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Start your career in skilled trades as a plumber

Plumbing Techniques Ontario College Certificate program

Learn from professionals. State-of-the-art equipment in shops. Great careers! Be job-ready from here or begin your apprenticeship.

Program code PLTQ
Duration 1 Year
Credential Ontario College Certificate
Program Delivery Full-time
Program delivery method(s) In person What does this mean?

Program information

Program description

The Plumbing Techniques program offers both the theoretical knowledge and practical training required to perform basic plumbing tasks. Through a combination of in-class and hands-on learning, you will work individually and as part of a team to develop the fundamental skills required to start a career in the plumbing trade. You will engage in a variety of plumbing projects that include designing and drawing plans, implementing and working in adherence to National plumbing codes, and following health and safety protocols and practices, all of which are requirements of the plumbing trade. 

This is an exciting opportunity to gain an introduction to skills-based learning and trade knowledge, which can serve as a foundation for further education through pathways into other affiliated skilled trades programs or apprenticeships or gain entry-level employment in a related field.

Intake information

Start dateCampus
Fall 2025 Midland

Tuition and fees

What are the admission requirements for the Plumbing Techniques program?

Plumbing Techniques admission requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

What career paths can I take as a plumber?

Your Plumbing Techniques certificate gives you many career opportunities

Upon completion of the program, graduates can apply for work as a plumber’s apprentice. They may find a range of occupations in the plumbing field, including construction, maintenance, industrial, as well as service related opportunities in wholesale, retail and municipal waterworks. Graduates choosing to continue their education may opportunities HVAC, gas fitting and municipal utilities operation.

Graduates are eligible for exemption from Level 1 in-school training requirements when entering 306A Plumber apprenticeship.

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Industry support

Magna International Inc.

Magna International Inc. is one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. It is a global mobility technology company with more than 158,000 employees – including many Georgian graduates! Magna is committed to providing Georgian students with opportunities to further their education and gain new skills.

The $1-million investment in Georgian includes a 2,200-square-foot Magna Mechatronics Lab with 17 pieces of new, cutting-edge equipment, and an award and scholarship suite for both future and current students, each valued up to $2,500.

Magna has provided hands-on learning experiences across various divisions to 133 co-op students since 2010, and is the proud of employer of 210 Georgian grads!

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What courses are included in the Plumbing Techniques certificate program?

Course overview

10 Program Courses
1 Communications Course
1 General Education Course

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Plumbing Techniques program outline.

  • ENVR 1010 – Environmental Health and Safety-Plumbing
  • MATH 1007 – Mathematics Techniques
  • PLMB 1000 – Plumbing Theory 1
  • PLMB 1001 – Plumbing Practical 1
  • PLMB 1002 – Plumbing Codes and Standards 1
  • Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.

Your course delivery method(s)

In person

This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.

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