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.

Occupational Analyses:

Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:

Training Standards:

Level One	Domestic Gasfitter Level Chart
Level Two	Domestic Gasfitter Profile Chart
Level Three	Gasfitter Level Chart
Level Four	Gasfitter Profile Chart
Domestic Gasfitter POA Subtask to Unit Comparison	Gasfitter POA Subtask to Unit Comparison

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)