Gas Safety

Syllabus for Class A gas fitter Certificate of Qualification Examination

2010

Syllabus for the Class A Gas Fitter Certificate Examination

1.

Prerequisites to obtain a Class A gas fitter certificate of qualification An applicant for a Class A gas fitters certificate of qualification must meet the requirements of the Safety Standards Act and applicable regulation:
1.1 An applicant for a Class A gas fitter's certificate of qualification must have held a

class B gas fitter's certificate of qualification for a minimum of 2 years.

1.2 Have successfully completed training in a gas fitting program recognized by a

provincial safety manager,

1.3 Pass an examination for that class of certificate.

2.

Scope of class A gas fitter certificate of qualification A class A gas fitters certificate of qualification shall entitle the holder, while employed by a gas contractor, to:
2.1 A class A gas fitter certificate of qualification entitles the holder to perform the

installation or alteration of any gas system, except vehicle fuel systems, under an appropriate permit.

3.

Subject Areas of Study

Percentage (%) on Exam

3.1 Scientific Laws and Formulae

3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6 3.1.7 3.1.8 Use scientific calculators Transform formulas using Algebra Solve powers and roots Identify alternative calculation tools Explain heat calculations Explain absorption refrigeration Determine flow rates through gas meters Determine flow rates through an orifice

10%

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3.2

Design Storage and Piping Systems

3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.2.7 3.2.8 Determine piping material requirements Describe alternate fuel gases Size gas storage systems Size gas piping systems Explain protection of underground piping Design a gas piping system Test a piping system Purge a piping system

10%

3.3

Select Pressure Regulators

3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 Explain direct operated regulators Explain pilot operated regulators Explain over pressure protection Select regulators Identify regulator installation requirements 7%

3.4

Determine Complete Combustion

3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 Explain the combustion process Determine Code requirements for air supply Explain flue gas analysis Explain types of firing systems for boilers Explain industrial combustion systems Explain types of burners and their applications

10%

3.5

Explain Electrical and Control Systems

3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.5.5 Explain the operation of electrical components Troubleshoot control system failures Explain supervisory systems Explain the components of a pneumatic control system Design control systems

20%

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Percentage (%) on Exam

3.6

Explain Flame Safeguard Systems

3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.4 3.6.5 3.6.6 3.6.7 3.6.8 Describe flame safeguard systems Explain operation of limits, controllers & interlocks Explain flame detection devices Explain various primary controls Explain programming controls Explain valves and valve trains Explain firing rate controls Troubleshoot & maintain flame safeguard systems

20%

3.7

Venting Systems
3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 Explain draft Explain draft calculations Size venting systems using engineering tables Explain special venting systems 5%

3.8

Explain Appliance Operation, Application and Start Up

3.8.1 3.8.2 3.8.3 3.8.4 3.8.5 3.8.6 3.8.7 Explain the operation & application of boiler systems Explain the operation and application of air heater systems Explain the operation and application of industrial ovens and furnaces Explain new technologies in the gas industry Explain the start up procedures for Direct Fired Make up Air heaters Design a commissioning check list for appliances and systems Explain the start up procedure for high input appliances (over 400mbh)

15%

3.9

Explain the Gas Industry Requirements

3.8.8 Describe regulatory and certification bodies 3.8.9 Explain the Safety Standards Act & Regulations 3.8.10 Explain the applicable codes, standards, directives & bulletins 3%

Total

100%

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