Gasfitter

Class B

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. 

As a Gasfitter – Class B, you’ll use your strong math skills and thorough approach to install, repair and maintain propane and natural gas products found in homes and buildings with safety as top of mind. 

You may find yourself inside a building or outside, working on a range of tasks that ensure the proper use of gas.  

What You'll Learn

  • How to measure and mark reference points for gas installations 
  • How to install and maintain gas meters, regulators and lines 
  • How to install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components 
  • How to repair and service gas appliances and related equipment  
  • How to test for and deal with gas leaks 

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 

Technical Training

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

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

Note: SkilledTradesBC is responsible for administering the apprenticeship for Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal Endorsement. Technical Safety BC is responsible for regulating the Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification (license). Please refer to the Technical Safety BC web site for information on the Certificate of Qualification examination requirements.

Skilled Trades Certification Updates

As an interim measure, SkilledTradesBC recognizes holders of Gasfitter Class A and Class B Certificate of Qualification issued by Technical Safety BC as being compliant with Skilled Trades Certification beginning December 1, 2023.

We also continue to recognize Gasfitter Class A and Class B Certificate of Qualification or Apprenticeship issued by SkilledTradesBC or another Canadian jurisdiction, as well as Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in Gasfitter Class A and Class B. 

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

Program Updates

  • November 2024: The Red Seal Gasfitter - Class B program will be implemented on January 1, 2025. Please see OPSN 2024 026.

  • April 2022: Transition Update (Year 4) All levels of the current (pre-2019) program have been phased out. Apprentices who completed Level 1 before 2019 are asked to contact their Apprenticeship Advisor before registering for Level 2. 

  • September 2018: Transition Plan (revised April 2022)

  • March 2018: OPSN 2018 002.1 Program Changes

 

New Red Seal Program Information

Implemetation Date: January 1, 2025 

Program Information and Resources

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Gasfitters – Class B design, install, test, adjust, maintain and repair lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in various sectors. 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. Appliances and equipment include those that do not exceed 400,000 Btuh (British Thermal Units per hour) or 120 kW (kilowatts) such as boilers, burners, makeup air units, furnaces, process burners, and various other gas-fired equipment.

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