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Gordy Provencher , presiding officer , Sheet Metal Worker-Provincial Apprenticeship Board .
gas-fired appliances . However , a certified gasfitter is required to inspect the work under gas permit regulations ,” said Campbell . “ The ability for a sheet metal worker to now obtain Gasfitter Class B certification is a significant change the sector has advocated for over the years . This transition will now see individuals with this combined certification take responsibility for all of their own work under the gas permit regulations . The addition of Gasfitter Class B certification could also result in greater efficiencies for businesses in the residential , commercial and industrial heating and ventilation industries .”
She said the addition of the certification creates a better-educated work force for Alberta ’ s heating and ventilation industry . It provides greater recognition of the knowledge , skills and abilities of the certified sheet metal worker , and helps to lower permitting , administrative and operating costs for Alberta business owners .
The push for the new certification originated with SMCAA , as members wanted to see a change either in the gas permitting or the course outline . With the interests of its members and the industry uppermost in mind , the SMCAA sought out the Alberta Sheet Metal Worker PAC / LAC ( Provincial Apprenticeship Committee / Local Apprenticeship Committee ) to see if they could assist in getting a resolution .
PAC / LAC spent countless hours in meetings in Calgary and Edmonton , while SAIT and NAIT also contributed as partners in this achievement . Wilma Agnew , SMCAA ’ s executive director , expressed her gratitude to everyone who worked tirelessly to include the Gas B ticket in the future for sheet metal workers . “ Thank you to the sheet metal and gas PAC / LAC , Duane Sylvester of SAIT and Mike Vader of NAIT ,” Agnew said . “ Your dedication to the sheet metal trade is very much appreciated .” •
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