* Health Science Pre-Admission Testing Charge, Identification Card
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
or
Mature student status.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 80 (20L,W,S,R) iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) or 550 Paper-based
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition**, 80 (20L,W,S,R)
iTEP Academic**, 3.7
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic Module, 6 – Overall Band Score with no Band below 5.5
PTE A (Pearson Test of English Academic), 58 - Overall Minimum Score (49L,W,S,R)
FCE (Cambridge English First), 174 - Cambridge English Scale or FCE B
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced), 180 - Cambridge English Scale or CAE C
CPE (Cambridge English Proficiency), 200 - Cambridge English Scale or CPE C
Sheridan EAP (English for Academic Purposes), 70%
Sheridan EPA (English Proficiency Assessment), 4.0 – Listening Band 4.0 – Reading Combined Band CLB 7 - Writing
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs
The demand for skilled tradespeople in Canada is growing and the plumbing field is no exception.
Prepare for your career
The Sheridan Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing program offers superior training and a pathway to apprenticeship as a plumber. Sheridan's plumbing program stands out from the rest with its excellent instructors, superior equipment and facilities, and a strong reputation among employers.
Top-notch apprenticeship training
Sheridan's plumbing certificate program provides top-notch preparation for apprenticeship in the plumbing field. In just 28 weeks, learn the most current practices in the plumbing trade while earning a credential that employers will respect. It's the first step towards a career as a professional tradesperson.
Great instructors
Sheridan instructors have years of industry experience as plumbers and practitioners and contractors. They'll serve as mentors and career coaches long after you've graduated.
Additional information
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.
Students also learn how to conduct a job search, maintain proper work documentation, and communicate effectively on the job.
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.
Explore your future classroom
As a student in our Plumbing – Mechanical Techniques program, you’ll work in labs designed to imitate the real-world workplace. Want a look inside? Take a virtual tour of our Framing and Plumbing Lab.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
Contribute to the application of quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
Support sustainability best practices in workplaces.
Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
Troubleshoot and solve standard mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
Contribute to the interpretation and preparation of mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
Perform routine technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
Assist in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining and repairing mechanical components according to required specifications.
Select, use and maintain machinery, tools and equipment for the installation, manufacturing and repair of basic mechanical components.
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Semester 1
TSKL13431, Plumbing Fundamentals 1A, 6
TSKL18823, Plumbing Fundamentals 1B, 6
ENGI16048, Plumbing Trade Safety, 3
MATH18634, Trade Calculations for Plumbing Practices, 3
TSKL18263, Trade Blue Print Reading, 3
APPL19402, Computer Applications, 3
COMM15586, Industrial Workplace Preparation, 3
TOTAL:, 27
Semester 2
ENGI18823, Codes, Standards and Regulations, 3
TSKL17545, Plumbing Practice 2, 12
TSKL15586, Plumbing Theory 2, 4
, General Education Course (Open), 3
TOTAL:, 22
Sheridan is recognized for excellence in skilled trades instruction. The one-year Plumbing certificate program is the gateway to a full plumbing apprenticeship.
Health and Dental Plan - International: 580CAD/ per year
