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Apprentice, Foundation, Youth and other Non-Apprentice intake schedules starting out to March 31, 2018 are shown. Please use the schedules' mail icon to contact the institution directly about registration information, note that dates and other information are subject to change. We expect new schedules to be released in Fall 2017 but do not yet have a release date.

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Gasfitter (Class A)

Plumbers, Pipe & Gas Fitters

Gas Fitters install, test, maintain, assemble, construct, operate, alter and repair propane and natural-gas regulated products, such as appliances, supply lines, equipment and accessories for use in residential and commercial premises. Limitations are dependent upon a classification level of 'B' or 'A'.

Class 'A' Gas Fitters may perform the installation or alteration of any gas system without input limitation (except vehicle fuel systems under the appropriate permit).

Gas Fitter - Class 'A' is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

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Please choose from one of the highlighted schedules below:

  • Go To Apprenticeship Schedules
  • No Foundation Schedules Available
  • No Youth Schedules Available
  • No Vocational Schedules Available

Quick Facts

  • Requirements:

    In BC, all Gas Fitters must hold a Class 'A' or Class 'B' Gas Fitter licence issued by the British Columbia Safety Authority (safetyauthority.ca).

     

    An applicant for a Class 'A' Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification must have held a Class 'B' Certificate of Qualification for a minimum of two years.

     

    The Apprenticeship Program involves 8 weeks (240 hours) of technical training. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 3,600 hours of work-based training.

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