College of the Rockies · Canada

Diploma in Plumber

Campus Diploma Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Diploma

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Plumber is a Diploma program taught at College of the Rockies, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The Plumber program at College of the Rockies supports apprenticeship training for the plumber trade. College of the Rockies offers all four levels of Plumber Apprenticeship, including Plumber Level 1 Apprenticeship, Plumber Level 2 Apprenticeship, Plumber Level 3 Apprenticeship, and Plumber Level 4 Apprenticeship. Across levels, students study topics such as installing pipe, valves and fittings, using soldering, brazing and welding equipment, interpreting drawings and specifications, and applying electrical concepts.

Apprenticeship programs combine work-based training (typically 80–85%) with technical training (15–20%) taken in a classroom and shop setting. Each level includes classroom theory, demonstrations, and practical hands-on training in a plumbing lab and shop setting, with safe work habits emphasized throughout. To take the program, College of the Rockies states you must be a sponsored apprentice. The length of an apprenticeship can range from one to five years, but most require four years to complete.

Modules

Plumber Level 1 Apprenticeship
Plumber Level 2 Apprenticeship
Plumber Level 3 Apprenticeship
Plumber Level 4 Apprenticeship

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Plumber at College of the Rockies for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by College of the Rockies.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by College of the Rockies as pre-requiste for admission in Plumber.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

In order to take this program you must be a sponsored apprentice.

For Plumber Level 1 Apprenticeship: Have an employer sponsor.
For Plumber Level 2 Apprenticeship: Successfully completed a Foundation or Apprenticeship Level 1 program; Have an employer sponsor; and either successfully completed Level 1 technical training of Plumber Apprenticeship (harmonized) program or Level 1 technical training of Plumber Apprenticeship (non-harmonized) program PLUS Gap A training 30 hours (PLMB 199), or Piping Trades Foundation program or Plumber Foundation program.
For Plumber Level 3 Apprenticeship: Successfully completed an Apprenticeship Level 2 program; Have an employer sponsor.
For Plumber Level 4 Apprenticeship: Successfully completed a Foundation or Apprenticeship Level 3 program; Have an employer sponsor.

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://cotr.bc.ca/programs/plumber/

More Information

Students are generally expected to demonstrate proficiency in English, often evidenced by an IELTS score of around 6.0 or a TOEFL score that reflects similar competency. Specific requirements can vary, so it's recommended to consult the official program page for detailed criteria.