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Plumbing & Piping

25 Weeks On Campus Certificate Program

University of the Fraser Valley

Program Overview

The Plumbing & Piping Technician certificate program helps you develop the intermediate and specialized skills required today in the busy plumbing and piping industry. Upon completion, you are ready to enter the workforce and start an apprenticeship to earn your Red Seal certification.Sample topics include: Interpret drawings, specifications, and codes,Use tools, pipes, valves and fittings related to the piping industry,Install drain, waste, and vent systems,Soldering and brazing techniques,Install water systems,Perform pipe bending and fabrication.Install fixtures and appliances

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.Mature student status (19 years or older).One of the following:Completion of any Mathematics 10 (or higher grade) or equivalent (including,Foundations of Mathematics, Pre-calculus, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, MATH 072, or MATH 076) with a grade of C or better.Successful completion of a UFV trades math entrance exam.Note: Students who have not been in any schooling for more than three years are strongly advised to take the recommended mathematics assessment test to determine level of preparedness. The assessment test may identify areas that require strengthening to optimize the opportunities for program success. In most cases, upgrading can be taken simultaneously with the program.

Career Options

  • Drain-layer
  • Heating and Ventilation Plumber
  • Irrigation Installer
  • Roofing Plumber
  • Sprinkler Fitter
  • Water Plumber

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