About Plumbing Training Program
The Foundational Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship training program has been designed for individuals to train and learn about the trade of plumbing. The program is foundational with a pre-apprenticeship component.
Our aim is to provide you with the essential and fundamental skills to be a plumber’s helper, which in turn allows you to pursue employment. The goal of the apprenticeship training is to assist you in the development of the skills and certification required to become a qualified and trained plumber.
Application open date
On going intakes
Program start date
TBD - Subject to Funding Approval
Program length
24 Weeks Full-Time training
Funded by
This course covers the following:
Program Components:
Essential Skills & Academic Upgrading which includes:
- English and Communication Skills
- Math and Science Fundamentals
Basic Computer Skills
- Fundamental computer concepts
Pre-Apprentice Plumbing Theory
Applied Skills Development Training/ SAIT Pre-Apprenticeship Hands-On Training:
- Identify common tools used in the plumbing trade and describe their applications
- Demonstrate safe use of basic hand and power tools used in the plumbing trade
- Interpret and apply the information in basic drawings to complete a project
- Extract relevant information from basic drawings and designs
- Demonstrate fundamental applied piping skills through projects such as:
- Copper bending and soldering
- Iron pipe threading
- Pex pipe project
- Installing basic plumbing fixtures
- Describe, install, and service ferrous pipe, non-ferrous metal pipe, non-metallic pipe, and fittings
- Implement basic mathematical skills relevant to the trade, utilizing metric and imperial measurements
- Install and service plumbing fixtures and trim
- Describe considerations for working with different types of pipe and materials
- Explain steps and considerations for designing, planning, and completing a straightforward piping project
Safety Training:
- Demonstrate awareness of occupational safety
Safety Training certification:
- Standard First Aid Training
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems) 2015
- H2S Alive
- Construction Safety Training System CSTS-09
- Confined Space Entry
- Fall Protection
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Employment Preparation:
- Communication, workplace integration and employment preparation
- Occupational English & communication
- Life & work management skills
- Occupational health & safety
- General employment preparation
Work Experience with Industry
Eligibility for Training
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- 18 years old and above
- Unemployed or marginally employed due to limited essential skills and occupational language skills, lack of knowledge of Canadian employment practices and lack of Canadian experience
- Eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) or Income Support, as assessed by Alberta Government/ Advanced Education
- Physically fit and capable of working long shifts
- Class 5 driver’s license is an asset
- Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 5
- Strong interest in establishing a career in the plumbing trade
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
Employed by:
- Plumbing companies
- Construction contractors
- Large plumbing organizations
- Plumbing repair shops
Work Environment:
- Indoors and outdoors
- Construction sites
- Repair or maintenance work in:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Institutional structures
- Variety of plumbing jobs, including but not limited to:
- Sewage disposal systems
- Potable water distribution systems
Career Path:
- Plumber’s helper
- Plumbing apprentice
- Construction worker
- Journeyman/woman plumber
How to Apply!
By Appointment: please call phone# 403-290-5460
All students must have MyAlberta Digital ID - Click here to create one
We accept applications in person and by email. Please use our map to locate our office.
Our Location:
5th Floor, 1111 - 11 Ave SW. Calgary, Alberta
Online Application for
CCIS Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs
