Author: Mathew Littlejohn

The Plumbing & Heating program focuses on developing practical, hands-on skills required to install, maintain, and repair plumbing and heating systems. Students gain experience working with water supply and drainage systems, as well as hydronic, steam, forced air, oil, radiant, natural gas, and propane heating systems in residential and commercial settings.

Students learn to install and modify piping systems, connect and service heating equipment, interpret blueprints, and apply current building codes and safety standards. The program also introduces emerging technologies, including renewable energy systems such as geothermal and solar heating.

Training includes:

• Water supply and drainage system installation
• Hydronic, steam, and forced air heating systems
• Natural gas and propane systems
• Blueprint reading and interpretation
• System maintenance and repair
• Renewable energy technologies (geothermal and solar)

• Heating systems installer
• Heating system mechanic
• Plumber
• Pipefitter

To be eligible for admission to the P{lumbing & Heating program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.

OR

Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.

OR

Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test and the course in language of instruction ENG-3101-3 3102-2, mathematics MTH-3053-2, or recognition of equivalent learning.

OR

Persons having earned Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister and who will continue their general education courses concurrently with their vocational training in order to obtain the credits they are missing among the following: Secondary IV language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister.

Hours	Statement of the Competency
15	Become familiar with the organizations involved in the construction industry
30	To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites
30	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process and their ability to communicate in the workplace
60	Handle equipment, materials and products
120	Assemble mechanical piping systems
75	Install electrical components
45	Interpret plans and specifications
120	Install drainage systems
120	Install ventilation systems
120	Work on electrical and electronic control systems
75	Do welding and brazing work
120	Install hot and cold water distribution systems, plumbing fixtures and accessories
75	Maintain and repair pipes, plumbing fixtures and accessories
45	Present information about energy and heating
120	Install, maintain and repair oil-burning appliances
120	Install and repair direct and reverse heating systems
60	Install and repair perimeter heating systems
120	Install natural gas- and propane-burning systems
75	Install and repair radiant heating systems
120	Install and repair low-pressure steam heating systems
15	Use job search techniques
1680	Total

Payable upon acceptation in the program

Student Fee (non-refundable): $40.00        

Program Service Fee (non-refundable): $150.00

Payable before the start of class

Mandatory Items Paid at Centre

5 Centre t-shirts: $50.00

Manuels, Printing of Exercise Booklets: $61.25

Result charts, Project Drawing, Reference Sheet: $30.00

Security equipment (helmet, gloves, glasses)

TOTAL: $375.25

Deposit for loan of a toolbox: $200.00

For a comprehensive cost list please contact LVTC

All costs are non-refundable

Costs are subject to change without notice 

MANDATORY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

Boots (CSA approved, flame and spark resistant)

2 pairs of workpants or jeans

School supplies

Have some previous Plumbing experience ?

Recognition of Acquired Competencies could shorten the time between you and your diploma.

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