This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, lubricating, in home and business environments. These programs include courses in source determination, water distribution, waste removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, blueprint reading, pipe installation, pumps, welding and soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

Plumbing technology/plumber

To work as a home building and renovation manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.

To work as a home building and renovation manager in B.C., you may choose to become a member with the Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through submitting a membership request and assessment by your local association. 

Home building and renovation managers

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This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of B.C. in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a contractor or supervisor of pipefitting trades in B.C., you will need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of BC in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a plumber in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Plumbers

Plumbing Apprenticeships

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To work as a sprinkler fitter in B.C., you will need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Sprinkler fitters

Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeships

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a steamfitter or pipefitter in B.C., you will need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Steamfitters/Pipefitters

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a machine fitter in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.

Machine fitters

Steamfitter Apprenticeships

Plumbing And Piping Foundation Programs

Piping Foundation: Certificate

Plumbing and Pipe Trades Foundation Certificate

Pipe Trade Foundation Certificate

Plumbing and Piping Foundation Citation

Plumbing Foundation Citation

The program exposes the students to aspects of residential, commercial and industrial piping systems in these trades with a focus on developing practical skills. The curriculum follows the British Columbia Industry Training Authority guidelines for the first-year in-class components of apprenticeship training for Plumber, Domestic/Commercial "B" Gasfitter, Steamfitter/Pipefitter and Sprinkler System Installer, which includes installation, repair and maintenance procedures in compliance with the applicable codes and standards.

Plumbing and Piping Trades Certificate

With this program, you can launch your trades career with training to qualify you to become a plumber, steamfitter/pipefitter or sprinkler fitter. You can earn your level 1 technical training credit and work-based training hours toward your Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification when you register as an apprentice. You can hone your skills in NIC’s trades shop and expand your knowledge in the classroom and computer lab. Graduate with practical and theoretical knowledge of workplace safety, piping tools and equipment and important job-site documents. You can qualify for jobs across Canada. 

Plumbing and Piping Trades Foundation Harmonized Certificate (NIC)

The Piping Trades Foundation Training Program encompasses the foundational technical training required to enter into the Plumber and Steamfitter/Pipefitter trades. This training includes all the relevant technical training to simultaneously complete the Foundation/Level 1 Skilled Trades BC (STBC) learning outcomes for both trades. 
Students who successfully complete this training will have satisfied the STBC requirements for their level 1 training in either trade. While enrolled in this program, students must complete a two-week (60 hour) work practicum placement, exposing them to the tasks and day-to-day functions of employees and apprentices in the trade. Students who complete the Piping Trades Foundation Program will receive credit for 375 work-based hours towards completion of either Plumbing Apprenticeship or Steamfitter/Pipefitter Apprenticeship, depending on their choice of trade.



Piping Trades Foundation Certificate

Plumbing and Piping Trades Foundation Certificate

Students gain familiarity with the hand and power tools used in the field. Hands-on use of piping materials like copper, cast iron, black iron, and plastics. The theory portion of the course includes safety, trade math, science, piping materials and code.

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Plumbing And Piping Foundation Programs

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