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Apprenticeship / Trades

Steamfitter-Pipefitter

Steamfitter-pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems which carry water, steam, chemicals or fuel used in heating, cooling, lubricating and other processes. For more information, see the Designated Trades Profile section of 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 lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain or repair piping systems used in heating, cooling, lubricating and other processes in Alberta.

What You Need

The term of apprenticeship in Alberta is 4 years (four 12-month periods) with 1,560 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

Steamfitter-pipefitters 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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