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Steamfitter/ Pipefitter

Red SealHigh Demand5-Year Apprenticeship

Steamfitters and pipefitters install and maintain high-pressure piping systems for steam, hot water, process gases, and refrigerants. It's one of the most technically demanding โ€” and best-compensated โ€” trades in BC.

Your Road To
Certification.

StartDay 1

Find a Sponsor Employer

Mechanical contractors, industrial facilities, and the UA union all offer apprenticeship paths. Entry is competitive โ€” show up ready to work.

Yr 1~1800 hrs

1st Year Apprentice

Pipe materials, fittings, threading, hangers, and blueprint reading. Safety and pressure system fundamentals.

Yr 2~3600 hrs

2nd Year

Welding for pipe, boiler systems, and HVAC piping.

Yr 3~5400 hrs

3rd Year

Process piping, steam systems, and instrumentation basics.

Yr 4~7200 hrs

4th Year

High-pressure systems, advanced welding, and industrial applications.

Yr 5~9000 hrs

Certificate of Qualification

Final in-school and CofQ exam. Journeyperson Steamfitter/Pipefitter. One of BC's top-earning trade certifications.

RedSeal

Interprovincial Red Seal

Critical for LNG, petrochemical, and national infrastructure projects.

What You'll Make.

$24โ€“28
1st Year
Hourly
$32โ€“40
Mid Apprentice
Hourly
$48โ€“65
Journeyperson
Hourly ยท union scale
$110K+
Annual Salary
BC average with overtime
$150K+
Industrial Specialist
LNG / refinery premium

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CAN TAKE YOU.

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Schools Offering
This Program.

BCIT โ€” BC Institute of Technology
๐Ÿ“ Burnaby, BC
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UA Local 170
๐Ÿ“ Vancouver, BC
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Skilled Trades BC
๐Ÿ“ Province-wide
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Who's Looking
For You.

UA Local 170
Union โ€” Plumbers & Steamfitters
Modern Niagara
Mechanical Contractor
LNG Canada
Industrial โ€” Kitimat
Ledcor Industrial
Province-wide

Ready To Start?

Register as an apprentice with Skilled Trades BC and take the first step toward your certification.

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