# Steamfitter/Pipefitter Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Steamfitter/Pipefitter consists of 4 separate levels of School based learning and the accompanied workplace hours and assessments regulated by Skilled Trades BC. This training includes all the relevant technical training to complete the separate Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 Skilled Trades BC (STBC) learning outcomes for this trade.
Students who successfully complete all 4 levels of this training will have satisfied the STBC requirements for their apprenticeship technical training.

The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council.

Career Prospects 

Steamfitters/pipefitters can find employment in residential, commercial, and industrial construction in addition to maintenance departments of factories, plants and other similar establishments. They can also find work with pipefitting and sprinkler system contractors, or become self-employed in the industry.

Details

Intakes

LocationLevelStartingTypeDawson Creek1September 2026CohortDawson Creek1November 2026CohortDawson Creek2not scheduledCohortDawson Creek3not scheduledCohortDawson Creek4not scheduledCohort

Length

Level 1 is 210 hours; approximately 7 weeks long.
Level 2 is 210 hours; approximately 7 weeks long.
Level 3 is 240 hours; approximately 8 weeks long.
Level 4 is 240 hours; approximately 8 weeks long.

Estimated Program Fees

Program fee type: Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.

Domestic Fees

TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
FeesTotalLevel 1$ 1,365.00$ 68.73$ 225.00$ 1,658.73Level 2$ 1,365.00$ 68.73$ 225.00$ 1,658.73Level 3$ TBD$ TBD$ TBD$ TBDLevel 4$ TBD$ TBD$ TBD$ TBD

International Fees

TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
FeesInternational
Medical InsuranceTotalLevel 1$ TBD$ TBD$ TBD$ 289.90*$ TBDLevel 2$ TBD$ TBD$ TBD$ 289.90*$ TBDLevel 3$ TBD$ TBD$ TBD$ 289.90*$ TBDLevel 4$ TBD$ TBD$ TBD$ 289.90*$ TBD

*Per four months

Still have questions?

Contact:

info@nlc.bc.ca if you are a domestic student

info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are an international student

trades@nlc.bc.ca  if you are currently an NLC student

Admission Requirements

Registered as an Apprentice in the trade of Steamfitter/Pipefitter with Skilled Trades BC and be eligible to attend the level of training requested as per STBC standards

Important Notes

The program is not eligible for Canada Student Loans.

Students must provide personal protective equipment (gloves, hard hat, coveralls, CSA safety-toe footwear, and CSA safety glasses with clear lenses, etc.).  Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.

The program is affiliated with SkilledTradesBC.

Program Requirements

Residency Requirement100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the DeanMinimum Grade Requirements70% minimum in all courses

Levels: 

Apprenticeship Level 1 through 4 courses

Credential

Training results are reported to SkilledTradesBC