Overview
Gasfitters – Class A design, install, test, adjust, maintain and repair lines, appliances, burners, equipment and accessories in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sectors. Fuels may include natural gas, manufactured gas, liquefied petroleum gas, digester gas, landfill gas, biogas or a mixture or dilution of any of these gases and Hydrogen and fuel oils. Appliances and equipment include any gas system, regardless of input, (except vehicle fuel systems), under an appropriate permit.
Gasfitter – Class A is a progressive model expanding on the training received in the Gasfitter – Class B apprenticeship training. Candidates must possess a Gas-fitter class B Certificate of Qualification for at least 2 years and successfully completing the Gasfitter – Class A apprenticeship technical training with a training provider recognized by Technical Safety BC, to be eligible to challenge the Technical Safety BC Certificate of Qualification exam to become a Gasfitter – Class A.
The Gasfitter – Class A program consists of two levels that cover the in-school technical portion of the apprenticeship training. All levels of training use applied learning in conjunction with practical exercises.
Apprentices who have:
- completed the required work-place hours (as signed off by the sponsoring employer),
- successfully completed the in-school technical training and,
- passed the Technical Safety BC Certificate of Qualification exam
are eligible to receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification.
Check the Apprenticeship Training Schedules to see available training dates.
Gasfitter – Class A Apprenticeship
In response to federal and provincial changes to regulations and standards governing the Gasfitter (Class A) trade, ITA has developed a new Gasfitter (Class A) apprenticeship program.
If you try to register and the level is unavailable please ask the Apprentice Services Customer Representative to add your contact information to the interests list to be notified when additional intakes become available.
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements
You must:
- hold a current Gasfitter B Certificate of Qualification with Technical Safety BC and
- be an active apprentice registered with SkilledTradesBC to register for apprenticeship training at BCIT.
Recommended for success
The following education is recommended for apprentices entering this occupation. These are not prerequisites, but rather a desired level of skill or knowledge that will contribute to success in the industry.
- Grade 12 diploma including:
- English 12
- Applications of Math 11 or Principles of Math 11
- Physics 11
Due to the high level of skill required in math and physics for the Gasfitter B program, industry and instructors strongly advise apprentices to upgrade their math and physics skills prior to registration for technical training in this program.
Apprentices with medical or physical difficulties should contact Accessibility Services to arrange an interview with the Institute’s rehabilitation specialist.
International applicants
BCIT welcomes apprentice training requests from Canadian citizens and permanent residents only. View programs that accept international students
Scheduled Intakes
Multiple start dates each year.
Please refer to the Apprenticeship Training Schedule for availability of upcoming intakes.
Register for Apprentice Training
To register for apprentice training:
- Consult the training schedule to find a date that is suitable to both you and your employer.
- Create your BCIT ID if you don’t already have one.
- Register by phone or email.
- Pay the $200 commitment fee.
Disclosure of personal information & privacy notice
BCIT Apprentice Services reserves the right to communicate with SkilledTradesBC and your active employer sponsor about your registration, progress, and related academic information. BCIT also shares apprentice registration information with Work BC. If you have questions about the protection of your personal information, you may contact the BCIT Information Access and Privacy Office.
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your apprentice training request, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT e-mail addresses. All correspondence regarding your training request will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We'll send you an e-mail when a new message is posted. It's important to watch for these e-mails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your training request within four weeks.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Use our tuition estimator to find tuition and fees for this program.
For more information on tuition and fees, visit Apprenticeship Training Tuition & Fees.
Books & supplies
Apprentices are expected to supply their own CSA approved steel-toed boots, hard hats and safety glasses. Cost of books/supplies to be determined.Financial assistance
Income support for apprentices is provided by Human Resource Development Canada (HRDC) through regular Employment Insurance (EI) eligibility. For questions regarding Employment Insurance or Personal Support Payments, please visit the income support overview for current BCIT apprentices.
Courses
Class hours
0730-1400, Monday through Friday
Please refer to the Apprenticeship Training Schedule for class hours and availability of upcoming intakes.
Program matrix
| Level 1 (10 weeks) | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AGFA 1GAP | Gasfitter - Class A Apprentice Level 1 Final Grade | 20.0 | |
| Level 2 (10 weeks) | Credits | ||
| AGFA 2GAP | Gasfitter - Class A Apprentice Level 2 Final Grade | 20.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 40.0 | ||
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
The total amount of in-school, technical training for a Gasfitter - Class A apprenticeship is 600 hours. There are two levels of technical training; each level is 10 weeks long.Grading
Minimum passing grade is 70 percent.Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Graduating & Jobs
Credential
BCIT offers a Diploma of Trades Training for apprentices who have successfully completed their technical training at BCIT and have been granted a British Columbia Trades Qualification (IP/TQ). In trades where there is no requirement to complete a Trades Qualification (TQ), a Certificate of Apprenticeship is acceptable. Please see the BCIT apprenticeship training section of the website for more information.
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
If after reviewing the information on our web pages you still have questions regarding our program, please contact any one of us. It would be our pleasure to help you with additional information.
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Lyle Reid, Faculty Plumbing IP, “A” Gas Certification Tel: 604-456-1226 Email: lyle_reid@bcit.ca |
Flexible Learning
- PPGS 0225 – Plumbing Apprenticeship I.P. Refresher – Distance Education
- PPGS 0220 – Plumbing Interprovincial Training – Distance Education
Contact Us
Steve Gilles
Department Head
Tel: 604-456-1225
Email: sgilles8@bcit.ca
BCIT Apprentice Services
For more information on this or other apprenticeship programs, tuition fees and when programs are offered, please contact BCIT Apprentice Services at:
Office Location: Building SW1, First Floor
Burnaby campusPhone: 604-456-8100
1-800-667-0676 (BC)Fax: 604-435-1197 On the web: bcit.ca/apprenticeship
BCIT Apprentice Services can assist apprentices with their registration, tuition fee payments, and other details.
Anyone interested in registering as an apprentice can contact SkilledTradesBC at 778-328-8700 or 1-866-660-6011 (BC). BCIT's Apprentice Services can also assist individuals interested in entering apprentice training.
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