Sprinkler 

Fitter

Sprinkler Fitters have a real impact on the safety of their communities. They are the tradespeople who make sure all buildings have the proper sprinkler systems in place. 

sprinkler fitter

As a Sprinkler Fitter, you’ll be comfortable taking on a role of great responsibility—designing, assembling and installing sprinkler systems.

You’ll apply stringent safety regulations to your work, ensuring each system you install and repair is in top working order. Many systems can be quite complicated, and you’ll be the one who makes sure each one can save buildings and even lives, if needed.

What You'll Learn

  • How to read and interpret drawings, specifications and fire codes
  • How to select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe
  • How to join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment
  • How to install valves, alarms, controls and associated equipment
  • How to test systems for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment 

Key Job Skills

  • WHMIS and WorkSafe BC compliance
  • Cutting, brazing, and soldering equipment use
  • Project planning according to industry codes, regulations and standards
  • Sprinkler components installation
  • Water supply and sprinkler systems installation 

Start Your Apprenticeship

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

Technical Training 24 weeks over 3 years
Work-Based Training
6480 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. 

Program Information and Resources

Exam Information and Resources

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Program and Exam Updates

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.