Program Information

This red seal program prepares you to install and repair pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Some of your duties include:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications for plumbing systems
• Examine water supply networks, waste and drainage systems
• Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial fixtures and systems
• Connect, bead, thread and join pipes
• Leak test utilizing air and water

OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
2. Plan work activity.
3. Use and maintain hand and portable power tools and equipment.
4. Interpret plans and specifications and prepare layouts and working drawings.
5. Prepare components and fixtures according to specifications and assume responsibility for the end product.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

1. High School
High School Graduation
2.  Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
i. Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
3. Trades Bridging (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades)
Trades Bridging Certificate
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

• Construction contractors
• Plumbing repair shops

COURSES
CODE	TITLE
Level 1	Pre-Employment	Hrs
TS1510	Occupational Health and Safety	6
TS1520	WHMIS	6
TS1530	Standard First Aid	14
PF1020	Job Site Safety	9
PF1340	Tools and Equipment	75
PF1350	Blueprint I (Basic Residential)	30
PF1360	Blueprint II (Advanced Residential/Light Commercial)	30
PF1370	Rigging	39
PF1380	Introduction to Fuel Brazing and Cutting	45
PF1390	Pipe and Tubing Fundamentals	15
PF1401	Steel Piping	60
PF1410	Copper Piping	45
PF1425	Plastic Piping	75
PF1440	Piping Valves	30
PF1451	Hydronic Heating	69
PF1610	Cast Iron Piping	18
PF1620	Non-Metallic Piping	6
PF1630	Water Service	6
PF1640	Hot and Cold Water Supply	30
PF1650	Hot Water Storage Tanks and Heaters	18
PF1660	Water Treatment Systems	6
PF1670	Residential Sanitary Drainage	60
PF1680	Residential Venting	45
PF1691	Storm Systems	13
PF1700	Commercial Drainage, Waste and Venting I	21
PF1710	Residential Appliances, Fixtures and Trim	30
PF1720	Rural Waste Disposal	15
PF1731	Introduction to Electric Welding	24
AM1001	Introduction to Skills for Success	9
AM1101	Math Essentials	42
AM1261	Plumber Math Fundamentals	42
CM2161	Communication Essentials	36
SD1761	Workplace Essentials	24
MC1062	Computer Essentials	15
AP1102	Introduction to Apprenticeship	12

A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
 
APPRENTICESHIP
Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 4-5 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.  For more information regarding apprenticeship and to view required apprenticeship-level courses, please refer to Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (gov.nl.ca).