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Gasfitter - Class B

Gasfitter - Class B

Note: This trade is transitioning to a Pan-Canadian Harmonized program, so it is important that Apprentices understand how that impacts their program path. Details on the transition can be found via the Industry Training Authority link, or contact your trainer for the most current updates.

Gas Fitters install, test, maintain, assemble, construct, operate, alter and repair gas-regulated products, such as appliances, supply lines, equipment and accessories for use in residential and commercial premises. Fuels may include natural gas, manufactured gas, liquefied petroleum gas, digester gas, landfill gas, biogas or a mixture or dilution of any of these gases and Hydrogen. Limitations are dependent upon a classification level of 'B' or 'A'.

Class 'B' Gas Fitters (formerly known as “Domestic/Commercial”) may perform the installation or alteration of gas appliances and systems with an input limitation up to and including 120 kW (equivalent to 400,000 British Thermal Units).

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:

    The following education is recommended: Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred), including English 10, Math 10, and Science 10.

     

    In BC, all Gas Fitters must hold a Class 'A' or Class 'B' Gas Fitter licence issued by Technical Safety BC (technicalsafetybc.ca).

     

    The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1 and 2 of progressive technical training, with each Level taking 10 weeks (300 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 3,000 hours of work-based training.

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