Plumber / Pipefitting  Foundation Program

Program Description

This course is an introduction to the following trades:

• Gasfitting
• Plumbing
• Sprinkler System Installer
• Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Students gain familiarity with the hand and power tools used in the field.  Hands-on use of the tools and piping materials like copper, cast iron, black iron, and plastics comprise about 50% of the course.  Fixture installation is part of this as well. The other half of the course consists of pre-practical training, as well as safety, trade math, and science. The students will be actively involved in the plumbing of a house in the community, working with other trade entry students from carpentry and the electrical departments .

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Course Length

25 weeks

Commencement Date

July 26, 2010

Admission Requirements

Education Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
• Placement on the Entry Assessment Test for English at an 060 level
• Placement on the Entry Assessment Test for Math at an 050 level
  (click here for information on this test) 

General Requirements

• Canadian Citizenship, or landed immigrant status
• Students must supply own  coveralls, boots, safety glasses, and gloves.

Documentation Required

The following documentation is necessary to verify admission requirements: 

• Proof of Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status required if applicant not born in Canada.
• Proof of successful reading and math pre-test results.
• Verification of personal interview with the instructor

Application Procedure

Admissions encourages you to submit an "Application for Admission" form and related documentation as soon as you complete each of the requirements. However, the minimum documentation which will be accepted is as follows: 

• The $25.50 Application Processing Fee Receipt if you have never attended TRU before.
• A completed Application for Admission Form.
• A copy of your official interim or final grades.

Pre-Test Schedule

To arrange for the plumbing pre-test contact the TRU Assessment Centre at (250) 828-5470. Arrangements can be made for out-of-town applicants to write the pre-test at an authorized testing centre in their community. For further information call (250) 828-5470.

Costs

See the "Fees" section of the TRU Calendar for the statement of tuition fees.

Go to the Financial Aids & Awards website for information on applying for the  "TRU Trades & Technology Division Scholarship ".  

• Texts and supplies—contact the TRU Bookstore for inquiries
• $16.83 per month lab/studio fee
• Students are required to purchase their own tool boxes and tools - available at the Tool Room TT252 ($340.00)

Contact:

Questions regarding Foundation Training tuition or other TRU services,  should be directed to TRU's Registrar's Office:

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1-250-828-5036

Questions regarding the Plumbing Foundation Program, please contact:

Pat Barringer - Plumbing Foundation Program Instructor
(250) 828-5136

Peter Poeschek - Construction Trades Chairperson
(250)-828-5113

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