The demand for skilled tradespeople in Canada is growing and the plumbing field is no exception. Sheridan Mechanical Techniques-Plumbing Program offers superior training and a pathway to apprenticeship as a plumber. The program at Sheridan stands out with its excellent instructors, superior equipment and facilities and the strong reputation Sheridan enjoys among employers.

Sheridan’s plumbing certificate program provides top-notch preparation for apprenticeship and employment in the plumbing field. Students go a long way in just 28 weeks, learning the most current practices in the plumbing trade while earning a credential that employers will respect. It’s the first step toward a career as a professional tradesperson – and there’s no better place to start than Sheridan.

This program trains students for entry-level positions in the field of plumbing. Plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Courses include:

• Manufacturing Trade Safety
• Codes, Standards and Regulations
• Plumbing Practice and Theory (piping, tubing and fittings; drains, sewers and vents; plumbing)
• Blue Print Reading and Trade Documentation
• Plumbing Trade Calculations
• General Education Elective
• Communications for the Trades

Students also learn how to conduct a job search, maintain proper work documentation, and communicate effectively on the job. Sheridan instructors have years of experience as plumbing practitioners and contractors. They’ll serve as mentors and career coaches long after you’ve graduated.

The skills you’ll learn go beyond the minimum requirements to become a plumbing apprentice. You’ll enter the workforce as a confident, capable plumbing apprentice with a solid foundation to build on.