Plumber

Note: This trade is transitioning to a Pan-Canadian Harmonized program, so it is important that Apprentices understand how that impacts their program path. Details on the transition can be found via SkilledTradesBC, or contact your trainer for the most current updates.
Plumbers install, alter and repair the systems that keep our water and waste disposal systems running, and that provide many of the basic amenities we rely on day-to-day. They also install specialized systems such as medical gas, process piping, compressed air, water conditioners, fuel piping, sewage and water treatment, and storage and flow equipment. They read and interpret blueprints and project specifications. Plumbers also select the type and size of pipe required for a project and measure, shape and join pipes according to the appropriate specifications. They sometimes alter structures to accommodate the pipes.
Plumber is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
Other programs in this sector:
Recommendations
The following education is recommended: Grade 12 or equivalent preferred, including English 12; Algebra 11 or Trade Math 11; Physics 11 or Science & Tech 11.
The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1-to-4 of progressive technical training, with each Level taking 7-8 weeks (210-240 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,300 hours of work-based training.
A Foundation Program can jump-start your career without employer sponsorship by supplying the knowledge and skills to enter directly at Level 2, after 21 weeks of training (refer to SkilledTradesBC for alternative paths into the occupation).
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Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
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BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Apr 03 2023–Sep 29 2023 | Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Apr 17 2023–Nov 10 2023 | Plumber, Steamfitter, Sprinklerfitter combined (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | Duncan Ave. Penticton | Jul 31 2023–Jan 18 2024 | Plumbing and Piping Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jul 31 2023–Jan 25 2024 | Plumbing and Piping Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Aug 28 2023–Feb 02 2024 | Piping Trades (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Aug 28 2023–Feb 02 2024 | Plumbing and Piping Foundation | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Aug 28 2023–Mar 01 2024 | Plumbing/Piping (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Northern Lights College | Dawson Creek | Sep 05 2023–Jan 25 2024 | Piping Trades Foundation | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 05 2023–Mar 08 2024 | Plumbing | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Sep 25 2023–Mar 28 2024 | Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Nov 06 2023–May 10 2024 | Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 08 2024–Jul 05 2024 | Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
North Island College | Comox Valley | Jan 29 2024–Jul 12 2024 | Plumbing & Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | 5054 48th Ave SE Salmon Arm, BC | Jan 29 2024–Jul 11 2024 | Plumbing and Piping Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 29 2024–Jul 18 2024 | Plumbing and Piping Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Jan 29 2024–Jul 19 2024 | Plumbing/Piping (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 05 2024–Aug 02 2024 | Piping Foundation (Harmonized) |