Plumber

Program Overview:

Growing construction activity in BC has resulted in an increased need for skilled plumbers in commercial, institutional and industrial builds. Plumber Apprenticeship Level 1 is your first step to becoming a Red Seal certified plumber.

This 7-week program covers the skills, knowledge and training required for Level 1 of the 4 Level SkilledTradesBC Plumber Apprenticeship Program.

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

Program Content

• Topics covered include preparing piping and components, installing pipe, valves and fittings, using soldering, brazing and welding equipment, using codes and regulations, interpreting drawings and specifications, and applying electrical concepts.
• The program includes classroom theory, demonstrations and practical hands-on training in a plumbing lab and shop setting.
• Safe work habits are important in this trade and are emphasized, practiced and reinforced throughout the program.

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Program Structure

For a complete program description, including admission requirements, prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training see: Plumber Apprenticeship Level 1.

View or download the pdf version of the program outline.

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Admission Requirements:

In order to take this program you must:

• Have an employer sponsor

Interested in becoming an employer sponsor? Visit: SkilledTradesBC Employer Sponsor Overview

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$817.32
Student Association Fee:	$16.10
Total	$863.42

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs:

• CSA approved personal protective equipment (PPE)
• CSA approved hardhat, blue in colour
• Steel-toed work boots
• Safety glasses
• Coveralls
• Reference materials
• Pen, pencils, coloured pencils, etc.
• Three-ringed binders and paper (lined and unlined)
• Geometry set
• Calculator

Program Overview

Growing construction activity in BC has resulted in an increased need for skilled plumbers in commercial, institutional and industrial builds. Plumber Apprenticeship Level 2 is your next step to becoming a Red Seal certified plumber.

This 8-week program covers the skills, knowledge and training required for Level 2 of the 4 Level SkilledTradesBC Plumber Apprenticeship Program.

In order to take this program, you must be a sponsored Plumber apprentice that has 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.

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Program Content:

• Topics covered include using measuring and leveling tools, installing, maintaining and repairing sanitary and storm drainage systems, fixtures and appliances, hydronic heating and cooling systems, and specialized systems, such as medical gas and compressed air systems.
• The program includes classroom theory, demonstrations and practical hands-on training in a plumbing lab and shop setting.
• Safe work habits are important in this trade and are emphasized, practiced and reinforced throughout the program.

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Program Structure

For a complete program description, including admission requirements, prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training see: Plumber Apprenticeship Level 2.

View or download the pdf version of the program outline.

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Admission Requirements:

In order to take this program you must have:

• Successfully completed a Foundation or Apprenticeship Level 1 program
• Have an employer sponsor

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$934.08
Student Association Fee:	$18.40
Total	$982.48

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs:

• CSA approved personal protective equipment (PPE)
• CSA approved hardhat, blue in colour
• Steel-toed work boots
• Safety glasses
• Coveralls
• Reference materials
• Pen, pencils, coloured pencils, etc.
• Three-ringed binders and paper (lined and unlined)
• Geometry set
• Calculator

Program Overview

Growing construction activity in BC has resulted in an increased need for skilled plumbers in commercial, institutional and industrial builds. Plumber Apprenticeship Level 3 is your next step to becoming a Red Seal certified plumber.

This 7-week program covers the skills, knowledge and training required for Level 3 of the 4 Level SkilledTradesBC Plumber Apprenticeship Program.

In order to take this program, you must be a sponsored apprentice who has successfully completed a Foundation or Apprenticeship Level 2 program.

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Program Content:

Topics covered include installing and maintaining water supply and distribution systems install sewers and sewage treatment systems, install cross connection control devices and assemblies, install hydronic systems, install specialized systems, apply electrical concepts, and plan and install gas-fired appliance system installations. This program includes classroom theory, demonstrations and practical hands-on training in a plumber shop setting. Safe work practices are important in this trade and are emphasized, practiced and reinforced throughout the program.

The program includes classroom theory, demonstrations and practical hands-on training in a plumbing lab and shop setting.

Safe work habits are important in this trade and are emphasized, practiced and reinforced throughout the program.

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Program Structure

For a complete program description, including admission requirements, prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training see: Plumber Apprenticeship Level 3.

View or download the pdf version of the program outline.

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Admission Requirements:

In order to take this program you must have:

• Successfully completed an Apprenticeship Level 2 program
• Have an employer sponsor

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Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$817.32
Student Association Fee:	$16.10
Total	$863.42

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs:

• CSA approved personal protective equipment (PPE)
• CSA approved hardhat, blue in colour
• Steel-toed work boots
• Safety glasses
• Coveralls
• Reference materials
• Pen, pencils, coloured pencils, etc.
• Three-ringed binders and paper (lined and unlined)
• Geometry set
• Calculator
• Gloves

Program Overview

Growing construction activity in BC has resulted in an increased need for skilled plumbers in commercial, institutional and industrial builds. Plumber Apprenticeship Level 4 is your next step to becoming a Red Seal certified plumber.

This 8-week program covers the skills, knowledge and training required for Level 4 of the 4 Level SkilledTradesBC Plumber Apprenticeship Program.

In order to take this program, you must be a sponsored apprentice who has successfully completed a Foundation or Apprenticeship Level 3 program.

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Program Content

Topics covered include performing routine trade activities, installing plumbing fixtures and appliances, communication techniques, installing sewers and sewer treatment systems, installing drainage, waste and vent (DWV) systems, installing water services and distribution systems, installing pressure systems, installing hydronic systems, installing water treatment equipment, installing specialized systems, applying electrical concepts, planning gas-fired appliance systems and installing gas-fired systems.

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Program Structure

For a complete program description, including admission requirements, prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training see: Plumber Apprenticeship Level 4.

View or download the pdf version of the program outline.

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Admission Requirements:

In order to take this program you must have:

• Successfully completed an Apprenticeship Level 3 program
• An employer sponsor

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Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$934.08
Student Association Fee:	$18.40
Total	$982.48

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs:

• CSA approved personal protective equipment (PPE)
• CSA approved hardhat, blue in colour
• Steel-toed work boots
• Safety glasses
• Coveralls
• Reference materials
• Pen, pencils, coloured pencils, etc.
• Three-ringed binders and paper (lined and unlined)
• Geometry set
• Calculator
• Gloves

As a Plumber, you can choose from a wide variety of job opportunities with:

• Construction companies
• Plumbing contractors
• Commercial contractors
• Cities and municipalities
• Industrial companies
• Maintenance departments
• Factories
• Manufacturing plants
• Disaster restoration companies

With further education and/or experience, you could become a service manager, shop manager, or even open your own plumbing shop!

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