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Steamfitter - Pipefitter

Trade Description:

Steamfitter-pipefitters fabricate and maintain piping systems used to carry gases, liquids and solids of all types. They work in many industrial settings, from manufacturers to water treatment plants. Duties include interpreting blueprints and drawings; sketching fabrication details; and working to codes and specifications.

Potential employers include pipeline and general construction contractors, thermal or steam generating plants, manufacturers, hospitals, schools, chemical plants, pulp mills and oil refineries.

Trade Regulation PDF Document Prepping for the Exam - Booklist
Red Seal Occupational Standard
Additional mandatory requirement to be obtained after receiving the Certificate of Qualification:
 

Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:

Levels Total Hours/Year
(On-the-Job & Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Delivered By
4 1,800 9-9-9-8 RRC
 

Training Standards:

2019 Technical Training Standard (See Implementation Schedule below)
PDF Document Level One PDF Document Level Chart
PDF Document Level Two PDF Document RSOS Subtask to Unit Comparison
PDF Document Level Three
PDF Document Level Four
 
2011 Technical Training Standard
PDF Document Level One PDF Document Level Chart
PDF Document Level Two PDF Document Profile Chart
PDF Document Level Three
PDF Document Level Four
 

Implementation Schedule

2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024
Level 1 – 2019 Standard Level 1 – 2019 Standard Level 1 – 2019 Standard Level 1 – 2019 Standard
Level 2 – 2011 Standard Level 2 - 2019 Standard Level 2 – 2019 Standard Level 2 – 2019 Standard
Level 3 – 2011 Standard Level 3 - 2011 Standard Level 3 - 2019 Standard Level 3 - 2019 Standard
Level 4 – 2011 Standard Level 4 - 2011 Standard Level 4 - 2011 Standard Level 4 - 2019 Standard
 

Red Seal Exam Information

Red Seal Exam Breakdown Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide
Sample Exams                                                             Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF)
 

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

Years of Experience
Hours Required
Additional Practical
Exam Required
7.5 13,500 No
PDF Document Employer Declaration | PDF Document Employer Declaration (FR)
PDF Document Statutory Declaration | PDF Document Statutory Declaration (FR)
 

Accredited Programs:

Apprenticeship Trade Training Institution -
Secondary Schools
Training Institution -
Post-Secondary Schools
Training Institution
Program Name
Level
Steamfitter-Pipefitter Piping Industry Technical College __ Plumbing & Pipe Trades (High School Vocational) 1