Gasfitter Apprenticeship (Year 1)
About the Gasfitter Apprenticeship
Are you a creative problem solver who enjoys working with your hands? As a Gasfitter, you will use your mechanical skills to diagnose issues with gas lines. This is a great career path if you are self-motivated and enjoy working independently and in teams.
RDP offers the first year of this program. You will learn to install, inspect, repair and maintain gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators and heating units in residential, commercial and industrial establishments.
Gasfitters are employed by gas utility companies and gas servicing companies.
Work-integrated Learning
Apprenticeship is a unique form of post-secondary education that blends hands-on work experience with classroom learning. On average, you will spend 80 per cent of your apprenticeship on the job, practicing your trade or profession, and 20 per cent in the classroom or lab through structured learning.
Further Study
If you have a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Red Seal credential after completing the necessary requirements.
Program Content
During this program you will spend eight weeks on campus every year, and a minimum of 1,560 hours on-the-job training.
Completion of Classroom Training
Students must achieve a weighted average of 65% with no section under 50% in both the theory and practical components of the classroom training as well as achieving a minimum grade of 70% on the AIT Provincial Exam for each period of classroom training.
Completion of a Journeyperson Certificate
The term of apprenticeship for a Gasfitter is four years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1560 hours of on-the-job training and eight weeks of classroom instruction each year.
Related Careers
Gasfitter – Class A
Gasfitter- Class B
Journeyperson
Red Seal endorsement available
Gasfitter Instructor
Gasfitter Inspector
Meet the Faculty
At Red Deer Polytechnic we are proud of our faculty members and staff who are experts in their disciplines and subject areas.
Admission Requirements
How to become an Apprentice:
Ensure you meet Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) eligibility and entrance requirements for your desired skilled trade.
Apply for an Apprenticeship Education Program.
Register for classroom instruction.
Academic Requirements
Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) entrance recommended path requirements:
ELA 30-2
Math 30-3
Physics 30 or Chem 30 or Science 30
Related CTS courses
OR
Minimum Requirements:
ELA 20-2
Math 20-3
Science 10
OR
A pass on all five Canadian GED tests
OR
Successful completion of AIT’s entrance exam
Intake Details
Registration opens May 23, 2024
1st Period
September 3, 2024 - October 25, 2024
- On campus delivery
- On campus time requirements
- Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
October 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024
- Blended delivery
- On campus time requirements
- Oct 21 - Oct 25 | 8:30am-3:30pm
- Nov 4 - Nov 8 | 8:30am-3:30pm
- Nov 12 - Nov 13 | 8:30am-3:30pm
- Dec 20 | 8:30am-3:30pm
October 28, 2024 – December 20, 2024
- On campus delivery
- On campus time requirements
- Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
January 6, 2025 - February 28, 2025
- On campus delivery
- On campus time requirements
- Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
February 3, 2025 - March 28, 2025
- On campus delivery
- On campus time requirements
- Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
March 3, 2025 - April 25, 2025
- On campus delivery
- On campus time requirements
- Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
March 31, 2025 - May 23, 2025
- On campus delivery
- On campus time requirements
- Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
May 5, 2025 - June 27, 2025
- On campus delivery
- On campus time requirements
- Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
Program Cost
These costs are an estimate of tuition and fees based on the recommended course load per training period.
NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
For full fee information, view our Program Cost Estimates.
Financial Aid Options
Student life can be very expensive, and few individuals have enough money to pay up-front for their post-secondary education.