Job requirements Fitter - Metal Fabrication in the Northeast Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a fitter - metal fabrication in the Northeast Region. These requirements are applicable to all Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in structural steel and platework fabrication is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for metal fabricators (fitters) is available, but voluntary, in all provinces.
  • Trade certification for marine technicians is available, but voluntary, in Nova Scotia and British Columbia.
  • Trade certification for piledriver and bridgeworker is available in British Columbia.
  • Trade certification for boiler and related equipment assemblers and structural metal fabricators (non-construction) is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified metal fabricators (fitters) upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

British Columbia

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Job title Metal Fabricator (fitter)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Red Seal endorsement

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This job may be eligible for Red Seal endorsement in British Columbia

When you get a Red Seal endorsement on your trade certificate, it lets employers know that you meet the national qualification standards for workers in your trade. Learn more about the Red Seal endorsement.

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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