Fast facts
| Certificate | Internal Combustion Alternate Fuel Technician - Industrial Equipment (ICE-IE), commonly searched as forklift propane technician certificate |
|---|---|
| Fuel family | Multiple fuels (natural gas, propane, fuel oil) |
| Issued by | Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) |
| Legal basis | O. Reg. 215/01 (Fuel Industry Certificates), s. 3 (1); scope in s. 28 |
| Exam pass mark | Set by TSSA certification policy; not published on this page yet |
| Exam fee | $89 per attempt; $255.50 to challenge without training (from May 1, 2026, plus HST) |
| Certificate fee | $136 initial and renewal (from May 1, 2026, plus HST) |
| Renewal | Every 2 years; $50 late payment fee after the renewal date |
| Transferable | No (O. Reg. 215/01, s. 17) |
Last verified August 19, 2026 against the sources listed below.
What can a ICE-IE holder legally do in Ontario?
An ICE-IE holder may install, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove propane or gas fuelling equipment on stationary engines and mobile industrial equipment. In doing that work, the holder may:
- Install, service or replace approved fuelling engine components, tubing, hoses, tanks and related equipment
- Purge and pressure test equipment and systems for leaks
- Purge containers and lines of air and moisture
- Adjust and calibrate carburation systems
- Conduct visual inspections of fuel tanks, cylinders and fuelling equipment
Boundaries of the ICE-IE
- A P designation limits the certificate to propane systems only; a G designation to gas systems only (O. Reg. 215/01, s. 13 (3), (4))
The full scope wording is in O. Reg. 215/01, s. 28, which prevails over any summary.
Is a certificate legally required for gas work?
This certificate is required to perform work regulated under the fuel regulations listed in O. Reg. 215/01, s. 2 (1), which cover gaseous fuels, propane, fuel oil, pipelines and compressed gas. Which regulation applies depends on the fuel being worked on.
How do you get the ICE-IE in Ontario?
Prerequisite
A training program acceptable to the director on propane and gas fuelling systems (O. Reg. 215/01, s. 13 (2)). Unlike the ICE, no trade certificate of qualification is required.
The training route
- Complete an approved program at an accredited training provider. Certification requires a TSSA-approved curriculum delivered by an accredited provider (O. Reg. 215/01, s. 5 (1)).
- Apply for the TSSA certification exam. Your provider submits proof of training; you book through the TSSA Client Portal. The practical assessment stays valid for 12 months after the program.
- Pass the TSSA certification exam. Each attempt, including rewrites, is billed as a separate exam. Failing three times means completing a full accredited program before another attempt (O. Reg. 215/01, s. 5 (4)).
- Pay the certificate fee. $136 for the initial certificate (from May 1, 2026, plus HST), per the TSSA fee schedules (identical certification fees across the fuel schedules).
The challenge route
Experienced workers can challenge the exam without formal training if TSSA is satisfied they hold equivalent knowledge and competence (O. Reg. 215/01, s. 5 (5)). The challenge examination costs $255.50, requires documented proof of work experience where the certificate has prerequisites, and still ends in a practical skills assessment.
How often does the ICE-IE need to be renewed?
Every two years. TSSA's fee schedules list the certificate fee as biennial, and the renewal costs $136 (from May 1, 2026, plus HST) with a $50 late payment fee after the renewal date.
Working on an expired certificate is prohibited outright: O. Reg. 215/01, s. 4 (1) says a person who fails to renew shall not do any work under the certificate after expiry. You can still renew up to one year after expiry, completing any upgrading course the director specifies. After one year, the certificate is gone and you start over as a new applicant (s. 4 (5)).
Where the ICE-IE sits in the ladder
The full ICE certificate extends the same work to highway motor vehicles but requires a vehicle trade certificate of qualification.
Related certificates and trades
Official verification sources
- RegulationO. Reg. 215/01, Fuel Industry Certificates (e-Laws)
- Certifying bodyTSSA: Fuels Industry Professional certification
- FeesTSSA fee schedules (identical certification fees across the fuel schedules)
How this record is built: scope, prerequisites and renewal law are read directly from O. Reg. 215/01 as consolidated on e-Laws; fees come from TSSA's published fee schedules and the pass mark from TSSA's certification policies. The page is assembled programmatically from those verified facts and reviewed before publishing. Facts not verified against a primary source are marked as not published rather than estimated.