Plumber

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.

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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Camosun College

Interurban

Nov 04 2024Dec 20 2024

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Nov 04 2024Dec 20 2024

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Nov 04 2024Dec 20 2024

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.

Cloverdale

Nov 04 2024Dec 20 2024

Plumbing (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 06 2025Feb 28 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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North Island College

Comox Valley

Jan 06 2025Feb 28 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 06 2025Feb 21 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 06 2025Feb 21 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Jan 06 2025Feb 21 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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College of the Rockies

Main Campus

Jan 06 2025Feb 28 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 28 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 28 2025

Plumbing

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 21 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 21 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 28 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 06 2025Feb 21 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Jan 07 2025Feb 28 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Jan 07 2025Feb 21 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.

Cloverdale

Jan 27 2025Mar 21 2025

Plumbing (Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Prince George - Main Campus

Feb 03 2025Mar 21 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Feb 24 2025Apr 17 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Feb 24 2025Apr 17 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Feb 24 2025Apr 17 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Feb 24 2025Apr 11 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Feb 24 2025Apr 11 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Feb 24 2025Apr 11 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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North Island College

Comox Valley

Mar 03 2025Apr 17 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Mar 03 2025Apr 18 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Mar 03 2025Apr 17 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Mar 03 2025Apr 25 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Mar 03 2025Apr 25 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Mar 10 2025Apr 25 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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College of the Rockies

Main Campus

Mar 10 2025Apr 25 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Prince George - Main Campus

Mar 24 2025May 16 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Mar 24 2025May 09 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Univ. of the Fraser Valley

Trades and Technology Centre (CEP)

Mar 24 2025May 16 2025

Plumbing (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Mar 31 2025May 23 2025

Plumber (Harmonized)

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Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.

Cloverdale

Mar 31 2025May 16 2025

Plumbing (Harmonized)