Plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Plumber
Certificate of Qualification 306A
“As long as people have indoor plumbing, skilled plumbers will always be in demand.”
Responsibilities
Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing systems
Mark positions for pipe connections and fixtures in walls and floors
Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings
Measure, cut, bend and install pipes using hand and power tools
Join pipes using clamps, screws, bolts or cement
Weld pipes
Test pipes for leaks
Prepare cost estimates
Read & interpret blueprints
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong communication, reading, numeracy & Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to read & interpret blueprints
Ability to work in high places
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Experience using precision tools & machinery
Employment Sectors
New home building and renovation
Institutional and Commercial Construction
Self employed
Apprenticeship Program
9000 hours of on-the-job training, supplemented by three 8-week sessions of in-class technical training.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 12 Diploma preferred
Math & English at a Grade 12 Level
Journeyperson Wage Rate
$52.10/Hr (2024 Provincial Average)
Did you know?
Albert Einstein said if he could do it all again, he would be a plumber.
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