Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of B.C. in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a contractor or supervisor of pipefitting trades in B.C., you will need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a class B gas fitter in B.C., you will need Technical Safety BC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. 

To work as a class B gas fitter in B.C., you will need SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.

Gas fitters (Class B)

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to design, install, and test industrial and commercial piping systems and automatic fire and exposure protection systems. These programs include courses in water systems, steam systems, heating and cooling systems, lubricating systems, piping materials, installation tools operation and maintenance, valve installation and repair, technical mathematics, blueprint interpretation, and applicable codes and standards.

Pipefitting/pipefitter and sprinkler fitter

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a class A gas fitter in B.C., you will need Technical Safety BC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. 

To work as a class A gas fitter in B.C., you will need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.

Gas fitters (Class A)

Gasfitter Class A Apprenticeships

Gasfitter Class B Apprenticeships

Contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Plumbers (72300), Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (72301) and Gas fitters (72302). They are employed by construction companies, mechanical, plumbing and pipefitting trade contractors and maintenance departments of industrial, commercial and manufacturing establishments. Contractors may be self-employed.

Gasfitter - Class B: Apprenticeship

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter (Class B): Apprenticeship

Gasfitter Class B Apprenticeship

Gasfitters (Class A) may install, test, maintain and repair propane/natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in residential and commercial premises. They are involved in the installation or alteration of any gas system, except vehicle fuel systems under the appropriate permit.

Educational Path

Gasfitter Class B Apprenticeships

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