Gasfitter

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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;

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

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 By-Law

Commercial (A) or Domestic (B) Gas licence

Additional mandatory licence to be obtained after receiving the Certificate of Qualification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Gasfitter and Domestic Gasfitter Certification

Apprenticeship Overview

Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Domestic Gasfitter (Class B)
    • Assiniboine College (Level 2 only)
    • Red River College Polytechnic (All Levels - 1 & 2)
  • Gasfitter (Class A)*
    • Assiniboine College (Level 2 only)
    • Red River College Polytechnic (All Levels - 3 & 4)

* For levels 3 and 4 of Gasfitter (Class A), technical training and practical experience prescribed for Domestic Gasfitter (Class B) is followed.

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

Training Standards

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

Gasfitter
6
Years of Experience
10,800
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
Domestic Gasfitter
3
Years of Experience
5,400
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
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Red Seal Exam Information

Domestic Gasfitter (Class B)

Gasfitter (Class A)

Designated Trainers

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