Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Pipefitters use blueprints and project specifications to construct and repair piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals and fuel. Steamfitters are typically Pipefitters who specialize in pipe systems that move liquids or gases under high pressure. Steamfitters/Pipefitters test and maintain the systems once they are in place, using specialized equipment to ensure the safety of the pipes and other components of the system such as the automatic controls that are increasingly being used to monitor these systems. Steamfitters/Pipefitters often work on heating and cooling systems in large industrial plants as well as various systems in electric power plants. They must know how to work with a wide variety of materials because these systems are made of different types, including steel, copper, plastic and numerous metal alloys.

Note: This trade is transitioning to mandatory certification, effective December 1, 2023. Refer to SkilledTradesBC for details.

Steamfitter/Pipefitter is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

Other programs in this sector:

 | Plumber

Recommendations

Recommended education: Grade 12 or equivalent preferred, including English 12; Algebra 11 or Trade Math 11; Physics 11 or Science & Tech 11.

 

The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1-to-4 of progressive technical training, with each Level taking 7-8 weeks (210-240 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,300 hours of work-based training.

 

A Foundation Program can jump-start your career without employer sponsorship by supplying the knowledge and skills to enter directly at Level 2, after 21 weeks of training (refer to SkilledTradesBC for alternative paths into the occupation).

PROGRAM TYPES

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Apr 08 2024May 24 2024

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

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Date

Program

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Camosun College

Interurban

Sep 03 2024Oct 25 2024

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

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Date

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Sep 03 2024Oct 25 2024

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Sep 16 2024Nov 01 2024

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

Camosun College

Interurban

Oct 28 2024Dec 20 2024

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 28 2024Dec 20 2024

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

Camosun College

Interurban

Nov 04 2024Dec 20 2024

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Nov 04 2024Dec 20 2024

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 06 2025Feb 21 2025

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 21 2025

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 21 2025

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Feb 24 2025Apr 11 2025

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

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