Gasfitter - Class A
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).
Note: This trade is transitioning to mandatory certification, effective December 1, 2023. Refer to SkilledTradesBC for details.
Gas Fitter - Class A is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
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In BC, all Gas Fitters must hold a Class 'A' or Class 'B' Gas Fitter licence issued by Technical Safety BC.
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 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).