Program Overview
The Plumbing Techniques one-year certificate program covers residential, commercial, and industrial applications in the plumbing industry, with a focus on residential plumbing. This hands-on program will benefit anyone seeking to enter an apprenticeship or any construction-related career path.
The Plumbing Techniques one-year certificate program uses hands-on projects to teach you about:
- Tools, materials, equipment, and methods used in the plumbing industry
- Estimating materials and labour costs
- Proper use of hand tools and power tools
- Safety practices and procedures associated with these tools
You'll study industry standards and building codes, while considering health and safety issues and energy conservation.
Projects include:
- Constructing and testing both drain and water systems.
- Learning how to install hot water heaters and a variety of residential plumbing fixtures.
- Research on the science of sanitation, water, and the forces acting on a sealed piping system with and without atmospheric pressure applied to it.
- Studying blueprints and learning basic drafting techniques so you can design, understand, and build plumbing systems.
- Your final project will focus on how to maintain the plumbing system you install and those that you may encounter in the future.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Work according to contractual obligations; the project manual; and applicable laws, standards, bylaws, and codes.
- Perform residential plumbing projects effectively and accurately by interpreting and producing basic data in graphic, oral and written formats.
- Work responsibly and effectively with others and in accordance with appropriate practices, procedures and in compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Use tools and equipment for basic installation manufacture, and repair of components to required specifications.
- Contribute to the organizing and planning of residential plumbing installation projects.
- Solve routine problems related to work environments using a variety of systemic approaches.