Diploma In Advanced Plumbing Technology

The Advanced Plumbing Technology diploma is a unique opportunity to get the technical and career essential skills you need to succeed in the plumbing industry. The diploma program offers a direct pathway into trades training at NAIT without having to first be a registered apprentice and can also serve as a pathway to apprenticeship.The program focuses on theory and hands-on training required to master installation, repair, perform mechanical system maintenance and more. You will learn specific technical knowledge and get hands-on skills and experience. You will also get to explore new technologies and systems such as water recycling and re-use, solar and geothermal heating systems and water conservation. A career in plumbing calls for an understanding of both technical knowledge and career essential skills. Learning outcomes for this program include: industry standards, legislation and workplace expectations, design, installation and maintenance of all relevant systems, including:, gas systems, hydronic heating systems and gas appliances, potable and non-potable water systems, drainage, waste and vent (DWV) systems, design, interpretation and conversion of drawings for plumbing installations, mathematical concepts for plumbing installations, and, effective written and verbal communication tools.

Grade 11 Language Arts (English 20-2) Grade 11 Mathematics (Math 20-2 or Applied Math 20) Grade 10 Science (Science 10)