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Plumber Apprenticeship

Location(s): Dawson Creek


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This program prepares students to learn all four levels of technical training within the Plumbing Industry. It focuses on trade-specific topics per the BC Plumbing Code, enabling students to carry out various skills in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Students graduating from this program will receive credit for all levels of apprenticeship technical training and eligibility to write the exam for the Interprovincial Standards (Red Seal) program in the trade.

Career Prospects


Plumbers can be employed by construction companies, plumbing contractors and maintenance departments, or they may be self-employed.

Details


Intakes


Location Level Starting Type
Dawson Creek 1 not scheduled Cohort  
Dawson Creek 2 not scheduled Cohort  
Dawson Creek 3 not scheduled Cohort  
Dawson Creek 4 not scheduled Cohort  

Length


Level 1 is 210 hours; approximately 7 weeks long.

Level 2 is 180 hours; approximately 7 weeks long.

Level 3 is 180 hours; approximately 7 weeks long.

Level 4 is 240 hours; approximately 8 weeks long.

Estimated Program Fees


Program fee type: Trades/Apprenticeship (Tier 2)

Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.

Domestic Fees

 
Tuition
Student Fees
Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST)
Total
Level 1
$ 732.56
$ 68.73
$ 112.22
$ 913.51
Level 2
$ 628.00
$ 67.20
$ 112.22
$ 807.42
Level 3
$ 628.00
$ 67.20
$ 112.22
$ 807.42
Level 4
$ 837.22
$ 70.02
$ 135.73
$ 1,042.97

International Fees

 
Tuition
Student Fees
Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST)
International
Medical Insurance
Total
Level 1
$ 2,580.90
$ 67.38
$ 110.02
$ 276.00
$ 3,034.30
Level 2
$ 2,212.20
$ 65.88
$ 110.02
$ 276.00
$ 2,664.10
Level 3
$ 2,212.20
$ 65.88
$ 110.02
$ 276.00
$ 2,664.10
Level 4
$ 2,949.60
$ 68.88
$ 133.07
$ 276.00
$ 3,427.55

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Admission Requirements


Eligibility as indicated by SkilledTradesBC.

Important Notes


  1. The program is not eligible for Canada Student Loans.

  2. Students must provide personal protective equipment (safety wear, steel-toed boots, gloves, coveralls, etc.).  Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.

  3. The program is affiliated with SkilledTradesBC.

Program Requirements


Residency Requirement 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean
Minimum Grade Requirements 70% minimum in all courses

Credential


Training results are reported to SkilledTradesBC

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