How to Become a Gasfitter - Class B in British Columbia
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Gasfitter - Class B 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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“New applicants who are looking to perform work as a Class B Gasfitter will require a Gasfitter - Class B Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement issued by Skilled Trades BC and a Certificate of Qualification issued by Technical Safety BC.”
From technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 7 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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Applicants who do not hold a Class B certificate of qualification with a Red Seal endorsement or an equivalent out-of-province certification should contact SkilledTradesBC to determine the appropriate pathway to obtain the certification.
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“Individuals who would like to obtain a Class B Gasfitter Certificate of Qualification from Technical Safety BC but do not hold a Gasfitter – Class B certificate of qualification with a red seal endorsement, or an equivalent out of province certification, should contact Skilled Trades BC to determine the appropriate pathway to obtain the certification.”
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The applicant obtains a Gasfitter - Class B Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement issued by SkilledTradesBC.
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“Applicants that hold a Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement issued by Skilled Trades BC, or an equivalent out of province certification, will be eligible to write the Act, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safety BC.”
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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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After submitting the application and paying the applicable fee, Technical Safety BC evaluates the applicant's qualifications and, if successful, contacts them so they can apply for the exam.
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“Once you have submitted your application and paid the applicable fee, we will evaluate your qualifications. If you’re successful, we will contact you and you will be able to apply for this certification's exam.”
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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 dates, times, and locations.
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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. From there, you can view your available exam and choose your preferred dates, times, and locations.”
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“Applicants who have obtained a Gasfitter – Class B with Red Seal endorsement will write an Act, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safety BC. This exam is two hours long.”
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Applicants who have not submitted proof of their Class B Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal endorsement must submit a BC Class B Gas Fitter certificate of apprenticeship or a Canadian piping trade credential within 12 months of passing the written exam.
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“You must submit your credential within 12 months of passing your written exam in order to receive your Gasfitter - Class B certificate.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Technical Safety BC
7 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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The applicant holds an equivalent out-of-province certification, which makes them eligible to write the ARD exam with Technical Safety BC.
Source
“Applicants that hold a Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement issued by Skilled Trades BC, or an equivalent out of province certification, will be eligible to write the Act, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safety BC.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas... -
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.
Source
“To apply, log in to your Online Services account and select "Apply for a new certificate" under the certification tab.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas... -
After submitting the application and paying the applicable fee, Technical Safety BC evaluates the applicant's qualifications and, if successful, contacts them so they can apply for the exam.
Source
“Once you have submitted your application and paid the applicable fee, we will evaluate your qualifications. If you’re successful, we will contact you and you will be able to apply for this certification's exam.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas... -
Source
“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. From there, you can view your available exam and choose your preferred dates, times, and locations.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas...
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.
Trained outside Canada
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Applicants 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 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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Once they have obtained SkilledTradesBC certification, the applicant applies to write the ARD exam with Technical Safety BC to demonstrate awareness of provincial code variations, interpretations, and regulations.
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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
Applicants must hold a Gasfitter - Class B Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement issued by SkilledTradesBC or an equivalent out-of-province certification to be eligible to write the ARD exam.
Source
“Applicants that hold a Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement issued by Skilled Trades BC, or an equivalent out of province certification, will be eligible to write the Act, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safety BC.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas...
Other
Applicants must provide proof acceptable to the provincial safety manager of their identity.
Source
“Provide proof acceptable to the provincial safety manager of the applicants' identity.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to...Applicants must provide a Gasfitter Red Seal Certification or other recognized Canadian gasfitter credential that is in good standing in the jurisdiction 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?
Direct transfer
Applicants holding an equivalent out-of-province certification are eligible to write the ARD exam with Technical Safety BC without retaking an entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment. Source
“Applicants that hold a Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement issued by Skilled Trades BC, or an equivalent out of province certification, will be eligible to write the Act, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safety BC.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas...
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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Act, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam
Source
“Applicants who have obtained a Gasfitter – Class B with Red Seal endorsement will write an Act, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safety BC. This exam is two hours long.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas... -
SkilledTradesBC certification exam
Source
“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
Not stated by the regulator Check with Technical Safety BC
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 B in other provinces and territories
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- 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
- Class B Gasfitter Certification | TSBC technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/class-b-gas... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Gas Certification - Transfer to BC | TSBC technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/gas/gas-certification/transfer-to-bc · 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 B 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?
Act, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam, SkilledTradesBC certification exam.
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