Plumbing and Heating

Program duration	Number of semesters	Tuition Fee
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Program Strength
These programs are a part of Quebec’s preferred list. Preferred list is derived based on labor shortages in a particular field. This implies that the students studying this program may have a better chance of integrating into the Canadian workforce. It also means that students upon successful completion of the program are entitled for valuable immigration points, if they intend to apply for Canadian Residency.

Plus the program schedules have been structured to accommodate student’s personal lifestyle needs.

Note: For eligibility criteria with respect to immigration related matters students are advised refer CIC’s website or contact authorized personnel.

Career Choices

• Plumber (Gas and Propane certification)
• Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler system installers
• Oil and Solid Fuel Heating Mechanics

Competencies

• To enable the students to acquire the knowledge,skills and attitudes required to identify, install, maintain,repair and modify drainagesystems, venting systems, and hot and cold water supply systems.
• To understand and apply the Québec Plumbing Code;to solve problems related to the operation of water
  heaters to read and interpret plumbing and heatingplans for single and multiple-unit residences.
• To install, adjust and maintain natural gas and propane-burning systems
• Installation and maintenance of electrical and electronic control systems

Prerequisites

• Québec High School Diploma (D.E.S.)
• Secondary IV credits in English Mother Tongue, French Second Language and Mathematics
• General Development Test and specific prerequisites
• equivalence as established by the ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport or the ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles.

Program Modules

Modules	Hours
The Trade and the Training Process	30
Health and Safety on Construction Sites	30
Handling Equipment, Materials and Products	60
Mechanical Piping Systems	120
Installing Electrical Components	75
Interpreting Plans and Specifications	45
Installing Drainage Systems	120
Installing Ventilation Systems	120
Electrical and Electronic Control Systems	120
Basic Welding-Brazing	75
Installing Hot and Cold Water Distribution Systems, Plumbing Fixtures	120
Maintaining and Repairing Pipes, Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories	75
Energy and Heating	45
Installing, Maintaining and Repairing Oil-Burning Appliances	120
Installing and Repairing Direct and Reverse Heating Systems	120
Installing and Repairing Perimeter Heating Systems	60
Installing Gas-Burning Systems	120
Installing and Repairing Radiant Heating Systems	75
Install and repair Low-Pressure Steam Heating Systems	120
Organizations Involved in the Construction Industry	15
Job Search Techniques	15

Program Schedules

• January
• May
• September