Boilermaker
A boilermaker assembles, installs and fits tanks, boilers and other storage equipment. They are involved with all aspects of tank and vessel construction and are trained to read and interpret blueprints, layout and cut steel plate, roll and cut sheet steel, assemble and install nozzles, rings, fines and trays to finished units, weld using oxyacetylene and electric arc equipment, construct steam drums, refractories, air ducts, fans and other equipment for boiler units, dismantle rigging and hoisting equipment.
Potential employers include construction contractors, building maintenance firms and painting contractors.
Apprenticeship Overview
Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
- Red River College Polytechnic
1
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Training Standards
You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
4.5
Years of Experience
Years of Experience
8,100
Hours Required
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
Additional Practical Exam Required
Red Seal Exam Information
- Red Seal Exam Breakdown
- Sample Exams
- Types of Exam Questions
- Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide
- Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF)
- Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide
