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.
| Board by-Law | |
Gasfitter (Class A) |
National Occupational Standard (for current exam) Red Seal Occupational Standard (for future exams to be developed) |
Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) |
National Occupational Standard (for current exam) |
Additional mandatory licence to be obtained after receiving the Certificate of Qualification:
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Gasfitter and Domestic Gasfitter Certification | |
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 Polytech (All Levels)
AC (Level 2 only) |
| Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) | 2 | 1,800 | 10-10 | RRC Polytech (All Levels)
AC (Level 2 only) |
Training Standards:
Red Seal Exam Information
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
| Gasfitter | ||
| Years of Experience | Hours Required | Additional Practical Exam Required |
| 6 | 10,800 | No |
 Employer Declaration | Employer Declaration (FR) Statutory Declaration | Statutory Declaration (FR) | ||
| Domestic Gasfitter | ||
| Years of Experience | Hours Required | Additional Practical Exam Required |
| 3 | 5,400 | No |
| Employer Declaration | Employer Declaration (FR) Statutory Declaration | Statutory Declaration (FR) | ||
Designated Trainers:
| Work Experience Form - Gasfitter (Class A) |
| Work Experience Form - Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) |