College Certificate - Plumbing Techniques (T165)

The Plumbing Techniques program covers residential, commercial and industrial applications in the plumbing industry, paying particular attention to residential plumbing. It is a hands-on program that may benefit anyone seeking to enter an apprenticeship or any construction-related career path.

Through hands-on projects students will learn about: • Tools, materials, equipment and methods used in the plumbing industry • Estimating materials and labour costs • Proper use of hand tools and power tools • Safety practices and procedures associated with these tools.

The program includes studying industry standards and building codes while considering health and safety issues and energy conservation.

Projects include: • Constructing and testing both drain and water systems. • Learning how to install hot water heaters and a variety of residential plumbing fixtures. • Research on the science of sanitation, water and the forces acting on a sealed piping system with and without atmospheric pressure applied to it. • Studying blueprints and learning basic drafting techniques that will enable students to design, comprehend and build plumbing systems. • A final project will focus on how to maintain the plumbing system students install and those that they may encounter in the future.

Program Learning Outcomes:- The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: • Work according to contractual obligations; the project manual; and applicable laws, standards, bylaws and codes. • Perform residential plumbing projects effectively and accurately by interpreting and producing basic data in graphic, oral and written formats. • Work responsibly and effectively with others and in accordance with appropriate practices, procedures and compliance with health and safety legislation. • Use tools and equipment for basic installation manufacture, and repair of components to required specifications. • Contribute to the organizing and planning of residential plumbing installation projects. • Solve routine problems related to work environments using a variety of systemic approaches.