduates complete the program with the knowledge needed to pursue Gas Fitter B Level 1 certification. Instruction is delivered in person at NSCC's Akerley Campus. The program suits students interested in the natural gas and propane service trade; applicants require a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, and international applicants must meet country-specific diploma equivalency and English language requirements.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme; no Grade 12 subject prerequisites are published. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country per NSCC's international requirements documentation, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall (pre-January 2026), Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, CanTest 4.5 average, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption.
