Plumber Apprenticeship

Course Code: PLAP 111

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to identify steel pipe and fitting composition, design, manufacture, terminology, available lengths and diameters, as well as previous and current approved uses; to identify cast iron soil pipe and fittings, terminology, available lengths and diameters, as well as previous and current approved uses; to identify different plastic pipe, copper pipe, glass pipe and fittings, distinguishing characteristics, selection factors, applications, joining methods, and support requirements; and to recognize, identify, and use the Ontario Building Code (OBC).

Course Code: PLAP 112

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to identify and use various drafting instruments, to identify and draw various isometric and orthographic projection drawings; and to react to and carry out instructions.

Course Code: PLAP 113

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate his/her ability in basic arithmetic functions with whole numbers, to convert SI to imperial measurements and imperial to SI measurements; be able to identify, define and use linear measurements in piping systems and calculate various pipe offsets used in the piping industry; and able to calculate square roots and solve problems involving calculation of square roots.

Course Code: PLAP 114

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to identify oxy-acetylene cutting, weld faults and control distortion and welding equipment and accessories, including the construction, operation, assembly, and disassembly; to demonstrate the ability to lay beads, tack, and weld butt joints with filler rod in the flat position.

Course Code: PLAP 115

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate safe working habits and procedures in accordance with applicable safety standards and regulations; to recognize and assess hazardous conditions, and potential damage and/or injury with equipment and/or materials that are not in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), and company/employer standards, as well as applicable codes and regulations; to safely plan the erection, use, and dismantling of platforms and scaffolding; to determine the weight, size, and any special rigging requirements needed to rig and hoist material and equipment in compliance with the OHSA and company/customer safety precautions.

Course Code: PLAP 116

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to identify, select, and use various measuring tools, hand tools and instruments; to assemble steel pipe, cast iron soil pipe, copper pipe and fitting using various joining methods; to identify, calculate, and assemble a variety of piping projects incorporating different materials and offsets.

Course Code: PLAP 211

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to identify different types of sleeves, construction, materials, applications, installation, and sealing procedures; to identify and apply drainage and datum line terms and definitions; to define, identify, and describe the installation requirements for sewage ejectors and storm sump installations; to apply branch venting in multi-dwelling and commercial structures, and to recognize, identify, and explain domestic hot water tank installations; the properties of water; to identify, define, and perform calculations involving British Thermal Units; and to plan, design, draw, install, test, and commission a four-piece fixture installation.

Course Code: PLAP 212

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to read and apply information from construction drawings; to read and interpret a job specification; to create a number of plumbing drawings of various complexities; to maintain effective interpersonal relations; and to understand and carry out instructions and to write job-related documents, either manually or with a personal computer.

Course Code: PLAP 213

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to calculate the area of geometric shapes including squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles; the surface areas of tanks and cylinders in both Imperial and SI units; the volumes of tanks and cylinders in both Imperial and SI units; percentages; and to solve ratio and proportion problems.

Course Code: PLAP 214

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to recognize, identify, and explain arc welding theory, terms, equipment, procedures, safety precautions and to perform arc welding procedures; and to size all sections of the sanitary drainage system on drain plans, stack elevations, and practical assignments for multi-dwelling and commercial structures.

Course Code: PLAP 215

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to plan, design, draw, install, test, and commission a four-piece fixture installation, and to perform various service operations suited to particular geographical locations.

Course Code: PLAP 311

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to define, identify and describe the installation requirements for an acid neutralizer and the installation requirements for indirect and special waste installations; water main and water service installations on private property and common private water supplies; the basic operating principles of common pumps installed in plumbing systems; to solve trade-related problems using Boyle?s law; to size water distribution systems based on the Ontario Building code; the principle of operation of the natural gas piping systems and medical gas piping system.

Course Code: PLAP 312

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to identify, read and interpret plumbing and hydronic piping drawings, to read and interpret a job specification for the ICI sector; to create a number of plumbing and hydronic drawings of various complexities; to read and interpret bids and contracts; and to solve trade-related problems involving simple and compound interest.

Course Code: PLAP 313

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the ability to perform various service, maintenance, repair, and fabrication assignments suited to particular geographical locations.