Plumbing Techniques
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 03991 |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,223 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,697), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma, equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including these required courses:
Note: This program does not offer a conditional admission for applicants who do not meet the English language requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Humber’s Plumbing Techniques certificate program is a comprehensive introduction to the trade. You will learn the basics of plumbing including theory, code and blueprints, as well as gain significant hands-on experience.
Upon completion of this program, you will have the skills necessary to pursue a career in the plumbing trade.
Career opportunities
Water, waste and sewage systems – hallmarks of urban living – require high-level skills to design, install and maintain. In our program, you’ll be introduced to the skills necessary to begin your career as a plumber. Graduates of this program may find a range of career opportunities including apprenticeship, construction industry work, green energy initiatives and municipal water and sewage treatment.
According to BuildForce Canada, a significant number of skilled trade workers are expected to retire over the next decade. This demographic trend represents a signifcant loss of skilled workers that will require new workers to replace them.
Given this potential shortage, as well as the boom in construction across the country, individuals with plumbing skills are projected to have an advantage in the job market.