Exam & certification information
About the Steamfitter / Pipefitter Red Seal exam.
The published examination has 130 four-option multiple-choice questions, a four-hour writing time and a 70% passing mark. Our two full forms match that length, time and published task distribution. The questions are independently developed.
Confirm local scope and any additional process, pressure-equipment or welding requirements relevant to your work.
Your provincial or territorial authority determines eligibility, fees, booking and permitted references. This study package does not register you for the official exam or confer certification.
References checked 16 October 2026: official trade exam information ↗ and official preparation guide ↗.
The work, skills and trade scope
Fabricate, install, test and maintain piping systems used to move steam, fluids and gases in industrial and commercial settings.
Industrial plants, process facilities, power generation, institutional buildings and construction projects.
Drawing interpretation, layout, materials selection, joining, support arrangements and understanding thermal movement.
- Piping layout and fabrication
- Steam, condensate and process systems
- Valves, pumps and equipment
- Supports, expansion and alignment
- Testing, commissioning and maintenance