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The Certified Heating Technician (CHT) and the Certified Geothermal Technician (CGT) are 2 year apprenticeship training programs administered through the Residential Construction Industry Training Organization (RCITO) and by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) for individuals interested in comprehensive trades training to design, install, commission and service forced air, hydronic and geothermal heating systems. Upon completion of the program, an individual receives a Certificate of Qualification from ITA.
Below is information on the program structure, how to enrol and upcoming courses offered.
Program Overview
Please review the Certified Geothermal Technician (CGT) and Certified Heating Technician (CHT) training programs model by clicking the thumbnail below.
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Program Profiles
Click the following titles to review complete profiles for each program: CHT Program Profile » | CGT Program Profile »
APPRENTICES
Apprentices who intend to take the technical training must first register as an apprentice with ITA. Your employer is to be your sponsor. In the event you do not have an employer to sponsor you, TECA and/or RCITO can be your sponsor for the technical training.
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Steps to Apprenticeship:
CHALLENGERS
For those with 5 or more years experience in the industry, a transition period is available to earn your Certificate of Qualification without additional school provided you meet an established criteria. Please see the Program Profiles above for more information.
To start the challenge process please complete the Challenge Pre-application and submit to TECA.
Steps to Challenging:
- Complete online contact form [Click here to submit the form »]
- Complete challenge pre-application to ensure eligibility, if not eligible for transition period challenge option please see below for other challenge options [CHT Application Form » or CGT Application Form »]
- Register as an apprentice to initiate ITA challenge process [Click here to download fillable PDF form »]
- Provide applicable documentation to support application including:
- Gas Fitter B number
- Quality First numbers as applicable
- Evidence of work based hours
- Self employed applicants need record of employment and 2 letters of support (letters from general contractors and suppliers stating length of time in the industry and quality of workmanship are acceptable.)
- Not eligible for the transition period challenge option, see Prior Learning Credit Matrix
EMPLOYERS
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Checklist:
- Complete the TECA online contact form so we can assist you in your role as an employer [Click here to submit the form »]
- Register as an employer with ITA when you register your apprentice
- If not a TECA member become one to access apprentice resumes and post opportunities
- Encourage employees to obtain their CHT
Gas Fitter B Policy Letter from BCSA
This letter outlines the requirements for an individual to take the BCSA Gas Fitter B course and exam. [Read the letter »]
Upcoming CHT training Dates
To make course scheduling easier for apprentices and Institutions, TECA is managing the class lists. Please complete the training request form and submit a $200 refundable commitment fee to either the TECA office or fax to 596-0906 to sign up for the next available class. [Click here to download PDF form »]
No classes available for online registration at this time.
Additional Info and Resources
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