Gasfitter

Class A 

Gasfitters are careful people who enjoy a physical workplace and function well under pressure. They are very precise, as they oversee the gas systems that heat and power our homes and businesses. 

CommercialGasFitter

As a Gasfitter - Class A, you’ll enjoy a hands-on, atmosphere where you work to install, service and maintain gas lines, appliances and equipment in a range of settings. Using your knack for precision and math, you’ll know the details around fuel, venting, and air supply systems. It’s a challenging and rewarding role, as your work directly impacts the safe use of gas in home and buildings.

What You'll Learn

  • How to measure and mark reference points for gas installations
  • How to install, maintain and service fuel systems
  • How to install, maintain and service venting and air supply systems
  • How to install and service gas equipment
  • How to install and service controls and safeguards 

Key Job Skills

  • Monitoring and quality control
  • Operation of power tools and equipment
  • Fuel systems and gas equipment
  • Venting and air supply
  • Controls and safeguards 

Start Your Apprenticeship

Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.

Technical Training 20 weeks over 2 years
Work-Based Training
3000 HOURS
General Skills
Analytical Curious Independent Logical Persistent

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

New Red Seal Program Information

Implementation Date: January 1, 2023

Note: To register for Gasfitter – Class A, a tradesperson must hold Gasfitter – Class B Certification.

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

Program and Exam Updates

 

Note: SkilledTradesBC is responsible for administering the apprenticeship for Gasfitter – Class A Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement. Technical Safety BC is responsible for overseeing the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment through Gas Certification. Please refer to the Technical Safety BC website for information on its gas certification exam requirements.

Trade workers and their employers are responsible for ensuring they hold the necessary licenses or credentials to meet all applicable regulatory requirements.  

In British Columbia, Gasfitter – Class A is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, administered by SkilledTradesBC. Trade workers must also be certified by Technical Safety BC to work in the trade, and more information on that certification is available here on Technical Safety BC website. 

Skilled Trades Certification, also known as compulsory trades, requires tradespeople working in the trade to be either a registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC or a certified journeyperson.  

To be considered a certified journeyperson, you must hold one of the following qualifications: 

  • A Gasfitter – Class A Certificate of Qualification issued by SkilledTradesBC (either B.C. or with Red Seal endorsement) or other Canadian jurisdictional authorities; or 

  • A Class A Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification issued by Technical Safety BC, obtained by successfully passing a full-scope technical exam. 

If you have any questions about Skilled Trades Certification requirements, please complete this Contact form and our Advisors will get in touch with you. 

  • April 2025: New Gasfitter - Class A apprenticeship and challenge pathway pre-requisites have been added. Please see OPSN 2025 008 for details.

  • Level 2 Technical Training of the Red Seal Gasfitter - Class A program will be implemented on January 1, 2024.

  • The Red Seal Gasfitter - Class A program will be implemented on January 1, 2023. Please see OPSN 2022 023 for details.

  • November 2020: Gasfitter - Class A will be designated as a Red Seal trade in BC as of April 1, 2021. The new Program Outline and Program Profile for this Red Seal Program are posted below. Please see OPSN 2020 010 for details.

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.