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 following documents for complete details of the CHT training program profiles.
For 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.
For Challengers
For those with 10 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.
All the courses are at BCIT.
Common Core
(Level 1) – Part-time – Jan 4- April 27, 2010 (Runs Mondays and Tuesdays). Click here for details.
Hydronics
Part-time – Jan 6 – April 30, 2010 (Runs Wednesday – Friday)
Pre-Requisite – Credit in Module A credit. Click here for details.
Forced Air
Full time - Apr 12 - May 28, 2010
Pre-Requisite – Credit in Level 1/Module A credit. Click here for details.
Paula Rossetti, Program Assistant.
School of Construction & the Environment
Phone: 604-412-7564
Fax: 604-435-5995
Email: paula_rossetti@bcit.ca
Please note: These modules are no longer in pilot so regular tuition fees will apply. When taking a full-time course, individuals who have to be away from their full-time job are eligible for EI, and their employers are eligible for a tax credit.
If you are experiencing problems registering, please contact Kim Savage:
F: 604-596-0696
E: admin@geoexchangebc.com
Mail: 12035 56th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3X 2W9
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