Steamfitter - 307A

Mohawk College Certificate

This apprenticeship program covers the required in-class training for the Steamfitter 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, supports and appurtenances, and workplace safety.
Master the skills of plan reading, pipe layout, cutting, grooving, fitting, welding, joining and supports.
Plan, layout and install piping materials according to plans, specifications and building codes in mainly the industrial-commercial-institutional (ICI) sector.
Install and repair low and high pressure steam and hot water boiler systems, process piping, gas, refrigeration and air conditioning piping systems.
Understand the importance of workplace safety, building codes and regulations.
Build a gratifying career as a qualified journeyperson in the skilled trade of steamfitting.

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

Gain practical hands-on lab experience, using state of the art equipment.

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:

Steamfitters
Pipefitters

Where you could work includes:

Mechanical Contractors
Construction Companies
ICI Sectors
Industrial and Manufacturing Plants

Opportunities for grads:

Certificate of Qualification (C of Q)

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.

Steamfitter pathways map