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).
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Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Oct 15 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Gasfitter - Class B | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 06 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Gasfitter - Class B | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Mar 24 2025–May 30 2025 | Gasfitter - Class B |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Oct 15 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Gasfitter - Class B | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 06 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Gasfitter - Class B | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Mar 24 2025–May 30 2025 | Gasfitter - Class B |