Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing

The one-year Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing Ontario College Certificate program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in plumbing or other construction fields. This program gives you entry-level skills that you can use to seek a recognized plumbing apprenticeship. You may also discover a career in a construction-related field. Throughout the program, you learn a broad overview of the plumbing trade, using both theory and hands-on practice.

What You’ll Learn

• Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to the application of quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
• Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
• Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
• Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of plumbing projects.
• Troubleshoot and solve standard plumbing problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
• Contribute to the interpretation and preparation of mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
• Perform routine technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
• Assist in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining and repairing plumbing components according to required specifications.
• Select, use and maintain machinery, tools and equipment for the installation, manufacturing and repair of basic plumbing systems and components.