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Gasfitter

Trade Description:

Gasfitters install, inspect, repair and maintain gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators, heating units and appliances in residential, commercial and industrial establishments. This also includes testing and replacing defective equipment, attending to gas-escape calls and assisting in the investigation of gas fires and explosions, advising clients on safety features and maintenance of gas units, converting cars or appliances to use natural gas fuels, preparing work reports, reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints.

There are two types of gasfitters based on the licence they obtain;

a. Gasfitter (Class A)- works on all equipment, commonly referred to as Commercial / Industrial
b. Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) - works on equipment with up to and including 400,000 BTUs (British thermal units)

Gasfitters are employed by gas utility companies and gas servicing companies and also work in new home building and renovation, heavy industrial, and institutional and commercial construction sectors.

Trade Regulation
Additional mandatory licence to be obtained after receiving the Certificate of Qualification:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Gasfitter and Domestic Gasfitter Certification
 

Occupational Analyses:

Gasfitter (Class A) National Occupational Analysis
Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) National Occupational Analysis
 

Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:

Levels Total Hours/Year
(On-the-Job & Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Delivered By
Gasfitter (Class A)* (2) + 2 1,800 (10-10)-10-8
RRC (All Levels)
ACC (Level 2 only)
Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) 2 1,800 10-10
RRC (All Levels)
ACC (Level 2 only)
* For levels 1 and 2 of Gasfitter (Class A), technical training and practical experience prescribed for Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) is followed.
 

Training Standards:

PDF Document Level One PDF Document Domestic Gasfitter Level Chart
PDF Document Level Two PDF Document Domestic Gasfitter Profile Chart
PDF Document Level Three PDF Document Gasfitter Level Chart
PDF Document Level Four PDF Document Gasfitter Profile Chart
PDF Document Domestic Gasfitter POA Subtask to Unit Comparison PDF Document Gasfitter POA Subtask to Unit Comparison
 

Red Seal Exam Information

Red Seal Exam Breakdown for Gasfitter (Class A)

Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide for Gasfitter (Class A) (PDF)

Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide for Gasfitter (Class A) (Online)

Gasfitter (Class A) Sample Exams
Red Seal Exam Breakdown for Domestic Gasfitter (Class B)

Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide for Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) (PDF)

Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide for Gasfitter (Class B) (Online)

Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) Sample Exams
 

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

Gasfitter
Years of Experience Hours Required Additional Practical Exam Required
6 10,800 No
PDF Document Employer Declaration | PDF Document Employer Declaration (FR)
PDF Document Statutory Declaration | PDF Document Statutory Declaration (FR)
 
Domestic Gasfitter
Years of Experience Hours Required Additional Practical Exam Required
3 5,400 No
PDF Document Employer Declaration | PDF Document Employer Declaration (FR)
PDF Document Statutory Declaration | PDF Document Statutory Declaration (FR)
 

Designated Trainers:

PDF Document Work Experience Form - Gasfitter (Class A)
PDF Document Work Experience Form - Domestic Gasfitter (Class B)