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What is a Steamfitter/Pipefitter?

Steamfitters/pipefitters install and repair low and high pressure piping systems and their components, including heating and processing applications. They also do gas fitting.

Steamfitters/pipefitters will:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine layout requirements.
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors, and ceilings using hand and power tools or machines.
• Select type and size of pipe required.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools.
• Install supports, valves, piping, and control systems.
• Remove and replace work components and reactive systems.
• Weld, braze, cement, solder, and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping systems.

Steamfitter/Pipefitter Trade Board

For more information on the Steamfitter/Pipefitter Trade Board contact:

Brad Funk
Director of Training
Saskatchewan Piping Industry Joint Training Board
E-mail: brad.skppin@sasktel.net
Phone: (306) 651-3737

Trade Board Minutes

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• October 16, 2018
• October 7, 2019

What is a Refrigeration Mechanic?

Refrigeration mechanics install, maintain and repair primary and secondary refrigeration and cooling systems, in commercial and industrial settings.

Refrigeration mechanics will:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, or other specifications.
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation.
• Assemble and install refrigerationor air conditioning components using hand and power tools.
• Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment.
• Start up systems and test for leaks using testing devices.
• Recharge systems with refrigerants, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance.

Refrigeration Trade Board

MCAS has a representative on the provincial Refrigeration Trade Board.

For more information on the Refrigeration Trade Board contact:

Jeremy Flamand
Peak Mechanical Partnership
Phone: (306) 249-4814
Fax: (306) 249-4815

Trade Board Minutes

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• October 2, 2018
• October 8, 2019

What is a Sheet Metal Worker?

Sheet metals workers use metals 10 gauge or lighter to make and repair prducts and buildings.

Sheet metal workers will:

• Read engineering and architectual drawings, sketches, and work specifications to be performed, and lay out, measure, and mark sheet metal accordning to drawings or templates.
• Develop patterns for sheet metal using compter-assisted design and drafting (CAD) software package.
• Operate computerized laser or plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal.
• Operate light metalworking machines.
• Install sheet metal products according to specifications and bulding codes.

Sheet Metal Trade Board

MCAS has a representative on the Sheet Metal Trade Board.

For more information on the Sheet Metal Trade Board contact:

Allan Awrey
SaskWest Mechanical Ltd.
E-mail: saskwestmechanical@yahoo.ca
Phone: (306) 244-2941
Fax: (306) 652-1423

Trade Board Minutes

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• October 23, 2018
• October 16, 2019

What is a Plumber?

Plumbers install, replace and maintain water and sewage systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They may also be licensed as gas fitters.

Plumbers will:

• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks, and waste and drainage systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain domestic, commercial, or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Locate and mark postitions for pipe connections, passage holes, and fixtures in walls and floors.
• Install hot water, steam, and forced air heating systems.
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.

Plumbing Trade Board

MCAS has a representative on the provincial Plumbing Trade Board.

For more information on the Plumbing Trade Board contact:

Alex Moebis 
Everest Services Ltd.
Phone: (306) 375-2572

Trade Board Minutes

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• October 15, 2018
• October 16, 2019

The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) is a not-for-profit organization established on July 1, 2010 through The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan Act. TSASK was created from the Licensing and Inspections Branch of the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing with a mandate of delivering safety programs related to pressure equipment, elevating devices, amusement rides, gas, and electrical in the province. TSASK’s relationship with government now resides with the Ministry of Government Relations.

TSASK’s registration, inspection, certification, licensing programs, and services operate on a fee-for-service basis. These fees are charged to the sectors that design, manufacture, install, operate, and own potentially hazardous equipment. TSASK administers and enforces the provisions of the following legislation and related regulations:

Boilers and Pressure Vessels

• The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act
• The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations

Elevating Devices

• The Passenger and Freight Elevator Act
• The Passenger and Freight Elevator Regulations

Amusement Rides and Devices

• The Amusement Ride Safety Act
• The Amusement Ride Safety Regulations

Gas

• The Gas Inspection Act
• The Gas Inspection Regulations
• The Gas Licensing Act
• The Gas Licensing Regulations

Electrical

• The Electrical Inspection Act
• The Electrical Inspection Regulations
• The Electrical Licensing Act
• The Electrical Licensing Regulations

TSASK operates at arm’s length from the provincial government, under the terms of a Safety Standards Agreement (SSA).

The Government of Saskatchewan, through the Ministry of Government Relations, continues to be responsible for the legislative and regulatory requirements governing the safe operation of boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, amusement rides, gas, and electrical. The government continues to be responsible for establishing safety standards and policies as well as legislative and regulatory requirements related to public safety.

For more information please visit www.tsask.ca.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers advances technology to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Membership is open to any person associated with the field.

For more information on ASHRAE please visit their website at www.ashrae.org.

For more information on the CASK please visit their website at Home Page – Construction Association of Saskatchewan.

The Construction Association of Saskatchewan is the strong provincial advocacy voice of Saskatchewan’s dynamic construction industry. Few people realize just how important the construction is industry is to the Saskatchewan economy. CASK’s 1200 member firms are involved in all aspects of this diverse industry. They carry out industrial, commercial, institutional, and heavy construction as well as build multi-unit residential complexes.