Learn how to install and repair plumbing fixtures and equipment.
Learn how to install and repair plumbing fixtures and equipment. Hands-on training in plumbing codes, piping, tubing, blueprints, and job safety. Get help to land a paid plumber apprenticeship after graduation.
Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship Training: Your First Step To Become A Licensed Plumber
Plumbing is a licensed, regulated trade in Ontario. If you want to become a plumber, you must complete an apprenticeship and pass an exam to earn a Certificate of Qualification (C of Q).
This process involves the following steps:
Complete 720 hours of in-school plumbing training
Complete 8,280 hours of work experience as a plumber apprentice
Pass the plumber certification exam
Become a certified, registered journeyperson in the trade
Your first step is to complete a plumbing pre-apprenticeship training program.Employers prefer to hire apprentices who already have hands-on plumbing skills and safety knowledge.
Herzing College Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship Training Program
The goal of our Plumber Pre-apprenticeship training program is to get you hired as a plumber apprentice. Our instructors are all licensed plumbers with many years of experience in the trade.
24-week program
Licensed instructors with years of industry experience
State-of-the-art training facility that simulates a real work environment
Multiple program start dates throughout the year
Loans, government training grants, and scholarships may be available for students who qualify (our Admissions team will help you apply)
“By the time our students graduate, they understand all the different types of piping and materials, joining methods, codes, and how to use plumbing tools correctly.
Employers hire from us because they trust the quality of our plumber training. Our graduates are ready to work from day one on the job site!” (Steve Dramnitzke, Instructor)
Safety Certifications Included In Your Plumbing Training
If you want to secure a plumber apprenticeship, safety training is a must. Employers want apprentices who are already certified in job safety.That’s why our Plumber Pre-apprenticeship training program includes the following industry-standard safety certifications:
WHMIS
Working at Heights
Elevating Work Platforms
Lockout & Tag Safety
Scaffold Users’ Hazard Awareness
Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness
Career Outlook
There is steady demand for plumbers in Ontario. There are stable employment opportunities in residential construction, maintenance, and renovation.We also need plumbers to work on new infrastructure projects, such as water treatment plants and city piping systems.
Plus, both public and commercial buildings are looking to increase water efficiency, which is driving demand for plumbers to install upgraded fixtures and systems.Skilled plumbers will find employment opportunities in every sector.
Job Options For Graduates Of Our Plumber Pre-apprenticeship Training Program
Successful plumbing graduates have many different career options. Most plumber apprentices start out in maintenance, but there are a variety of other job opportunities.
Plumbing Career Paths Include:
Working on new construction projects
Doing residential and commercial plumbing maintenance
Doing renovation and retrofit work
Working on municipal water systems
Starting your own plumbing business
Becoming a plumber instructor
Working in plumbing sales
Study Topics
The Plumber Pre-apprenticeship training program offers a good balance of theory and hands-on training.
In This Program You Will Learn:
How to safely use plumber hand and power tools
Safe work practices and procedures of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Installation methods for a variety of piping materials, including ABS and PVC DWV, cast iron soil pipe, copper, steel, and PEX
How to install and repair plumbing fixtures
How to install a three-piece bathroom by yourself, including toilet, sink, bathtub, venting, and drainage (all up to code)
Plumbing rules and regulations of the Ontario Building Code
How to read blueprints and building specs to complete a plumbing installation for a single dwelling
Click for a detailed description of each plumbing course:
Plumbing Safety
Students learn about the electrical safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, safe work practices and procedures, torch safety, WHMIS, Working Heights Protection, Lock Out & Tag Safety, Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness, Aerial Platform, Traffic Control, Propane in Construction, and Scaffold training.
Plumbing Code
Students learn the basic rules and regulations of Part 7 (Plumbing) of the Ontario Building Code. As well, students learn how the code is organized, how to identify new rules, the scope and objectives of administrative requirements, tables and appendices.
Blueprint Reading
Students obtain information from architectural, structural and mechanical drawings, specifications and the building code to complete plumbing installations for a single dwelling.
Students are instructed in the correct methods of completing drain plans and stack elevations.
Plumbing Installation Methods
Students demonstrate the operation of hand and power tools, as well as installation procedures for the following piping materials: ABS and PVC DWV, cast iron soil pipe, copper, steel, and PEX. In addition students are instructed in maintenance and repair procedures and fixture installation.
Employability Skills
Include: Resume Writing, Interview, Customer Service, Communications and Timesheet Skills Training.
Admission Requirements
What you need to get started.
Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
Meet any additional program specific entrance requirements
Herzing College began as Herzing Institute in February of 1965. Initially the institution was dedicated to computer technology training, but over the years, the college has expanded its breadth of career-focused education and has expanded geographically to include campus locations across the country.
Our reputation is built on a foundation of high ethical standards, and a commitment to the success of our students and the communities and industries we support. In 2020, we are proud to celebrate 55 years!
Vision Statement:
The vision of Herzing College is to be the preferred career‐oriented college of students, employers, and employees.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Herzing College is to provide career-focused, post-secondary programs of high quality that are designed to prepare a diverse student population to meet the needs of a wide array of employers.
This is accomplished through the innovative use of teaching technologies and experienced faculty. Included in these career-oriented programs are educational methodologies and materials to promote the development of teamwork, communication skills, and the personal attributes valued by employers.
This course is a detailed study of common pipe and fittings used for plumbing installations.
Covers fundamentals and applications of plumbing systems, which include potable water, storm water drainage, sanitary drainage and venting systems in buildings.
The 34 week Plumber (Pre-Employment) Diploma program is a provincially-accredited apprenticeship program that was developed by government and approved by the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board.
The Construction and Maintenance Plumbing Pre-Apprentice Program at the Skilled Trades College of Canada was designed to give students the right mix of theoretical and hands-on training to make them successful apprentices.
This six-month certificate program will introduce you to multiple trades.
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