Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing

Grab a wrench and jump into the high-demand skilled trade field of plumbing.

This one-year certificate program will provide you with skills sought by employers and position you at the front of workers competing for entry-level jobs in the plumbing industry, including apprenticeships. 

Graduates are eligible for an exemption for Level 1 of the in-school requirements for plumber 306A apprenticeship training. 

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  AND
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Three additional senior level credits

Recommended

• Grade 11 Mathematics (C, M or U)

Please note: This program may be highly competitive and have a specific selection process and application deadline. Please refer to Admission Processes for details regarding highly competitive programs.

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math.

Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.DC also offers Academic upgrading courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program.

Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

• Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
• Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
• Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.