Plumber

Diploma of Vocational Education

Duration: 37 weeks

Program Description

The 37 week Plumber Diploma program is a provincially-accredited apprenticeship curriculum that was developed by government and approved by the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board. The program provides students with a wide range of skills that are needed to work as a first-year apprentice, including those related to safety, blueprint reading, rigging, piping (including steel, copper, plastic and brass), heating systems, water treatment systems, waste disposal systems and fuel brazing/cutting as well as many others. Most courses are designed in such a way that students spend time divided equally between the classroom and one of our professional plumbing shops.

Apprenticeship Training

The Plumber program is an apprenticeship trades program. Courses completed at Academy Canada meet the requirements to become an Entry-Level Plumber. Once this training is completed and the graduate obtains their first position in the trade, s/he must register as an Apprentice with the Department of Education (Division of Industrial Training). Government will then cover the costs associated with regular advanced training as the apprentice gains experience and works towards completing their Journeyperson exam. Passing this examination will result in receiving Red Seal Certification.

Entry Level Courses

Occupational Health and Safety
WHMIS
Standard First Aid
Tools and Equipment
Blueprint 1 (Basic Residential)
Blueprint 2 (Advanced Residential/ Light Commercial)
Rigging
Steel Piping
Copper Piping
Pipe and Tubing Fundamentals
Plastic Piping
Introduction to Fuel Brazing & Cutting
Piping Valves
Hydronic Heating 1
Cast Iron Piping
Non-Metallic Piping
Water Service
Hot and Cold Water Supply
Job Site Safety
Aluminum Piping
Water Treatment Systems
Residential Sanitary Drainage
Hot Water Storage Tanks and Heaters
Residential Venting
Storm Systems
Commercial Drainage, Waste and Venting 1
Residential Appliances, Fixtures and Trim
Rural Waste Disposal
Introduction to Electric Welding & Cutting
Basic Math
Workplace Communications
Introduction to Computers
Entrepreneurial Awareness
Customer Service
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Workplace Skills
Job Search Techniques
Introduction to Apprenticeship

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Plumber program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) in various sectors of the plumbing and domestic heating industry. Opportunities also exist for self-employment. Plumbers install, repair, and maintain pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Information obtained from Human Resources Development Canada indicates the Provincial Construction Industry in Newfoundland and Labrador anticipates strong growth over the next 3-5 years.

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Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Plumber program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, 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 Plumber 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.

Supporting Documents

To view Apprenticeship Trades supporting documents, click here.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the information request page.

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Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.