TSSA Gas Technician 2 (G2) exam-day guide
TSSA Gas Technician 2 (G2) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID you used when booking. The name must match your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID it accepts and whether a second piece is required.
Confirmation of test booking and test location
Print or save the booking confirmation showing the date, time, address, and any candidate/registration number. Confirm with the provider whether the practical assessment is at a TSSA or third-party facility and which entrance to use.
Approved reference materials and codebooks
Ask the provider in advance which codes, regulations, and manufacturer manuals are supplied at the station and which you may bring. Do not assume you can bring annotated or loose-leaf notes; confirm the policy.
Personal protective equipment
Bring safety glasses, work gloves, and steel-toed safety boots. Confirm with the provider whether coveralls, hearing protection, or a hard hat are required at the test site.
Basic hand tools
Bring the tools you would normally use for gas piping and appliance work (pipe wrenches, adjustable wrenches, screwdrivers, manometer or test gauges if permitted). Confirm the permitted tool list with the provider before the day.
Calculator and writing materials
Bring a basic calculator and pens/pencils unless the provider supplies them. Confirm whether programmable calculators or phones are prohibited.
Know the test format and scoring in advance
Before test day, confirm with the provider the number and type of practical stations, the time allowed per station, the passing mark, and whether any station is pass/fail or must be repeated.
Plan travel and arrival time
Arrive early enough to complete sign-in and any safety orientation. Confirm with the provider the arrival window and what happens if you are late.
Review safety procedures and emergency stops
Know how to isolate gas, shut off equipment, and respond to a leak or emergency at a practical station. The assessor will judge safety behaviour as part of the test.
Prepare a short verbal walkthrough of each task
Practise saying out loud what you are checking before you do it: leak test, purge, combustion analysis, and lockout. Clear communication helps the assessor follow your reasoning.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate information: station list, permitted references, tools, PPE, and scoring. Confirm any unclear item by phone or email and keep the reply.
Do a dry run of the practical tasks you find hardest, using the same tools and sequence you will use on the day. Focus on procedure and safety steps, not speed.
Check the test site location, parking, and travel time. Plan to arrive with enough margin for sign-in and orientation.
Pack your bag: ID, booking confirmation, PPE, tools, calculator, and any approved references. Put everything by the door.
Review key safety sequences: gas isolation, leak testing, purging, combustion analysis, and lockout/tagout. Get a full night's sleep.
Eat, arrive early, and re-check that your ID and confirmation are with you. Leave prohibited items such as phones in the car or locker if the provider requires it.
Listen to each station briefing, ask clarifying questions before starting, and state your safety checks out loud. Work methodically; if you make an error, stop, make the situation safe, and tell the assessor.
Watch the clock at each station. If a task is taking too long, complete the safety-critical steps first and explain your reasoning to the assessor.
Ask the provider how and when results are issued and what the process is if you need to retake a station.
Rules to check
Bring the ID specified by the provider and present it at sign-in. If your ID does not match your registration, confirm with the provider what alternatives are accepted.
Follow the assessor's instructions and site safety rules at all times. Stop work immediately when told to do so.
Do not bring phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices into the test area unless the provider explicitly permits them. Confirm the policy before the day.
Use only the codes, manuals, and reference materials the provider allows. Confirm in advance whether personal notes or annotated materials are permitted.
Ask the assessor before leaving a station, taking a break, or handling equipment that is not part of your assigned task. Confirm the break policy with the provider.
Complete each task in a safe, logical sequence. Safety-critical errors such as failing to isolate gas or skipping a leak test may be scored as an automatic failure; confirm the exact scoring rules with the provider.
If you do not understand a station instruction, ask for clarification before you begin. Asking is not a penalty; guessing is.
Treat the result as confidential until the provider releases it. Confirm the retake and appeal process with the provider rather than relying on second-hand information.