Residential Steep Roofer

Residential 

Steep Roofer

ConstructionAthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to read blueprints and interpret building codes 
  • How to use tools, roofing equipment, ladders and work platforms 
  • How to inspect and prepare roofs for repair and replacement 
  • How to measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join materials on site 
  • How to install built-in gutters, flat roofing and steep roofing materials 

 

Residential Steep Roofers get to feel like they’re on top of the world. They thrive in challenging and physical conditions, adhering to top safety standards while building and repairing roofs. 

As a Residential Steep Roofer, you’ll work at various angles and on diverse surfaces in all weather conditions. You’ll be very precise in this position, as your planning relies on a solid grasp of reading blueprints and making calculations to order, cut and install materials.  

You’re comfortable working alone or as part of a team. You’re also comfortable using ladders while carrying heavy loads.

6.00
2.00
Training Hours
2400
False

Program Updates

The Exam Breakdown is available for the Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) exam and shows the approximate percentage of weighting per General Area of Competency (GAC).

Program 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.

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.

  • Dexterity 
  • Good physical condition 
  • Comfortable working at heights 
  • Independent and collaborative 
  • Drawing, specifications and manual interpretation 
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.

Residential Building Maintenance Worker

Residential Building 

Maintenance Worker

ConstructionAnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to perform all duties in accordance with building codes and bylaws 
  • How to maintain or repair piping and plumbing fixtures, as well as electrical appliances, outlets and accessories 
  • How to lay out, measure, cut and assemble wood 
  • How to maintain and place concrete products  
  • How to maintain, repair and remove gutters, flashing, roofing systems, insulation, tiles, carpet, Gyproc walls, and more 

Residential Building Maintenance Workers are highly versatile and can assess many situations—from construction to plumbing—and address them, ensuring the buildings they manage are in working order. 

As a Residential Building Maintenance Worker, you’ll enjoy a dynamic and engaging role.  

You’re very resourceful, using a broad range of knowledge and skills to repair, maintain, install and remove a range of components and systems. This could include fixing electrical appliances, removing a troublesome plumbing fixture—and more, making you an essential handyperson who can do a bit of everything

24.00
3.00
Training Hours
4500
False

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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.

  • Communication and coordination  
  • Troubleshooting 
  • Hand and power tool use 
  • Construction, plumbing and electrical techniques 
  • Knowledge of bylaws and building codes 
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. 

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Refrigeration and 

Air Conditioning Mechanic

Construction Maritime Mining Manufacturing
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and other specifications
  • How to install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
  • How to repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and heat pump systems
  • How to measure, cut and connect piping
  • How to prepare work estimates, work orders and inspection sheets 

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (RACM) are naturally logical and persistent, which serves them well as they fix heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

As a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, you’ll install, maintain, and repair residential central air conditioning systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and combined heating, ventilation and cooling systems.

This will require you to draw from your agile and independent nature, as you’re quick to spring into action and figure out the issues at hand.

33.00
4.00
Training Hours
6210
False

Skilled Trades Certification Updates:

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, also known as a compulsory trade, in British Columbia. This means that to work in this trade, you must be registered as an apprentice, be a certified journeyperson, or have applied as a Trade Qualifier or Uncertified Experienced Worker.

 

Program Updates:

  • April 2025: OPSN 2025 007 (New Cross Program Credits)

  • January 2023: For information regarding Year 4 of transition, please see the Transition Update or the Transition Plan for more details. Apprentices who have completed Current Level 2 (CL2) or Current Level 3 (CL3) should contact their Apprenticeship Advisor to discuss options for addressing gaps in their training before taking their next level of technical training.

  • February 2019: OPSN-2019-001 Program changes

  • OPSN Archives

Please be aware that changes have been made to the Gasfitter - Class B program, please view OPSN 2018 002.1 for details. 

 

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Program Profile

Occupational Description

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics install, maintain and service residential, commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units and systems. They connect to air delivery systems, install and service hydronic and secondary refrigerant systems and associated controls. Their duties include laying out reference points for installation, assembling and installing components, installing wiring to connect components to an electric power supply, and calibrating related controls.  

They measure, cut, bend, thread and connect pipe to functional components and utilities. They also maintain and service systems by inspecting and testing components, brazing and soldering parts to repair defective joints, adjusting and replacing worn or defective components and reassembling repaired components and systems. As part of service and commissioning, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics start-up, test, charge, adjust, calibrate, balance, measure, verify, maintain and document systems. 

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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.

  • Troubleshooting
  • Fundamentals of refrigeration
  • Electrical components and safety
  • Refrigeration and air conditioning installation
  • Air conditioning servicing 
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.

Piledriver and Bridgeworker

Piledriver and 

Bridgeworker

Maritime Construction Oil and Gas ForestryAthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to read construction drawings and interpret building codes
  • How to use power tools and shop equipment
  • How to use survey, access and rigging equipment
  • How to perform site layout and build concrete formwork
  • How to use marine work procedures including building cofferdams and bulkheads, piledriving, and repairing marine structures 

Piledriver and Bridgeworkers are collaborative and versatile builders involved in the creation, repair and removal of the many marine structures that make our waterways efficient and safe to use. 

As a Piledriver and Bridgeworker, you’re a highly collaborative and precise tradesperson who builds, repairs and maintains a wide range of marine structures including bridges, docks, wharves, tunnels and bulkheads.  

You’re comfortable reading complex construction drawings and following building codes, using your math skills and precision to ensure you closely follow requirements. You’ll work on a variety of projects in different phases, from surveying and levelling, to formwork, building cofferdams and bulkheads, and piledriving. 

And you’re a versatile team member, capable of fitting, welding, rigging, form work, seamanship, heavy-duty equipment operation—and more—on a daily basis.

18.00
3.00
Training Hours
3600
False

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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.

  • Trade-related math and science
  • Construction drawings and building code interpretation
  • Pildriving and bridgeworker tool use
  • Surveying and formwork
  • Marine navigation and structures 
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.

Petroleum Equipment Service Technician

Petroleum Equipment 

Service Technician

Oil and Gas Construction

Please note that this program is only available for those wishing to challenge certification. There is no apprenticeship pathway at this time.

Petroleum Equipment Service Technicians repair and maintain fueling systems in the downstream petroleum sector of the oil and gas industry. 

Training Hours
0
False

Program Updates

Please note that this program is only available for those wishing to challenge certification. The challenge package is now available. There is no apprenticeship pathway at this time.

Exam Resources

The Occupational Analysis describes the scope of competencies for the trade. The CofQ exam was developed to assess the competencies listed in this chart.

The Exam Breakdown for the Certificate of Qualification exam shows the approximate percentage of weighting per General Area of Competency (GAC).

The Reference Materials provide study material for challengers preparing to write the exam. 

Program and Challenge Information

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.

Certification challenge only trade
0

Petroleum Equipment Installer

Petroleum Equipment 

Installer

Oil and Gas Construction

Please note that this program is only available for those wishing to challenge certification. There is no apprenticeship pathway at this time.

Petroleum Equipment Installers install, remove and upgrade fueling systems in the downstream petroleum sector of the oil and gas industry. 

Training Hours
0
False

Program Updates

Please note that this program is only available for those wishing to challenge certification. The challenge package is now available. There is no apprenticeship pathway at this time.

 

Preparing For Your Exam

The Occupational Analysis describes the scope of competencies for the trade. The CofQ exam was developed to assess the competencies listed in this chart.

The Exam Weighting Chart for the Certificate of Qualification exam shows the approximate percentage of weighting per General Area of Competency (GAC).

The Reference Materials provide study material for challengers preparing to write the exam. 

Program and Challenge Information

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.

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Mobile Crane Operator - Hydraulic 80 Tonnes and Under

Mobile Crane Operator

Hydraulic 80 Tonnes and Under

Construction Mining Oil and GasAttentiveCalmConfidentCoordinatedDecisive
  • How to use rigging hardware and tools in the workplace 
  • How to interpret load charts and drawings 
  • How to assemble, operate, and disassemble a crane 
  • How to conduct a site assessment and safely position a crane 
  • How to operate a mobile crane to lift 80 tonnes and under 

Mobile Crane Operators (80 tonnes and under) are attentive and careful tradespeople who enjoy the challenge of operating a complex, mobile vehicle safely and efficiently.

As a Mobile Crane Operator - Hydraulic 80 tonnes and under, you’ll lift a wide range of materials to and from building sites with confidence.  

You’ll work largely at construction sites, managing everything to do with crane work including planning the lift, setting up the crane, and taking the crane down again when you’re done.  

7.00
2.00
Training Hours
400
False

BC Crane Safety registration is required for all crane operators in British Columbia. Crane Operator certification in British Columbia is mandatory by virtue of the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (WorkSafeBC). BC Crane Safety Registration forms are available at www.bccranesafety.ca

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Practical Assessment Information

To book a practical assessment, please contact Fulford Certification

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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.

  • Workplace safety 
  • Advanced driving 
  • Hand-eye coordination  
  • Radio and hand communication 
  • Critical thinking and time management 
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.

Mobile Crane Operator

Mobile Crane 

Operator

Construction Mining Oil and Gas
Red Seal
AttentiveCalmConfidentCoordinatedDecisive
  • How to use rigging hardware and tools in the workplace 
  • How to interpret load charts and drawings 
  • How to assemble, operate, and disassemble a crane 
  • How to conduct a site assessment and safely position a crane 
  • How to operate a mobile crane to lift 80 tonnes and over 

Mobile Crane Operators are precise, careful tradespeople who use calculations to safely move and lift the essential items and resources needed to build and repair a wide range of structures.

As a Mobile Crane Operator, you’ll make heavy lifting look easy as you hoist 80 tonnes and more of materials to and from building sites with confidence.  

You’ll work largely at construction sites, railway, shipping yards or resource industry yards, managing everything to do with crane work including planning the lift, setting up the crane, and taking the crane down again when you’re done.  

12.00
3.00
Training Hours
4980
False

BC Crane Safety registration is required for all crane operators in British Columbia. Crane Operator certification in British Columbia is mandatory by virtue of the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (WorkSafeBC). BC Crane Safety Registration forms are available at www.bccranesafety.ca

Program Updates

 

Practical Assessment Information

To book a practical assessment, please contact Fulford Certification.

Program Information (2024) and Resources

Effective September 1, 2024

Exam Information and Resources

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Updates:

  • April 2024: OPSN 2024 012 (Revised Program Outline, Profile, and SLEs effective September 1, 2024)

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  • April 2024: OPSN 2024 012 (Revised Program Outline, Profile, and SLEs effective September 1, 2024)

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  • March 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2012 NOA and 2021 RSOS can be found here.

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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.

  • Workplace safety 
  • Advanced driving 
  • Hand-eye coordination  
  • Radio and hand communication 
  • Critical thinking and time management 
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.

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Endorsement: Marine Fitter

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Endorsement: 

Marine Fitter

Maritime ConstructionAthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to identify shipbuilding processes 
  • How to implement safe work practices and work in hazardous environments 
  • How to read construction drawings  
  • How to create lofts 
  • How to assemble and repair ship structures, outfit ships, and erect hull blocks 

Marine Fitters are precise and tactile tradespeople who enjoy working closely with metal pieces, machinery and equipment to assemble, construct and repair ships. 

As a Marine Fitter, you’ll build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals for use in marine vessels.  

You’ll work with your hands to assemble and repair ship structures, outfit ships, erect hull blocks and create lofts. Your role is very collaborative, dealing with a range of tradespeople as you assemble, construct and repair the vessels we depend on. 

8.00
2.00
Training Hours
2460
False

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Program 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.

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.

  • Problem solving and math 
  • Drawing and specification interpretation 
  • Trade tools and equipment use 
  • Burning and welding 
  • Fabricating and metallurgy techniques 
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. 

Metal Fabricator (Fitter)

Metal Fabricator 

(Fitter)

Manufacturing Aerospace Construction Forestry Mining Maritime Oil and Gas
Red Seal
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to study engineering drawings and blueprints 
  • How to determine the type of metal required for the job 
  • How to construct patterns and templates as guides for layouts 
  • How to assemble and fit together metal using tack welding, bolting and riveting 
  • How to set up and operate heavy-duty and computer numerical control (CNC) metalworking machines 

Metal Fabricators are precise, mathematical and hands-on builders who design, create and put together the intricate metal pieces that make up the many products we use every day—from machines to ships.

As a Metal Fabricator, you’ll build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals for use in manufacturing and construction industries.  

You’ll draw from your natural skills as a builder, working with your hands to create anything from a container ship to a swivilling chair. You deal with intricate pieces of metal that come together to create something that works as it was intended.

20.00
3.00
Training Hours
4800
False

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

Program Information and Resources

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Metal Fabricators build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals for use in a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. Their work is often intricate and highly precise, and they must be familiar with the properties of metal and know how to operate specialized metalworking machines. They can work for sheet metal fabrication and welding shops and for manufacturers of structural steel, boilers, heavy machinery and transportation equipment. They can also work for shipbuilding companies and for welding, ironwork and sheet metal work contractors. Metal fabrication is a good foundational skill to have in many rapidly evolving industries, such as aviation. 

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  • March 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2012 NOA 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.

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.

  • Problem solving and math 
  • Drawing and specification interpretation 
  • Trade tools and equipment use 
  • Burning and welding 
  • Fabricating and metallurgy techniques 
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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