Oil Heat 

System Technician

Please note that this program is only available for those wishing to challenge certification. There is no apprenticeship pathway at this time.

Program Information

Exam Information and Resources

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Interprovincial Exam Information

Active as of September 21, 2026 

Active until September 20, 2026

 

Program and Exam Updates

The apprenticeship pathway in BC is closed to registration. However, the challenge route is still available to those eligible.

  • August 2026: OPSN 2026 016 (IP Exams aligned to the 2025 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2015 NOA and the 2025 RSOS can be found here. 

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.