Gasfitter Apprenticeship (year 1)

About this programme

If you’re into hands-on work, solving real-world problems, and keeping things running safely, starting your Gasfitter Apprenticeship at RDP is your spark. This program trains you to install, test, and service natural gas and propane systems, from cozy home furnaces to massive industrial boilers. In RDP's Year 1 program, you’ll start with the essentials: workplace safety, rigging, and how to handle tools and materials like a pro. You’ll learn the science behind combustion, how to read technical drawings, and how to fabricate metal components that fit like a glove. Each year builds your confidence and ability, preparing you to handle high-pressure systems and complex installations with precision. 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 at RDP. At the end of the final year, you will be eligible to earn a Red Seal Endorsement on your Journeyperson certificate upon successful completion of the Red Seal Exam. Red Seal Endorsement allows Journeypersons to work anywhere in Canada without additional training. During this program, you will spend eight weeks on campus , and a minimum of 1,560 hours on-the-job 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 Provi