Plumbing

Program at a glance

Program code: 
030619
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Certificate
Length of study: 
30 weeks
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
Commerce Court

Mechanical Techniques

Get the skills you need in Canadore’s combined 1,800 sq. ft. plumbing labs, which are set up to simulate multi-levels of an actual residence and are equipped with industry-specific tools. Individually and in teams, students have the opportunity to build residential and commercial plumbing systems, install fixtures and test all systems. You will gain a variety of trade-specific skills, including installing, maintaining and repairing piping systems, soldering, and heating and hot water systems.

Note: The program objectives have been designed to reflect the outcomes of the Basic Level Plumbing Apprenticeship program.

Admission Requirements: 

Program Prerequisites

OSSD or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

PLB100 Plumbing Theory I

PLB105 Plumbing Practice I

PLB102 Plumbing Theory II

PLB106 Plumbing Practice II

MTH108 Trades Calculations

CMM125 College Communication I

Semester Two:

PLB200 Plumbing Theory III

PLB205 Plumbing Practice III

PLB210 Blueprint Reading

PFN100 Personal Finance

Career opportunities: 
  • Building maintenance
  • Construction
  • Industrial firms
  • Residential plumbing
  • Self-employment
What You Will Learn: 
  • Plumbing theory and practice
  • Trades calculations
  • Personal finance
  • Blueprint reading
Courses title override: 
What You Will Learn