How to Become a Gasfitter - Class A in British Columbia
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Gasfitter - class A is a compulsory trade in British Columbia. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“If you have an active Gas Fitter certificate or equivalent qualification issued by a province or territory outside of BC, you still need to obtain a BC Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification in order to perform regulated work in this province.”
From technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to-bc, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 6 steps
- Licensed in another province: 4 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 3 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Technical Safety BC
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Trained in Canada
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The applicant must successfully complete a Gasfitter - Class A apprenticeship program and obtain a Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement from SkilledTradesBC.
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“Successfully completed a Gasfitter - Class A apprenticeship program and obtained a Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement from SkilledTradesBC.”
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The applicant logs in to their Online Services account and selects "Apply for a new certificate" under the certification tab, or requests a paper form by mail.
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“To apply, log in to your Online Services account and select "Apply for a new certificate" under the certification tab.”
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The applicant submits the application and pays the applicable fee, after which Technical Safety BC evaluates their qualifications.
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“Once you have submitted your application and paid the applicable fee, we will evaluate your qualifications.”
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Once approved, the applicant logs in to their Online Services account and selects "Book or view exams" to choose their preferred exam date, time, and location.
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“Once you have been approved to apply for the exam, log in to your Online Services account and select "Book or view exams" under the certification tab.”
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The applicant writes the two-hour, open-book Acts, Regulations, and Directives exam and must achieve a minimum score of 70% to pass.
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“The exam is two hours long, and consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. It is open book and you will be provided with reference materials during your exam sitting. You must achieve a minimum score of 70% to pass.”
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“After you successfully complete your exam, you must submit the following to Technical Safety BC: - SkilledTradesBC Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Technical Safety BC
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal endorsement from SkilledTradesBC.
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“To perform work as a Class A or Class B gasfitter in BC, you will need to obtain a Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal endorsement from SkilledTradesBC and complete the Acts, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safety BC.”
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The applicant completes their exam application with Technical Safety BC.
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“Complete your exam application. For more information on our exams, including how to book, visit our exam page.”
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The applicant pays a fee that covers processing of the application and the Gas Fitter qualification for three years.
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“Pay a fee. The fee covers the processing of your application, as well as your Gas Fitter qualification for three years.”
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The applicant must achieve a minimum of 70% on the ARD exam to pass.
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“Achieve a minimum of 70% on your ARD exam to pass.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to-bc
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Technical Safety BC
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
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An applicant with credentials, training, and experience performing regulated gasfitter work outside Canada may be eligible to directly challenge the SkilledTradesBC certification exam.
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“If you have credentials, training, and experience performing regulated gasfitter work outside of Canada, you may be eligible to directly challenge the SkilledTradesBC certification exam.”
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The applicant obtains the Class A or Class B Certificate of Qualification from SkilledTradesBC.
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“Please visit SkilledTradesBC to learn how to obtain the Class A or Class B Certificate of Qualification or to challenge their exam.”
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Once they have SkilledTradesBC certification, the applicant applies to write the ARD exam with Technical Safety BC.
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“Once you have obtained SkilledTradesBC certification, you may then apply to write the ARD exam with Technical Safety BC to ensure you are aware of the provincial code variations, interpretations, and regulations to perform work in BC.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to-bc
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Technical Safety BC
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
To apply for the ARD exam, the applicant must have successfully completed a Gasfitter - Class A apprenticeship program and obtained a Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement from SkilledTradesBC.
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“To apply for the Acts, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam, you must have: - Successfully completed a Gasfitter - Class A apprenticeship program and obtained a Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement from SkilledTradesBC.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-a-gas...
Other
The applicant must provide proof of identity acceptable to the provincial safety manager.
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“Provide proof acceptable to the provincial safety manager of the applicants' identity.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to...The applicant must provide a Gasfitter Red Seal Certification or other recognized Canadian gasfitter credential that is in good standing where it was issued.
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“Provide a Gasfitter Red Seal Certification or other recognized Canadian gasfitter credential that is in good standing in the jurisdiction where it was issued.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to...
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
A gasfitter certified in another Canadian province or territory must obtain a BC Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification, including obtaining SkilledTradesBC certification and passing the ARD exam. Source
“If you have an active Gas Fitter certificate or equivalent qualification issued by a province or territory outside of BC, you still need to obtain a BC Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification in order to perform regulated work in this province.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to-bc
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Technical Safety BC
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Technical Safety BC
Exams
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Acts, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam
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“New applicants looking to perform work as a Class A Gasfitter will require a Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement issued by SkilledTradesBC and a Certificate of Qualification from Technical Safety BC obtained through the completion of the Acts, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safey BC.”
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SkilledTradesBC certification exam
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“If you have credentials, training, and experience performing regulated gasfitter work outside of Canada, you may be eligible to directly challenge the SkilledTradesBC certification exam.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to-bc
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Technical Safety BC
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Technical Safety BC
Supervised practice
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Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $25.97 | $39.82 | $56.72 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $26.44 | $40.00 | $59.62 | — |
Gasfitters - class A in other provinces and territories
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Certification required
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Gas Certification - Transfer to BC | TSBC technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to-bc · fetched October 10, 2026
- Class A Gas Fitter Certification | TSBC technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-a-gas... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Gas Certification - Act, Regulations and Directives exam syllabus | TSBC technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a gasfitter - class A in British Columbia?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in British Columbia. Certification is managed by Technical Safety BC.
Which exams are required?
Acts, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam, SkilledTradesBC certification exam.
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