Program Info
Year Established
2016
Program Code
APPLPLMBPIPE.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Program Description
Description
A fundamental certificate program for plumbing and pipe-fitting. Introduces the basic concepts and principles of plumbing and pipe-fitting theory, design, installation, plumbing codes, blueprint reading and construction project management.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Identify technical skills required for the trades
- Safe use of tools and field/shop techniques
- Read construction blueprints
- Identify the basics fundamentals of plumbing and pipe-fitting.
- Design and install drain wastes and vents.*
- Design and install potable domestic water systems.*
- Joining various types of plumbing materials.
- Identify plumbing/pipe-fitting/mechanical codes.
Career Opportunities
- Plumber
- Pipe-fitter
- Trade and Apprentice
- Multi-Skilled Facility Maintenance
- Building Sciences
Occupational Exposure/Risk
- Hazardous Materials
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
Credit Hours: 24
Minimum Total Credit Hours
24.00
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2017 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.