Skills and knowledge offered in this program include reading and interpreting Part 7 and Part 8 of the Ontario Plumbing Code; laying out a job and planning installations using blueprints; assembling and installing new piping systems; maintaining and repairing fixtures, faucets, valves and piping; testing water and drainage piping; and diagnosing water flow. Plumbers are now responsible for taking the potable water supplied by a municipality and making it available to the public. To do this, they must install and maintain water distribution systems in buildings. They are also responsible for various process piping installations and the safe removal of used water (sanitary sewage, grey water, storm water). This is usually accomplished by installing and maintaining drains, wastes, and vents within buildings. What are the steps to Apprenticeship?
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The focus of this Apprenticeship program is to provide you with the in-school component for a career in plumbing. Plumbers work in many industries and sectors including construction, residential, commercial or industrial.
Today industry has an ever increasing demand for plumbing apprentices due to the massive expansion of the Greater Toronto Area and the surrounding municipalities. This demand is also because of the aging work force and the possibility of mass retirements.
We have a shop that is equipped with materials and equipment that allow teachers to reinforce the theory portion of our courses and highlight current trends within the plumbing industry.
Computer software used in the delivery of our courses are CAD, Excel, and industry based CD's that are relevant to the curriculum.
Plumbing Apprentices win Awards in the Annual Skills Canada Competition
Student Robert Burgess won Gold in Provincial Competition and Sliver in National Competition in 2009
Student Frank Spatone won a Gold in Provincial Competition in 2006.
"I choose Humber so I could upgrade my skills while learning from industry experienced professionals. I've improved my techniques and enhanced my knowledge. The program left me with a renewed confidence on my path to becoming a licensed plumber."
Kyle Monaco
"The plumbing program offered at Humber College is helpful to an apprentice. It provides us with a better understanding of the methods used on job sites. We learn more of the physical aspects, rather than just theory."
Anthony Peluso