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.


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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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Okanagan College

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

Feb 24 2025Apr 17 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Mar 03 2025Apr 17 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Apr 29 2025Jun 13 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Apr 29 2025Jun 20 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Jun 16 2025Jul 31 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Sep 09 2025Oct 24 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Sep 09 2025Oct 31 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Oct 27 2025Dec 18 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Oct 28 2025Dec 19 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Nov 03 2025Dec 18 2025

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Okanagan College

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

Jan 13 2026Mar 06 2026

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Okanagan College

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

Jan 13 2026Feb 27 2026

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Okanagan College

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

Mar 02 2026Apr 23 2026

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Okanagan College

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

Mar 09 2026Apr 23 2026

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