| | Plumber/Pipefitting Foundation Certificate | | |
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| School | Thompson Rivers University | | |
| Location | Kamloops, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 15,500
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| Degree | Not Applicable | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 21 Week(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | General requirements
Canadian citizenship, or landed immigrant status
Students must supply own coveralls, boots, safety glasses, and gloves
Documentation requirements
Proof of citizenship or landed immigrant status required if applicant not born in Canada
Proof of successful reading and math pre-test results
Verification of personal interview with the instructor | | |
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| Description | This course is an introduction to the following trades:Gasfitting Plumbing Sprinkler System Installer Steamfitter/Pipefitter.
Students gain familiarity with the hand and power tools used in the field. Hands-on use of the tools and piping materials like copper, cast iron, black iron, and plastics comprise about 50% of the course. Fixture installation is part of this as well. The other half of the course consists of pre-practical training, as well as safety, trade math, and science. The students will be actively involved in the plumbing of a house in the community, working with other trade entry students from carpentry and the electrical departments. | | |
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