Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Sub-Trades

• Petroleum Installer Technician

Steamfitters-Pipefitters install and repair low and high pressure piping systems and their components, including heating and processing applications. They also do gas fitting.

What do Steamfitters/Pipefitters do?

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements.
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand and power tools or machines.
• Select type and size of pipe required.
• Measure, cut thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools.
• Install supports, valves, piping and control systems.
• Remove and replace worn components and reactivate systems.
• Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system.

Sub-trade

Petroleum Installer Technician

For further details about this occupation, please see the High School to Apprenticeship, or find it on this website under “Resources.”

Gasfitter Examination information

STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER DOWNLOADS

• • Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training
  • A Guide to Course Content
  • On-the-Job Training Guide
  • Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information
  • Level One Examination Information
  • Level Two Examination Information
  • Steamfitter/Pipefitter - Verify Trade Experience (Form 6A)
  • Red Seal Written Examination Study Guide
  • Steamfitter-Pipefiter Infographic