Certificate in Piping Trades Foundation Training

The Piping Trades Foundation Training Program encompasses the foundational technical training required to enter into the trades of Plumber and SteamfitterPipefitter. This training includes all the relevant technical training to successfully complete the FoundationLevel 1 ITA learning outcomes for both trades simultaneously. Students who successfully complete this training will have satisfied the ITA requirements for their level 1 training in either trade. While enrolled in this program, students will be required to successfully complete a 3 week (90 hour) work Practicum placement, exposing them to the tasks and day to day functions of employees and apprentices in the trade. Students who complete the Piping Trades Foundation Program will receive credit for 375 work-based hours toward completion of either Plumbing Apprenticeship or SteamfitterPipefitter Apprenticeship depending on their choice of trade.

Official Transcripts. English RequirementOne of the following:BC Language Arts 10 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.ENGL 030new window or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent. Math RequirementOne of the following:BC Math 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalentBC Math 11 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalentBC Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalentMATH 030new window or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent. ESTR 037 Complete: ESTR 037 – Essential Skills for Trades – Intermediate Levelnew window with a minimum final grade of 67%. POWER Complete: People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) program