Gasfitter A

Trades & Technology:

Training:
Red Deer College offers the Gasfitter A program, one of the many apprenticeship training options available for students.
Apprenticeship is a career option that involves both classroom and on-the-job training. To learn the skills required of a Gasfitter A in Alberta and be issued an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, a person must find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice.

Learn:
The term of apprenticeship for a Gasfitter A is 3 years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training each year.

Employment Opportunities:
To work as a Gasfitter A in Alberta, a person must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.
Gasfitters are employed in the construction, manufacturing and utilities industries. Employment prospects change with seasonal and economic climates.
Experienced gasfitters may advance to supervisory positions such as foreman, maintenance manager or service manager, or start their own contracting businesses.

Continue Your Learning:
If you have a valid Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.