Utilities Systems Operator - 486
Overview
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Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
- Gain hands-on experience building, wiring, and troubleshooting gas and oil-fired equipment
- Prepares participants for provincial testing by the TSSA for Oil Burner Technician 3 (OBT 3) and Gas Technician 3 (G3) certification.
- Gain industry experience through field placement
- Students have the option to transition into the second semester of the Gas and Oil Burner Technician || (049) program, in order to obtain their Oil Burner Technician 2 (OBT 2) and Gas Technician 2 (G2) certification.
What you'll learn
- Foundational skills and best practices essential to the heating industry including:
- Safe operation of tools and equipment
- Electrical wiring
- Piping, soldering, and brazing
- Equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and servicing
- Knowledge of low-pressure steam boilers, water treatment, and refrigeration processes
- Optional training includes Ozone Depletion Prevention, Gastite and IPEX Certification
View the Exceptions Calendar for start dates and semester break information.
Program Length
1 academic year (period of 8 months), plus field placement
Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Senior Mathematics recommended
Options are available for mature applicants.
Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2022 - 2023 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $781.08 | $712.05 |
| Optional Ancillary Fees | $104.43 | $44.43 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Compulsory Program Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,163.10 | $2,034.33 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $4,197.43 | |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
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2022 - 2023 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $7,490.57 | $7,550.57 |
| Optional Ancillary Fees | $104.43 | $44.43 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Per Semester | $8,045.00 | $7,970.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $16,015.00 | |
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
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Financial Literacy:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mohawk College is dedicated to helping students improve their financial literacy and become more confident in managing their money.
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Apply theoretical principles gained in lecture to practical applications
- Attend and participate in hands-on labs
- Utilize trade specific tools and equipment in our state of the art labs
- Construct and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical control circuits through simulations and labs
- Participate in field placement
Field Placement
For more information regarding the Utility Systems Operator 480 hour unpaid field placement, please contact mike.boss [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Field%20Placement%20Inquiry, body: Hello%20Mike%2C%0A%0A) (the program coordinator.)
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technicians
- Water/Waste Water Operators
- Facilities/Utilities Operators
- Gas Utility Service Representative
Where you could work includes:
- Residential, Commercial and Institutional Sectors
- Equipment Manufacturing
- Fuel Suppliers - Utilities
- Wholesale Industry
- Sales and Marketing
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Common core
For the "Transfer From" programs listed below, there is a common first semester, after successful completion of the first semester you may be eligible to enter Semester 2 of Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2 - 049.
When transferring from Utilities System Operators - 486 into Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2 - 049, you will enter semester 2.
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.
Transfer from
You can transfer to the Utilities Systems Operator - 486 from the following programs:
Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2
Power Engineering Techniques
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques
Receiving Program
Utilities Systems Operator
Transfer to
You can transfer from the Utilities Systems Operator - 486 to the following programs:
Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2
Power Engineering Techniques
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
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