Certificate in Piping Trades Foundation

The Piping Trades Foundation Training Program encompasses the foundational technical training required to enter into the trades of Plumber and SteamfitterPipefitter. This training includes all the relevant technical training to successfully complete the FoundationLevel 1 ITA learning outcomes for both trades simultaneously. Students who successfully complete this training will have satisfied the ITA requirements for their level 1 training in either trade. While enrolled in this program, students will be required to successfully complete a 3 week (90 hour) work Practicum placement, exposing them to the tasks and day to day functions of employees and apprentices in the trade. Students who complete the Piping Trades Foundation Program will receive credit for 375 work-based hours toward completion of either Plumbing Apprenticeship or SteamfitterPipefitter Apprenticeship depending on their choice of trade.

Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts or equivalent indicating successful completion of Grade 10 level that includes:

• Grade 10 English, OR Career and College Preparation ENGL 030 (Intermediate/Grade 10) with C+ or higher;

• Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10), OR Career and College Preparation MATH 030 (Intermediate Developmental Math), MATH 031(Intermediate Trades Math) or MATH 035 (Intermediate Algebraic Math) with C+ or higher;

OR

ESTR 037 (Intermediate-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher;

OR

Complete the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):

• Reading Comprehension: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher

• Number Operations: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher

• Problem Solving: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher

• Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher

Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interview may be conducted via teleconference if necessary.

IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.