What education do you need to become a Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers?

1. Completion of secondary school is usually required.

2. Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over five years of work experience in the
trade and some high school, college or industry courses in steamfitting, pipefitting or sprinkler system installation is usually
required to be eligible for trade certification.

3. Steamfitter-pipefitter trade certification is compulsory in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and available, but
voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.

4. Sprinkler system installer trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and British Columbia and available, but voluntary, in all
other provinces and territories.

5. Red Seal, an interprovincial trade certification, is also available to qualified steamfitters-pipefitters and sprinkler system
installers.

6. Most recent entrants have either a trade/vocational certificate or a community college diploma.

1. What is a day in the life of a Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers like?
   Steamfitters and pipefitters perform some or all of the following duties: A. Remove and replace worn components... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers ?
   The job outlook for Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers is considered Average because: 1.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the... more
4. How much does a Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers make?
   The average hourly wages for Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers is $23.51/HR, which is above... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers"?
   12% of Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average... more
6. How many Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers are employed part-time?
   2% of Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were... more
7. How many Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers are self-employed?
   Roughly 5% of Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers are self-employed. This is considered... more
8. What is the average age of a Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more