Plumbers install and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems such as water, hydronic, drain, waste and vent, low-pressure steam, residential fire, chemical and irrigation. They install specialized systems such as medical gas, process piping, compressed air, water conditioners, fuel piping, sewage and water treatment, and storage and flow equipment. Plumbers interpret drawings, refer to layouts of existing services, and review applicable codes and specifications. They locate positions for fixtures, pipe connections and sleeves, and cut openings for pipe and fittings.

Plumbers use hand and power tools, welding and soldering/brazing equipment, and hoisting and lifting equipment. They work with copper, steel, plastic, glass, cast iron, cement, and fiberglass in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings and sites. Plumbers test and commission systems, and perform maintenance and repair. Safety awareness is essential for plumbers when working with fluids, gases, steam and hazardous elements. Plumbers are employed by plumbing/mechanical contractors, service companies, manufacturing, commercial, health care and educational facilities, or may be self-employed. They may advance to instructors, inspectors, estimators and project managers. (https://www.red-seal.ca/docms/plumber_tp2016_eng.pdf)

APPRENTICESHIP TERM: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2017)
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (34 wks)	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks
8 weeks**	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks
Refer to the Pathways to Certification diagram.**