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Gasfitter - Class B

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 '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).

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

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 6 weeks (180 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 3,600 hours of work-based training.

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