Ontario College Certificate in Plumbing Techniques (T165)

George Brown Polytechnic

The Plumbing Techniques one-year certificate program covers residential, commercial and industrial applications in the plumbing industry, with a focus on residential plumbing. This hands-on program will benefit anyone seeking to enter an apprenticeship or any construction-related career path. The Plumbing Techniques one-year certificate program uses hands-on projects to teach you about: tools, materials, equipment and methods used in the plumbing industryestimating materials and labour costsproper use of hand tools and power toolssafety practices and procedures associated with these toolsYou'll study industry standards and building codes, while considering health and safety issues and energy conservation. Projects include: Constructing and testing both drain and water systems.Learning how to install hot water heaters and a variety of residential plumbing fixtures.Research on the science of sanitation, water and the forces acting on a sealed piping system with and without atmospheric pressure applied to it.Studying blueprints and learning basic drafting techniques so you can design, understand and build plumbing systems.Your final project will focus on how to maintain the plumbing system you install and those that you may encounter in the future.

Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies