This program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge required for the efficient and safe installation and repair of pipes, fixtures, and fittings used for water distribution and waste disposal in public and commercial buildings.
Graduates are able to perform tasks according to plumbing codes and specifications.
Admission Requirements High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent. Systems Cold and Hot Water Supply Maintenance and Repair Fixtures and Appliances Joining and Cutting with Oxyacetylene Applied Mathematics, Science, and Communications Employment Opportunities Graduates are employed in the construction industry, manufacturing, and service industries. Maintenance and rehabilitation of existing piping systems provide jobs for many plumbers who are employed by established firms. New regulations for the protection of potable water against contamination will provide additional employment for plumbers as cross connection control practitioners. This is an apprenticeable trade in Nova Scotia.