Parts Technician 2

Parts 

Technician 2

partsperson parts technician
Manufacturing Construction Aerospace Oil and Gas Forestry Aerospace Transportation & Transit Maritime AnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to follow proper health and safety requirements 
  • How to communicate effectively 
  • How to identify parts  
  • How to catalogue parts 
  • How to use equipment and procedures to handle materials  

A Parts Technician 2 is an organized and resourceful tradesperson who excels at maintaining a complex system for receiving and sorting parts and supplies. 

As a Parts Technician 2, you’ll enjoy using your systematic and dexterous skills to receive goods and sort incoming parts, supplies and materials.  

You’ll maintain shipping and receiving records, keeping account of the type, amount and location of a wide range of parts and supplies. You’ll have many industries to choose from, as you oversee the essential systems that keep our communities running. 

3.00
1.00
Training Hours
1680
False

For more information regarding the other levels in this progressive trade, please refer to the following program pages:

Program Updates

CofQ Exam Information


 

Program Information and Resources

In effect starting August 1, 2023

Program Profile

Occupational Description

A "Parts Technician 2" is involved in ordering, warehousing, maintaining inventory control and sales of parts. They are responsible for identifying parts and equipment, searching for parts, shipping and receiving parts, providing customer service and advice, and maintaining records. 

A Parts Technician works in various industries such as automotive service, commercial transport, heavy duty equipment, small engine repair, aeronautics, agricultural equipment, marine equipment, the mining sector, and the forestry sector. The work environment for Parts Technicians is generally indoors in a warehouse and/or at a service counter. Some parts people may perform deliveries of parts to their customers. Parts Technicians generally work in teams that include retail service staff, sales staff, and service technicians.

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Communication 
  • Coordination 
  • Parts identification and cataloguing 
  • Health and safety procedures 
  • Materials handling techniques and equipment 
Certification challenge only trade
1

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. 

Electrician Endorsement: Marine

Electrician Endorsement: 

Marine 

marina in horsehoe bay bc
Maritime Construction AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to install marine wiring 
  • How to install and maintain power generation components 
  • How to install and maintain power distribution components 
  • How to install and maintain shipboard systems and controls 
  • How to test and troubleshoot  

Marine Electricians enjoy the challenge of managing electrical installation, maintenance and repairs in a marine environment—keeping our ships functioning safely and efficiently. 

As a Marine Electrician, you’ll bring your resourceful approach to a unique environment.  

Every day, you’ll take a hands-on and careful approach to the complex systems that run our ships. You’ll ensure safe distribution of electrical power by installing electrical components, interpreting drawings and applying codes and regulations.  

6.00
1.00
Training Hours
1680
False

Program Updates

Program Information and Resources

Program Profile

Occupational Description

A Marine Electrician understands electrical installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in a marine environment and is responsible for the safe operation and distribution of AC and DC electrical power to the various ship systems. Marine electricians apply and install transits, cabling and terminations, interpret marine electrical drawings, interpret and apply marine codes and regulations, use test equipment for troubleshooting ship systems such as main and auxi

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Exam Information and Resources

 

Endorsement Exam

 

Updates:

  • None

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Critical thinking 
  • Troubleshooting  
  • Judgement and decision-making 
  • Quality control analysis  
  • Installation and maintenance 
Certification challenge only trade
1

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. 

Electrician, Industrial

Industrial

electrician

Construction Maritime Mining Forestry Transportation & Transit
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications 
  • How to install electrical components  
  • How to replace or repair electrical components 
  • How to keep maintenance records 
  • How to test electrical equipment for current, voltage and resistance 

Industrial Electricians work behind-the-scenes to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a wide range of sites—from mines to shipyards and factories.  

As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll inspect, test and repair industrial equipment and electrical systems.

You’ll be inspecting, installing, maintaining and repairing high-voltage industrial equipment and electrical controls at shipyards, factories, and other industrial sites. You’ll have an analytical skillset and good dexterity to ensure you can safely work in a physical and alert way. 

40.00
4.00
Training Hours
6000
True

Program Updates:

For more information on the Marine Endorsement please refer to the Marine Electrician - Endorsement Program page.

Logbook and Evidence Guides

Signoff Form

Harmonized Program Information and Resources

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Industrial Electricians inspect, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and service industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. Service includes calibration and preventative/predictive maintenance. They are employed by maintenance departments of plants, mines, smelters, oil and gas operations, mills, shipyards, utility companies, manufacturing facilities and other industrial establishments. Some are employed by electrical contractors

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Exam Information and Resources

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Updates:

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Updates:

  • October 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2016 RSOS and 2021 RSOS can be found here. 

Information:

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Critical thinking 
  • Troubleshooting  
  • Judgement and decision-making 
  • Quality control analysis  
  • Installation and maintenance 
Certification challenge only trade
1

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.

Gasfitter - Class B

Gasfitter

Class B

CommercialGasFitter
Oil and Gas Construction Forestry Maritime
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • 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 

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.  

20.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

Note: SkilledTradesBC is responsible for administering the apprenticeship for Gasfitter – Class B 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. 

Skilled Trades Certification Updates

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 B 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 the 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 B Certificate of Qualification issued by SkilledTradesBC (either B.C. or with Red Seal endorsement) or other Canadian jurisdictional authorities; or 

  • A Class B 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. 

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 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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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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Exam Information and Resources

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  • November 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2014 Gasfitter - Class B NOA)

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Monitoring and quality control 
  • Operation of power tools and equipment  
  • Fuel systems and gas equipment 
  • Venting and air supply 
  • Controls and safeguards 
Certification challenge only trade
1

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.

Gasfitter - Class A

Gasfitter

Class A 

CommercialGasFitter
Oil and Gas Maritime Construction Forestry
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • 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 

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 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.

20.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

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.

Skilled Trades Certification Updates

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. 

Program Updates

  • 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.

New Red Seal Program Information

Implementation Date: January 1, 2023

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Gasfitters – Class A install, test, maintain and repair propane and/or natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in residential and commercial premises. They are involved in the installation or alteration of any gas system, except vehicle fuel systems, under an appropriate permit. Class A Gasfitters can work on appliances and equipment that 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. 

Please note: to register for Gasfitter – Class A, a tradesperson must hold Gasfitter – Class B Certification.

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Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below.

Updates:

Information:

Updates:

  • April 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2014 Gasfitter - Class A NOA)

Information:

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Monitoring and quality control 
  • Operation of power tools and equipment  
  • Fuel systems and gas equipment 
  • Venting and air supply 
  • Controls and safeguards 
Certification challenge only trade
1

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. 

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