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To work as a Fire Protection Technician in B.C., you must be registered with the ASTTBC Fire Protection Certification Program. Eligibility is achieved by review and validation of an applicant’s education, training, and work experience as well as requiring completion of a professional practice and ethics examination.  

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To work as a home inspector in B.C., you need the correct certification for the type of work you will be performing. Eligibility is achieved by passing the requisite exam through the Home Inspector Licensing Regulation. 

To work as a construction inspector in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.



To work as a Construction Instructor in B.C., you may need to be registered with the BC Construction Safety Alliance. Eligibility is achieved by possessing a minimum of three years of construction field experience and conducting a Certificate of Recognition (COR®) health and safety student audit of one's company. 

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To work as an energy advisor in B.C., you must be registered with Natural Resources Canada. Eligibility is achieved by passing two qualification exams, the Foundation Level Exam and the Energy Advisor (House) Exam and be affiliated with an NRCan-licensed service organization. 

Construction inspectors

To work as a home building and renovation manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.

To work as a home building and renovation manager in B.C., you may choose to become a member with the Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through submitting a membership request and assessment by your local association. 

Home building and renovation managers

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This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of B.C. in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.

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To work as a contractor or supervisor of pipefitting trades in B.C., you will need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades

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This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of BC in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.

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To work as a plumber in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Plumbers

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, lubricating, in home and business environments. These programs include courses in source determination, water distribution, waste removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, blueprint reading, pipe installation, pumps, welding and soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

Plumbing technology/plumber

Plumbing Apprenticeships

Construction inspectors inspect the construction and maintenance of new and existing buildings, bridges, highways and industrial construction to ensure that specifications and building codes are observed and monitor work site safety. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, construction companies, architectural and civil engineering consulting firms or they may be self-employed.

Home building managers own, operate and manage companies engaged in the construction of new residential homes. Home renovation managers own, operate and manage companies engaged in the renovation of existing residential homes.

Contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Plumbers (72300), Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (72301) and Gas fitters (72302). They are employed by construction companies, mechanical, plumbing and pipefitting trade contractors and maintenance departments of industrial, commercial and manufacturing establishments. Contractors may be self-employed.

Plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, by plumbing contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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