Vocational Training

Plumbing and Heating

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STARTING DATE: January 2025
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Plumbing and Heating

Nunavimmi Pigiursavik Centre, Inukjuak

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

1,680 hours

Program Description

You are willing to adapt to new technologies in the industry and are comfortable working in a variety of environments? This essential trade is in high demand and may be a perfect fit for you!

Why apply?

You’ll be able to:

  • Practise the trade of pipefitter;
  • Install, modify, repair and maintain plumbing and heating systems;
  • Work on pipes in water supply and drainage systems;
  • Work on pipes and other components of hydronic, steam, forced air, oil, radiant, natural gas and propane heating systems;
  • Install, repair, modify and maintain household, industrial and specialized plumbing;
  • Install and maintain heating systems;
  • Read and analyze plumbing and heating plans and specifications.
  • Weld, glue, fuse and bolt materials.

Admission requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

Secondary School Diploma

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree.

16 years old with Secondary IV credits

Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.

18 years old with functional prerequisites

Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test, or recognition of equivalent learning.

What are the functional prerequisites?

  • Language of Instruction

Adult Sector: ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)
Youth Sector: 632-306 ou (630-316)

  • Mathematics

Adult Sector: MTH-1101-3 ou (MTH-1006-2)
Youth Sector: 563-226 ou (563-206)

Secondary III credits

Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Program Content

See all the block of hours below.

Code

 

 Statement of competency

 

 Hours

 

 Credits

 
754-991 Become familiar with the organizations involved in the construction industry 15 1
754-992 To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites 30 2
807-402 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process and their ability to communicate in the workplace 30 2
807-414 Handle equipment, materials and products 60 4
807-428 Assemble mechanical piping systems 120 8
807-435 Install electrical components 75 5
807-443 Interpret plans and specifications 45 3
807-458 Install drainage systems 120 8
807-468 Install ventilation systems 120 8
807-478 Work on electrical and electronic control systems 120 8
807-485 Do welding and brazing work 75 5
807-498 Install hot and cold water distribution systems, plumbing fixtures and accessories 120 8
807-505 Maintain and repair pipes, plumbing fixtures and accessories 75 5
807-513 Present information about energy and heating 45 3
807-528 Install, maintain and repair oil-burning appliances 120 8
807-538 Install and repair direct and reverse heating systems 120 8
807-544 Install and repair perimeter heating systems 60 4
807-558 Install natural gas- and propane-burning systems 120 8
807-565 Install and repair radiant heating systems 75 5
807-578 Install and repair low-pressure steam heating systems 120 8
807-581 Use job search techniques 15 1
1680 112