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Diploma of Vocational Education
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Duration: 37 Weeks
Program Description
The Steamfitter/Pipefitter program is a provincial apprenticeship training program that will put students on the right path to becoming a Journeyperson. While studying at Academy Canada, students will complete all entry level courses as outlined below. After graduation students will proceed to obtain the required industry experience essential to do additional advanced level courses. Information regarding advanced training and course descriptions are available at each campus. Once students have completed all entry and advanced courses and have the required industry experience, he/she will be eligible to write the Interprovincial Journeyperson examination. Passing this examination will result in receiving Red Seal Certification, which gives national mobility of qualifications.
Apprenticeship Training
The Steamfitter/Pipefitter program is an apprenticeable trades program. These courses, completed at Academy Canada, will represent partial completion of requirements for journey person status under the Interprovincial Red Seal Certification. Once this training is complete and the student secures employment in the trade, he/she must register as an apprentice with the Industrial Training Division, Department of Education. Academy Canada’s Steamfitter/Pipefitter program at the St. John’s campus is accredited by the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board.
Entry Level Courses
TS 1510 Occupational Health and Safety
TS 1520 WHMIS
TS 1530 First Aid
PF 1340 Tools and Equipment
PF 1350 Blueprint 1
PF 1360 Blueprint 2
PF 1380 Introduction to Fuel Brazing and Cutting
PF 1370 Rigging PF 1400 Steel Piping
PF 1390 Pipe and Tubing Fundamentals
PF 1410 Copper Piping
PF 1420 Plastic Piping
PF 1430 Brass Piping
PF 1440 Piping Valves
PF 1450 Hydronic Heating 1
PF 1540 Low Pressure Steam
MA 1060 Basic Math
MR 1220 Customer Service
CM 2150 Workplace Communications
SD 1700 Workplace Skills
PF 1550 Pipe Template Development
PF 1560 Pipe Layout and Fitting Fabrication
MC 1050 Introduction to Computers
PF 1570 Introduction to Electric Welding and Cutting
SD 1720 Entrepreneurial Awareness
SP 2330 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
SD 1710 Job Search Techniques
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Steamfitter/Pipefitter program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) in maintenance departments of paper mills, offshore platforms, mining factories, plants, and similar organizations. Opportunities also exist for self-employment. Steamfitters and pipefitters lay-out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating, and other process piping systems.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Steamfitter/Pipefitter program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, ABE, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
Mature Students
Mature students are eligible for admission to the Steamfitter/Pipefitter program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.
For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.
Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.
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