These intensive programs are of interest to individuals either planning to enter the field, or to those currently working in oil and gas and wishing to upgrade their skills. Our training programs have been specifically designed to address the changing employment and technological needs of the ventilation industry. These programs are considered the "industry standard," and several have been jointly developed between the University of Guelph – Kemptville Campus, The Canadian Oil Heat Association, and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. Programs are held three times a year; Winter, Spring & Fall.

The programs combine theoretical and hands-on training in state-of-the art laboratory facilities, and class size is restricted to provide for a better student / teacher ratio, and one-on-one instruction. The various programs are progressional, with most students opting to complete more than one certification. Program length varies from 2 to 6 weeks, and students can acquire as many as three certifications in as little as 13 weeks. The cost includes tuition and all learning manuals excluding codebooks.

Oil Burner Technician 3 Certificate (OBT3) (200 Hours) - Entry Level:

This entry level program offers superior technician training for the heating industry. Increase your practical knowledge in the fully equipped, state-of-the-art training lab. These courses are ideal career choices for a student out of high school, adults looking for a career change, or industry veterans needing to upgrade their current skill level.

No night school classes month after month! Complete your training within weeks in this intensive fast track program and receive Provincial certification in your chosen field immediately upon graduation.

Admission Requirements: Ontario secondary school diploma or equivalent, or mature student status (over 19 and out of secondary school a minimum of one year)

The OBT3 certification program is 180 hours in length (5 weeks). The program has two components; 50% class instruction and 50% practical training in the lab facility.

The topics:

• Technical Manuals, Drawing and Graphics
  
  
• Annual Maintenance
  
  
• The basics of Safety, Tools, and Fasteners
  
  
• Basic Math and Measurement
  
  
• Introduction to the Laws Governing the Oil Heat Industry
  
  
• Fuel Oil Properties
  
  
• Combustion Theory and Combustion Chambers
  
  
• Introduction to Efficiency
  
  
• Fuel Oil Storage and Delivery Systems
  
  
• Piping and Tubing Systems
  
  
• Burners and Nozzles
  
  
• Fundamentals of Controls
  
  
• Overview of all Fuel Oil Appliances
  
  
• Draft and Combustion
  
  
• Basic Electricity
  
  
• Technical Manuals and Diagrams
  
  
• Annual Servicing
  
  
• Customer Relations
  
  

Oil Burner Technician 2 (OBT2) (240 Hours) Prerequisite OBT3:

This program is a continuation of the skills developed in OBT3 and will allow the successful graduate to work on oil burning equipment of input up to 7 U.S. gph.

Admission Requirements:

All applicants must hold a current, valid Ontario OBT3 certificate.

The OBT2 certification program is 240 hours in length (6 weeks) and consists of two components; 50% class instruction and 50% in practical training in the lab facility.

Topics of study include:

• Advanced Combustion
  
  
• The Building as a Comfort System
  
  
• Venting and Air Supply
  
  
• Advanced Electrical
  
  
• Forced Air Heating and Air Handling
  
  
• Forced Air Add-On Devices
  
  
• Hydronic Heating Systems
  
  
• Combo Heating Systems
  
  
• Servicing and Troubleshooting
  
  
• Code Interpretation
  
  

Gas Technician 3 (GT3) (80 Hours)
Prerequisite Kemptville Campus OBT2:

This program has been developed for technicians who have successfully graduated from the OBT programs at this campus. It builds on the knowledge developed in the oil program that is common to both gas and oil.

• Properties, Characteristics and Safe Handling of Fuel Gases
  
  
• Utilization Codes, Acts & Regulations.
  
  
• Introduction to Piping & Tubing Systems
  
  
• Introduction to Gas Applicance
  
  

Admission Requirements:

All applicants must hold a valid OBT2 Certificate obtained through this college.

Course duration is 2 weeks.

Features:

• These programs are considered the “industry standard” and several have been jointly developed between the University of Guelph - Kemptville Campus, the Canadian Oil Heat Association and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
  
  
• The programs combine theory and hands-on-training in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Class size is restricted to provide for a better student / teacher ratio, and one-on-one instruction. Students can acquire as many as three certifications in as little as 13 weeks.

Career Opportunities:

• OBT3 Technician: A person who is the holder of an OBT3 certificate may, under the general supervision of a person who is the holder of an OBT2 or OBT1 certificate, clean, perform maintenance on an appliance, and reactivate a previously installed appliance.
  
  
• OBT2 Technician: A person who is the holder of an OBT2 certificate may install, alter, purge, repair, activate, service or remove an oil-fired appliance that has an input not greater than 7 U.S. gallons per hour.
  
  
• GT3 Technician: A person who is the holder of a GT3 certificate may, under the general supervision of a person who is the holder of a GT2 or GT1 certificate, carry out the following functions on a propane or natural gas appliance: reactivate a previously installed or converted appliance; clean and lubricate an appliance.