Job Title

 

Plumber

 

Job Description

 

As a Plumber, one installs and maintains pipes and fittings for the flow of water, gasses and other fluids in all types of domestic and industrial structures. He/she also installs and repairs septic systems, plumbing fixtures, combustible fuel systems, above and below-ground potable water systems, above-ground sanitation, storm and waste systems, pumps and water treatment systems, fire protection systems and hot water heating systems.

 

Education Requirements

 

  • Grade 12 completion:
    • Grade 12 English ( applied or academic)
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (applied or academic)
    • Solid background in science
  • Have an Apprenticeship agreement with a suitable employee
  • Completion of 5 periods with 1,800 hours of training (9,000 hours in total with 720 hours allocated towards in-school training ? this may take from 4 to 5 years in length).
  • Pass a final examination for the Plumber Certification.
  • A Red Seal Examination for work all across Canada is also available upon another examination.
  • This is a compulsory, regulated occupation

Schools in Canada

 

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology               
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Tel: (613) 727-4723                        
Web: http://www.algonquincollege.com/

 

Conestoga College ? Institution of Technology and Advanced Learning
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (519)748-5220
Web: http://www.conestogac.on.ca


Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
Whitby Ontario, Canada
Tel: (905) 721-3300
Web: http://durhamcollege.ca


Fanshawe College - of Applied Arts and Technology
London, Ontario, Canada              
Tel: (519) 452-4430
Fax: (519) 452-4420             
Web: http://www.fanshawec.on.ca/


George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (416) 415-2000
Toll-free: 1-800-265-2002 (only Canada and US)               
Web: http://www.georgebrown.ca/


Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning     
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (416) 675-5000                                   
Web: http://www.humber.ca/

 

La Cité collégiale
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada              
Tel: (613) 742-2483                          
Web: http://www3.lacitec.on.ca/


Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology      
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada               
Tel: (519) 542-7751              
Web: http://www.lambton.on.ca/


Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology               
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada                
Tel: (905) 575-1212            
Web: http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/homepage.html


Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology                
Timmins Ontario, Canada              
Tel: (705) 235-3211            
Web: http://www.northernc.on.ca/


Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology             
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada               
Tel: 1-705-759-2554            
Web: http://www.saultc.on.ca/


St. Lawrence College                   
Brockvill, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (613) 345-0660              
Web: http://www.sl.on.ca/

 

Specialty Programs


NorQuest College - transitional program for new Canadians with experience as plumber. 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada             
Tel: (780) 644-6000            
Web: http://www.norquest.ab.ca/


For up-to-date information

 

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Workplace Support Services Branch
Web: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices

 

Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
Web: http://www.ecao.org/

 

Electrical Utility Safety Association
Web: http://www.eusa.on.ca/

 

Apprenticeship Subject Pathways
Web: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/skills/pathwaye.pdf