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