Gasfitter - Class B
Design, install, test, adjust, maintain, and repair fuel piping systems, venting, air supply systems, and appliances.
Gasfitters – Class B design, install, test, adjust, maintain, and repair fuel piping systems, venting, air supply systems, appliances, equipment and accessories in various sectors. Class B may work in residential, institutional and commercial building and restaurants on fuel-fired appliances that do not exceed 400 000 British Thermal Units per hour (Btuhs) or 120 kilowatts (kW).
Key Skills Needed
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electrical and electronic aptitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
Watch Kyle as he shares what a typical day looks like as a Gasfitter and talks about the parts of the job people may not know, and why safety, precision, and attention to detail are key to doing the job well.
Pathways to Certification
- Direct Entry
Start working with a certified journeyperson and begin your apprenticeship right away - no experience needed. Most apprentices spend about 80% of their time on the job and 20% in training. - Pre-Apprenticeship
Take a program at a college or training institution to build foundational skills before starting your apprenticeship. - Trade Experience
If you already have experience – whether in Canada or internationally – you may be able to challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified.
Working Conditions
- Work indoors and outdoors year-round
- Construction sites, homes, commercial buildings and industrial facilities
- Work in tight spaces and awkward positions at times
- Regular use of testing equipment, power tools and diagnostic devices
- Physical work involving lifting, climbing and carrying materials
- Hazards include gas systems, power tools and live equipment
- Follow safety procedures
