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School: George Brown College

ProgramPlumbing Techniques

Program

Plumbing Techniques

 

Faculty

Construction & Engineering Technologies

Credential

Ontario College Certificate

Duration

1 year

Starting   Month

May

Co-op   opportunities

No

 

 

Program Description:

 

The Plumbing Techniques program focuses on residential, commercial and industrial applications in the plumbing industry, paying particular attention to residential plumbing. It is a hands-on program that may benefit anyone seeking to enter an apprenticeship or any construction-related career path.

Through hands-on projects you will learn about:

  • Tools, materials, equipment and      methods used in the plumbing industry

  • Estimating materials and labour      costs

  • Proper use of hand tools and power      tools

  • Safety practices and procedures      associated with these tools

The program includes studying industry standards and building codes while considering health and safety issues and energy conservation.

Projects include:

  • Constructing and testing both      drain and water systems

  • Learning how to install hot water      heaters and a variety of residential plumbing fixtures

  • Research on the science of      sanitation, water, and the forces acting on a sealed piping system with      and without atmospheric pressure applied to it

  • Studying blueprints and learning      basic drafting techniques that will enable you to design, comprehend and      build plumbing systems

  • A final project will focus on how      to maintain the plumbing system you install and those that you may      encounter in the future.

 

Admission Requirement:

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma      or equivalent**

  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

  • Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12      (C or U)

** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.

 

Tuition Fees:

Application Fee

$95

Base Tuition Fee

$13,520 for 2 semesters

$20,280 for 3 Semesters

Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student   association membership, etc.)

$1,500

Mandatory Health Insurance

$570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug)

$388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug)

$204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug)

Public Transportation ( Per year),   estimated

$1,500

Books and supplies (estimated per year)

$1,000-$1,200

 

Career

The construction industry is one of the country’s largest employers, and skilled trades workers are among the highest paid and most in demand in Canada.

As a graduate of the program, you can bring entry-level plumbing skills to future employers. You can use this Plumbing Techniques program in pursuing related work in areas such as:

  • Plumber

  • Steamfitter

  • Sprinkler      Systems Installer

  • Gas      Fitter

  • Sales      and Distribution

 

Link to George Brown Official Website

http://www.georgebrown.ca/T165-2017-2018/