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 the Industry Training Authority link, 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 Industry Training Authority for alternative paths into the occupation).
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TRADE TRAINING PROGRAM TYPES
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact Institution | |
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Nicola Valley Institute of Tech. | Merritt | Feb 14 2022–Aug 05 2022 | Plumbing and Piping Trades Foundations |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
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Okanagan College | 5054 48th Ave SE Salmon Arm, BC | Jul 25 2022–Jan 12 2023 | Plumbing and Piping Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Aug 01 2022–Mar 03 2023 | Plumber, Steamfitter, Sprinklerfitter combined (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Aug 02 2022–Jan 26 2023 | Plumbing and Piping Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Aug 22 2022–Jan 20 2023 | Plumbing and Piping Foundation | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Aug 29 2022–Feb 03 2023 | Piping Trades (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Aug 29 2022–Mar 03 2023 | Plumbing/Piping (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Sep 05 2022–Apr 14 2023 | Plumber, Steamfitter, Sprinklerfitter combined (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Northern Lights College | Dawson Creek | Sep 06 2022–Jan 27 2023 | Piping Trades Foundation | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 06 2022–Mar 10 2023 | Plumbing | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Sep 12 2022–Apr 21 2023 | Plumber, Steamfitter, Sprinklerfitter combined (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Sep 26 2022–Apr 06 2023 | Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Oct 17 2022–May 19 2023 | Plumber, Steamfitter, Sprinklerfitter combined (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Nov 07 2022–May 19 2023 | Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Nov 21 2022–Jun 23 2023 | Plumber, Steamfitter, Sprinklerfitter combined (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 03 2023–Jul 28 2023 | Plumber, Steamfitter, Sprinklerfitter combined (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 09 2023–Jul 07 2023 | Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | Vernon, BC | Jan 23 2023–Jul 06 2023 | Plumbing and Piping Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
North Island College | Comox Valley | Jan 30 2023–Jul 21 2023 | Plumbing & Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 30 2023–Jul 20 2023 | Plumbing and Piping Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Feb 06 2023–Sep 01 2023 | Plumber, Steamfitter, Sprinklerfitter combined (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 06 2023–Aug 04 2023 | Piping Foundation (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Feb 06 2023–Jun 30 2023 | Plumbing/Piping (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Mar 13 2023–Oct 06 2023 | Plumber, Steamfitter, Sprinklerfitter combined (HL) |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact | |
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Nicola Valley Institute of Tech. | Merritt | Feb 14 2022–Aug 05 2022 | Plumbing and Piping Trades Foundations |