How to Become an Oil Burner Technician 3 in Ontario
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Certification required
Oil burner technician 3 is a compulsory trade in Ontario. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“TSSA provides certification services to Fuels Safety technicians in Ontario to perform regulated work, such as installing, maintaining, and altering equipment, devices, or systems in the Fuels industry.”
From tssa.org/fuels-industry-professional, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Licensed in another province: 6 steps
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Submit a request through the TSSA Client Portal by selecting the application option for examination, certification or training provider services and following the steps.
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“Step 1: Submit a request through the Client Portal Under the ‘Applications’ section, select ‘Apply for Examination, Certification or Training Provider Services’ and follow the steps.”
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Attach detailed documentation proving work experience, including employer letters and reference letters from supervisors, or a notarized statutory declaration if verification cannot be obtained.
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“Step 2: Attach detailed documentation providing proof of work experience Including letters from current and/or previous employers on company letterhead, signed by an authorized person of the company, verifying the nature of the work experience.”
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Provide a detailed list of all completed training programs or courses relevant to the certification, including course outlines and mandatory transcripts.
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“Step 3: Training Programs or Courses Applicants must provide a detailed list of all completed training programs or courses that are relevant to the certification classification they are applying for. Detailed course outlines corresponding to these programs or courses must also be included. Transcripts are mandatory.”
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Submit copies of your out-of-province certification as appropriate.
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“Step 4: Confirmation of Out-of-Province Certification Applicants must submit copies of Out-of-Province Certification as appropriate.”
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Submit copies of the legislation from your home jurisdiction that pertains to the scope of your authorization or certification.
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“Step 5: Legislation Applicants must submit copies of the appropriate legislation from their home jurisdiction as they pertains to the scope of the authorization or certification.”
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Pay the assessment fee as set out in the fee schedule; a separate invoice is issued if a practical assessment is required.
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“Step 6: Pay the assessment fee as set out in the Fee Schedule If an applicant is required to complete a practical assessment, TSSA will issue a separate invoice after completion of the practical assessment.”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professional
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with TSSA
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Experience
Applicants must include letters from current and/or previous employers verifying the nature of their work experience, including periods, equipment types, BTU input, and a minimum of six addresses where work was completed.
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“Include letters from current and/or previous employers on company letterheads, signed by an authorized person of the company, verifying the nature of the work experience. Details must include, but are not limited to, specific periods of your experience, the types of equipment and the nature of work performed (that is, furnaces, water heaters or boilers, industrial process equipment, service or installation), and a description of the British Thermal Units per hour input of all equipment. Include a minimum of six (6) addresses where work was completed.”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professional
Other
Candidates seeking certification without attending a training program may need to hold a valid Certificate of Qualification under Ontario Regulation 215/01 and have the appropriate prerequisites to apply for a higher-level certificate.
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“Candidates seeking certification without attending a training program may need to obtain prerequisite certificates (if applicable) and must meet the following requirements if a prerequisite is required: • Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification under Ontario Regulation 215/01 • Have the appropriate prerequisites to apply for a higher-level certificate”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professionalApplicants must include reference letters on company letterhead from the individuals who directly supervised them, including the supervisor's name, certificate number, and contact information.
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“Include reference letters on company letterhead from the individuals who directly supervised you. Reference letters must include the supervising certificate holder’s name, certificate number, and contact information.”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professionalHolders of Oil Burner Technician 3 certificates are required to complete the Oil Burner Technician 3 sign-off form and retain it for their records.
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“Holders of Gas Technician 3 and Oil Burner Technician 3 certificates are required to complete the following sign-off forms and retain them for their records:”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professional
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
There is no equivalent certificate for OBT-3 from any other province or territory, so out-of-province applicants must apply for an Out-of-Province Certificate Assessment. Source
“No Equivalent Certificate for OBT-3, G.3, OP, OPI, and H2.”
tssa.org/out-province-certificate-holders
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Credential assessment
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Exams
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Language tests
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Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
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Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $20.00 | $27.78 | $38.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $20.00 | $27.00 | $40.00 | — |
Oil burner technician 3 in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Fuels Industry Professional tssa.org/fuels-industry-professional · fetched October 9, 2026
- Out-of-Province Certificate Holders tssa.org/out-province-certificate-holders · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an oil burner technician 3 in Ontario?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Ontario. Certification is managed by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
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