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Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter

Description

"Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter" means a person who may install, test, maintain, manufacture, assemble, construct, operate, alter and repairs propane/natural gas regulated products, such as: supply lines, appliances, equipment and accessories for use in residential and commercial premises. Limitations are dependent upon classification level.

Gasfitters employed by utility companies may install, repair/service distribution systems, meter sets and fittings from a city gate or bulk storage facility to the outlet of an individual user's meter set.
Those employed by propane distributors may install/service propane vaporizers, tanks/cylinder systems, liquid/vapour piping supply systems, temporary heating equipment, propane metering/dispensing equipment, and propane pumping equipment.

Gasfitters employed by mechanical and service companies may install and maintain piping and appliances in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

The ITA is responsible for administering the apprenticeship training for Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter - (Class B). Under the Safety Standards Act for Gas Safety Regulation the ITA delivers the technical training for the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) (Class B) Gasfitter Certificate of Qualification and the BCSA is responsible for administering the (Class B) Gasfitter Certificate of Qualification exam. Please refer to the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) web site - www.safetyauthority.ca for information on the (Class B) Gasfitter Certificate of Qualification examination requirements. Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter - (Class B) examinees are required to have a 70% or better mark before acquiring the Class B Gasfitter Certificate of Qualification from the BCSA. 
 
Program Profile
Domestic-Commercial Gasfitter Class B Profile

Program Outine
Domestic-Commercial Gasfitter - Class B Program Outline

Training Institutions
Click here for a list of ITA-approved institutions

Certification Challenge Application
Please refer to the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) web site - www.safetyauthority.ca for information on the (Class B) Gasfitter Certificate of Qualification.

Equivalency Status Application
Not Applicable.

Prior Work-based Training Credit Application
CS002.1 Gasfitter.pdf