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Apprenticeship / Trades

Boilermaker

Boilermakers build, erect, repair, test and maintain all types of boilers, tanks and pressure vessels, and perform all types of structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water and other liquid-tight pressure containers. For more information, see the Designated Trades Profile on Alberta’s Tradesecrets website.

Contact

Any of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Client Service Offices located throughout Alberta. For a list of office locations and telephone numbers, click on "Contact Us" on the home page of the Tradesecrets website (tradesecrets.alberta.ca).

Legislation

Under Alberta’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act [pdf], you must have a certificate that is recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or be a registered apprentice to work on boilers, tanks or pressure vessels, or perform structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water or other liquid-tight pressure containers in Alberta.

What You Need

The term of apprenticeship in Alberta is 3 years (three 12-month periods) that include a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of classroom instruction each year.

Apprentices must find suitable employers who are willing to hire and train apprentices.

Working in Alberta

Boilermakers from other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta. For more information, see the Recognized Trade Certificates page of the Tradesecrets website.

The certification information in this profile may change at any time and without notice. Before making any career decisions, we advise you to contact the regulatory organization or visit their website for the most updated information.

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