Class A Gas Fitter
Gas Certification
Overview
The Gasfitter - Class A program became a Red Seal trade in BC in 2023. 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. To remove qualification testing redundancy, the Technical Safety BC exam was adjusted on September 11, 2024 to focus solely on the acts, regulations, and directives related to the gas trade.
A Technical Safety BC Class A Gasfitter Certificate of Qualification allows you to perform installations and alterations on any gas system, except vehicle fuel systems, under a permit.
Your Class A Gasfitter certificate also allows you to perform certain kinds of electrical work. This work is restricted to the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring for solid, liquid, and gaseous fuel-fired heating equipment, for any of the following:
- connecting branch circuit wiring to the heating equipment’s integral connection box, from a junction box or a disconnect, mounted in close proximity to the heating equipment
- Class 2 circuit wiring up to a rated output of 100 Volt amps
- low voltage controls or 24 Volt thermostats
- three-phase motors or controllers integral to the heating equipment
To obtain this certificate, you will need to meet certain eligibility requirements and pass an exam.
General Eligibility
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.
How to Apply For Certification
To apply, log in to your Online Services account and select "Apply for a new certificate" under the certification tab. Don't have an account? Sign up now.
If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.
How to Apply For Examination
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.
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. You will not be able to book your exam until we notify you that you are eligible.
If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.
About This Exam
The purpose of this exam is to ensure you are aware of provincial code variations, interpretations, and regulations in BC. 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.
Areas of study that will be tested on the exam:
- Safety Standards Act
- Safety Standards General Regulation
- Gas Safety Regulation
- Safety Orders
- Directives
- Information Bulletins
Learn more about the ARD exam syllabus.
You will have three chances to pass; after each attempt, applicants will receive a Notification Letter from Technical Safety BC that details the marks achieved and highlights areas that need improvement. An exam re-write fee applies to each additional attempt.
If you fail an exam, you will will need to wait 30 days after the previous examination to rebook. If you fail your third or any subsequent attempt, you must request permission to take a fourth or further attempt, with additional time required between each attempt.
For more information on our exams visit the Exam Information page.
Study Materials
After Passing Your Exam
After you successfully complete your exam, you must submit the following to Technical Safety BC:
- SkilledTradesBC Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement
You must submit your credential within 12 months of passing your written exam in order to receive your Class A Gas Fitter certificate.
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