Plumber - 306A

Mohawk College Certificate

This apprenticeship program covers the required in-class training for the Plumber trade.

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Overview

Program Highlights

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State-of-the-art facilities
“Earn while you learn” training model, combining on-the-job and in-school training
In-school training lead by faculty and staff who are experienced, licensed journeypersons
You may qualify for income support while in school through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance

What you'll learn

Acquire specialized training in hand and power tools, piping materials, plumbing fixtures, supports and appurtenances and workplace safety.
Master the skills of plan reading, pipe layout, cutting, grooving, fitting, joining and supports.
Plan, layout and install plumbing materials according to plans, specifications and building codes in both residential and industrial-commercial institutional (ICI) construction.
Install and repair potable water systems, backflow preventers, drainage, wastewater and venting systems, hot water tanks and heating systems, gas piping, grease and oil interceptors.
Understand the importance of workplace safety, building codes and regulations.
Build a gratifying career as a qualified journeyperson in the skilled trade of plumbing.

Program Structure

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Admission

Offers of classroom training are issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to registered apprentices who are members in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT).

Please contact your Employment and Training Consultant at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to add Mohawk College as your school preference.

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Program of Studies

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you’ll gain skills

Through a mix of on-campus labs and simulations.

This apprenticeship program consists of 9,000 hours:

On-the-Job Training Duration: 8,280 hours with your employer
In-School Training Duration: 720 hours at Mohawk College
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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes for apprenticeship programs, are defined within the Curriculum Training Standard for each trade, and set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

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The Curriculum Standards are developed by the Ontario College of Trades in consultation with representatives from the trade and Training Delivery Agent instructors.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options:

Plumbers
Pipefitters

Where you could work includes:

Mechanical Contractors
Construction Companies
Residential and ICI Sectors
Plumbing Contractors and Companies

Opportunities for grads:

Certificate of Qualification (CofQ)

Educational Pathways

Pathways to Mohawk

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.

Pathways within Mohawk

If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. *

Construction Techniques - Plumbing

Must be a registered apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, and in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT).

This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.

Plumber pathways map