Gasfitter - Class B

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).

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

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Recommendations

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.

 

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 (refer to SkilledTradesBC for alternative paths into the occupation).

PROGRAM TYPES

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Apr 02 2024Jun 07 2024

Gasfitter - Class B

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Apr 08 2024Jun 14 2024

Gasfitter - Class B

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Camosun College

Interurban

Apr 15 2024Jun 21 2024

Domestic/Commercial Gas Fitter

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Aug 06 2024Oct 11 2024

Domestic Gas Fitter

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Aug 19 2024Oct 25 2024

Gasfitter - Class B (New Level)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Aug 26 2024Nov 01 2024

Domestic/Commercial Gas Fitter

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Sep 03 2024Nov 08 2024

Gasfitter - Class B

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Oct 15 2024Dec 19 2024

Domestic Gas Fitter

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 15 2024Dec 20 2024

Gasfitter - Class B

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 06 2025Mar 14 2025

Domestic/Commercial Gas Fitter

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Jan 06 2025Mar 14 2025

Gasfitter - Class B (New Level)

Institution

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Mar 14 2025

Gasfitter - Class B

Institution

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Jan 07 2025Mar 14 2025

Domestic Gas Fitter

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Mar 24 2025May 29 2025

Domestic Gas Fitter

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Mar 24 2025May 30 2025

Gasfitter - Class B (New Level)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Mar 24 2025May 30 2025

Gasfitter - Class B

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