Certificate in Plumbing

Trained plumbers are always in demand. Every home and building relies on a plumber to pipe fresh water in and wastewater out. This is a good career for a hardworking person who likes to solve problems. You receive training in the installation and repair of water distribution and sanitary drainage systems, as well as hot water heating systems. All tasks are taught according to plumbing code and recognized trade standards.
Career options
Graduates work in many areas of the plumbing field, including the construction industry, manufacturing industry, service industry, maintenance and repair, construction estimating and plumbing supply sales.
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Future study options
Plumber is a compulsory trade in Nova Scotia. Once employed you will be required to register as an apprentice with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency as per the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act.
Red Seal Endorsement - individuals who complete an apprenticeship program are eligible to write the inter-provincial exam. A Red Seal allows certified tradespeople to practice the trade in any province or territory in Canada where the trade is designated.

High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent. Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India \u2013 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India \u2013 Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education. Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable. Official transcripts \u2013 You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission. International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) \u2013 minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) \u2013 minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL\u00ae iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test. Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) \u2013 average score of 4.5. Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) \u2013 minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) \u2013 minimum Band 60. Michigan English Test (MET) \u2013 minimum score 59.