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Herzing College Skilled Trades
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program

Learn how to install and repair plumbing fixtures and equipment. Hands-on training in plumbing codes, piping, tubing, blueprints, and job safety. Get help to land a paid plumber apprenticeship after graduation. Tools and safety gear included.

Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship Training: Your First Step to Become a Licensed Plumber

A Plumber is a tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains piping systems, fixtures and equipment. We rely on skilled plumbers for effective water distribution, safe drinking water, and waste disposal. They provide essential services to our homes and cities.

Plumber is a licensed, regulated trade in Ontario. If you want to become a plumber, you must complete an apprenticeship and pass an exam to earn a Certificate of Qualification (C of Q).

This process involves the following steps:

  • Complete 720 hours of in-school plumbing training
  • Complete 8,280 hours of work experience as a plumber apprentice
  • Pass the plumber certification exam
  • Become a certified, registered journeyperson in the trade

Your first step is to complete a Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship training program. Employers prefer to hire apprentices who already have hands-on plumbing skills and safety knowledge.

Having these fundamental skills will help you land your first plumber apprenticeship. Then, you can earn money while you work toward certification and become a licensed plumber.

Herzing College Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship Training Program

The goal of our Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship training program is to get you hired as a plumber apprentice. Our instructors are all licensed plumbers with many years of experience in the trade.

They know exactly what Ontario employers are looking for in plumber apprentices. Our students get a solid foundation in plumbing installation and maintenance, plumbing tools and materials, piping and tubing, blueprints, plumbing codes, and job safety.

  • 24-week program
  • Licensed instructors with years of industry experience
  • State-of-the-art training facility that simulates a real work environment
  • Multiple program start-dates throughout the year
  • Tools and safety gear are included in your tuition
  • Loans, government training grants, and scholarships may be available for students who qualify (our Admissions team will help you apply)
  • 90% graduate employment rate in 2019 (based on available graduates and most recent data)

 

“By the time our students graduate, they understand all the different types of piping and materials, joining methods, codes, and how to use plumbing tools correctly. Employers hire from us because they trust the quality of our plumber training. Our graduates are ready to work from day one on the job site!”  (Steve Dramnitzke, Instructor)

 

Safety Certifications Included in Your Plumbing Training

If you want to secure a plumber apprenticeship, safety training is a must. Employers want apprentices who are already certified in job safety.

That’s why our Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship training program includes the following industry-standard safety certifications:

  • WHMIS
  • Working at Heights
  • Elevating Work Platforms
  • Lockout & Tag Safety
  • Scaffold Users’ Hazard Awareness
  • Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness

Career Outlook

There is steady demand for plumbers in Ontario. There are stable employment opportunities in residential construction, maintenance, and renovation.

We also need plumbers to work on new infrastructure projects, such as water treatment plants and city piping systems.

Plus, both public and commercial buildings are looking to increase water efficiency, which is driving demand for plumbers to install upgraded fixtures and systems.

Skilled plumbers will find employment opportunities in every sector.

Job Options for Graduates of our Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship Training Program

Successful plumbing graduates have many different career options. Most plumber apprentices start out in maintenance, but there are a variety of other job opportunities.

Plumbing career paths include:

  • Working on new construction projects
  • Doing residential and commercial plumbing maintenance
  • Doing renovation and retrofit work
  • Working on municipal water systems
  • Starting your own plumbing business
  • Becoming a plumber instructor
  • Working in plumbing sales

Who Hires Our Grads?

Graduates of our Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship training program have been hired by:

  • Fred Kau Plumbing & Heating
  • Mr. Rooter
  • JERMARK
  • L.J Barton Mechanical
  • Hy-Mark Guelph
  • Reliance Home Comfort
  •  Zegg Plumbing

Study Topics

The Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship training program offers a good balance of theory and hands-on training.

In this program you will learn:

  • How to safely use plumber hand and power tools
  • Safe work practices and procedures of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Installation methods for a variety of piping materials, including ABS and PVC DWV, cast iron soil pipe, copper, steel, and PEX
  • How to install and repair plumbing fixtures
  • How to install a 3-piece bathroom by yourself, including toilet, sink, bathtub, venting, and drainage (all up to code)
  • Plumbing rules and regulations of the Ontario Building Code
  • How to read blueprints and building specs to complete a plumbing installation for a single dwelling

Click for a detailed description of each plumbing course:

Plumbing Safety

Students learn about the electrical safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, safe work practices and procedures, torch safety, WHMIS, Working Heights Protection, Lock Out & Tag Safety, Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness, Aerial Platform, Traffic Control, Propane in Construction, and Scaffold training.

Plumbing Code

Students learn the basic rules and regulations of Part 7 (Plumbing) of the Ontario Building Code. As well, students learn how the code is organized, how to identify new rules, the scope and objectives of administrative requirements, tables and appendices.

Blueprint Reading

Students obtain information from architectural, structural and mechanical drawings, specifications and the building code to complete plumbing installations for a single dwelling. Students are instructed in the correct methods of completing drain plans and stack elevations.

Plumbing Installation Methods

Students demonstrate the operation of hand and power tools, as well as installation procedures for the following piping materials: ABS and PVC DWV, cast iron soil pipe, copper, steel, and PEX. In addition students are instructed in maintenance and repair procedures and fixture installation.

Employability Skills

Include: Resume Writing, Interview, Customer Service, Communications and Timesheet Skills Training.

Admission Requirements

What you need to get started.

  • Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
  • Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
  • Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
  • Meet any additional program specific entrance requirements
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Overview

SAMPLE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:

$65,000 to $95,520

Source: jobbank.gc.ca
(Plumber)

CAMPUS

Toronto
Cambridge

INDUSTRY

Pre-Apprenticeship

PROGRAM LENGTH

24 weeks

LEARNING MODALITIES

On Campus

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2019 Program Employment Rate

90% of available program graduates were employed in a related field.

2019 Overall Graduate Employment Rate

88% of available Herzing College Skilled Trades graduates were employed in a related field.

*statistics based on most recent available  

Your Next Steps

Want to learn more about the Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship training program? It’s easy to get started. Choose from the following options:

  • Fill out the form to ask questions via email
  • Chat live with an Admissions Advisor to get your questions answered now
  • Click Apply Now to get your application started today!
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Why Choose this Program?

Herzing’s Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship program is fast, effective, and trusted by Ontario employers. We help graduates secure good plumber apprenticeships, and make sure they’re fully prepared for success at work.

Here’s why Herzing College Skilled Trades should be your first choice:

  • Affordable 24-week program that gets you job-ready fast
  • Learn how to safely use plumbing tools, install pipes and fixtures, venting and drainage, and interpret building codes
  • Hands-on training taught by licensed, highly experienced plumbers
  • Herzing College is a Merit Ontario, CLAC Union-approved training facility
  • Eligible grads are admitted to Merit Ontario and CLAC union
  • Tools and safety gear are included in your tuition
  • The Plumbing program includes valuable safety certifications
  • Herzing’s Career Development team helps you create your resume, apply for plumber apprenticeships, and prepare for interviews
  • We connect graduates with available jobs through our industry partners
  • We help you apply for government training grants, loans, and scholarships, which can lower tuition costs for eligible students
  • Small class sizes, fun learning environment, great staff
  • Herzing College has a 55-year track record of respected career training
  • Our plumbing grads get hired! 90% graduate employment rate in 2019 (based on available graduates and most recent data)
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BRENDA H. WINNIPEG

Very friendly staff, provide all information and are very eager and willing to help you in the process. I would definitely recommend Herzing to anyone interested in returning to school to further their education.

PARASKEVI S. MONTREAL

Herzing College gave me the education I needed to get a great job in the aerospace industry. Classes were interesting, pertinent and fun! Not only does this school help you find an internship, they help you find the right job, and continue to maintain relationships with alumni in the future. Great experience at Herzing!

JENNA D. WINNIPEG

As a single mom going back to school was intimidating but at Herzing College I actually feel that I can reach my career goal!

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