Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
Clinical/fieldwork placement
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
30 weeks full time
Fundamental training
Many start dates throughout the year
The Plumbing & Pipe Trades Foundation program blends in-class theory with hands-on practical skills training to prepare graduates for entry level employment and apprenticeships.
Plumbing & Pipe Trades mobile pipe trades simulator
Over 30 weeks you will follow a modular training system that begins by developing a wide variety of basic skills and builds on these to develop specialized skills required by industry and related fields including irrigation, wastewater treatment, municipal services, solar system installations, well pump installation and plumbing wholesale supply.
The plumbing and pipe shops are located in the John Drysdale building on the Interurban campus. Our two shops are over 12,000 sq. ft. (1115 sq. metres) in size.
Hands-on learning
In the Plumbing & Pipe Trades Foundation program, you'll develop the skills and knowledge necessary for initial entry into the plumbing & pipe trades. You'll focus on the first–year apprentice competencies that are common to all of the piping trades, working through common core, and plumbing and pipe trades specialty modules.
You'll be exposed to on-the-job conditions so come prepared to work in several different simulations and environments and participate in a one-week, supervised field practice in an industry setting.
Practical projects will usually be done on-site either at the college or in cooperation with local industry.
Information sessions
Learn more about Camosun's Trade Foundation programs.
Specialty programs
Camosun offers specialty programs to support trade education for women and youth.
Contact information
Trades Apprenticeship office
Campus location
Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102
Location link
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