Industry-approved plumber training
A career in plumbing calls for an understanding of both technical knowledge and career essential skills. Learning outcomes for this program include:
- industry standards, legislation and workplace expectations
- design, installation and maintenance of all relevant systems, including:
- gas systems
- hydronic heating systems and gas appliances
- potable and non-potable water systems
- drainage, waste and vent (DWV) systems
- design, interpretation and conversion of drawings for plumbing installations
- mathematical concepts for plumbing installations, and
- effective written and verbal communication tools
Steps to a trades career for international students
Steps to a trades career for international students
This program is available to international students as a pathway to apprenticeship.
International applicants should please note the following:
- Students in this program may qualify to work while studying.
- Graduates of this program may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
- Graduates holding a Post-Graduation Work Permit may qualify to register as an apprentice, upon meeting all of AIT’s eligibility requirements. Registering as an apprentice with Alberta Industry Training (AIT) is a requirement to work in this industry in Alberta. Learn more about who can register as an apprentice.
- Prospective international applicants should connect with our international recruitment team to learn about their study options and how to apply.
Career Outcomes
Unlike other programs, the Advanced Plumbing Technology diploma allows you to receive technical training, enter the trade, and present industry relevant skills to potential employers as soon as you graduate.
With more employers interested in hiring graduates with career essential skills such as communication, professionalism, collaboration and problem solving, this program equips you with the skills to grow quickly within the industry!
Job Opportunities
- Plumber/Gasfitter B
- Plumbing Sales
- Plumbing Wholesaler
Industries
Graduates can work in plumbing/gasfitting and hydronic heating industries in the following sectors:
- Service
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Wholesale
- Sales
Working Conditions
Graduates may work in residential, commercial, and industrial environments, including maintenance, renovation, service, and construction.
Grad Employment Rate
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Take your career planning to the next level
This program can be used as a step toward earning higher credentials and/or certifications.
Further education at NAIT
Once you complete your credential, explore the programs below to specialize further or develop management skills.
Apprenticeship
Students who complete the Advanced Plumbing Technology Diploma Co-op can allocate their work experience hours towards an apprenticeship if they pursue a Plumber Journeyperson certificate after graduation. International students who complete the diploma co-op require a post-grad work permit and can self-sponsor as an apprentice or be sponsored by NAIT to pursue a Journeyperson certificate.
Post-secondary articulation agreements within Alberta are approved by the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT). To view the details of specific agreements, please visit transferalberta.ca or contact articulations@nait.ca For questions regarding transfer agreements or to obtain a course description/outline that is no longer available on our website, please contact articulations@nait.ca.
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Work Experience Placements
Students in this program gain valuable work experience with Work Integrated Learning (WIL). WIL is a form of experiential learning that integrates academic studies with relevant work-based learning.
Courses and Advanced Credit
Current and recently admitted students can find information and updates about their program on their My Program page in the MyNAIT Portal. To monitor your course progress and the courses still needed to graduate, visit your Academic Progress Report.
Advanced Credit
You may apply for advanced credit once you have been accepted into the program. Advanced credit can be Transfer Credit (for completed post-secondary courses) or PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition).
Transfer Credit
In addition to the common guidelines outlined on the Transfer and Credit Options section, your program has other advanced credit requirements that are applied to each request including:
- You must have completed the course or program no more than 5 year(s) ago unless a formalized articulation agreement is in place
- You must have a minimum mark of C in the course(s) or program
Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR)
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR
If you do not qualify for transfer credit or credential recognition, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) may be an option.
Contact the program for additional information about Advanced Credit.
Read more about advanced credit or contact us about applying for credit for this program.
Tuition & Fees
This content is specific to the selected Sep 03, 2024 intake.
The tuition and fee amounts are estimates based on current academic year's rates. For financial planning purposes, please use these totals as an approximate estimate of your costs. Actual fees may vary by term and enrolment activities. Please refer to the tuition and fees page for more detailed information.
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Scholarships & Awards
NAIT awards over $6 million in scholarships and bursaries to more than 4,000 students each year, with the support of donors and the government. A variety of awards are available, including ones for academics, community involvement, equity/diversity grants, bursaries for financial need, program-specific awards and more!
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Admission Requirements
Minimum entrance requirements
The specific academic requirements you must meet to be considered for admission. Where applicable, the minimum accepted Alberta high school courses are listed in round brackets ( ). Equivalent or higher-level courses are also accepted.
Additional requirements & considerations
Alternative entrance pathways
If you are missing one or more of the minimum entrance requirements, you may be eligible for an alternative entrance pathway. For any pathway listed below, English language proficiency is also a requirement.
Recommended courses
The following course(s) are recommended, as they provide important background for your program's content. Recommended courses are not required for admission and will not affect your application.
Post-admission requirements
Although not required for admission, you must meet the following requirement(s) in order to progress in your program.
Additional options
This program has courses that are available for Open Studies. Open Studies allows you to explore credit courses without applying to a program. It is an opportunity to get a feel for school and what program you want to be in.
Learn more about Open Studies
Dates & Deadlines
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Term Start Date:
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International Applicants
This program accepts international students.
PGWP Eligibility
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), following Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements. Students must still meet all other PGWP eligibility requirements, including full-time and in-person study requirements.
Co-Op Work Permit
Optional Co-op: Students in this program can choose to move into a co-op pathway, which includes a mandatory co-op work practicum. International students who plan to participate in this option must apply for a co-op work permit and get approval before starting the work placement.
International Apprentice Pathway
You can register as an apprentice in a skilled trade after you graduate. Be aware that:
- Apprentices who have not completed their journeyperson certificate cannot apply for Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Completing the required hours to become a journeyperson will take longer than three years, so it cannot be done during your PGWP.
- Graduates of NAIT's trade diploma programs may qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through Express Entry.
This is a compulsory certification trade. To work in a compulsory certification trade, a person must either hold a recognized trade certificate or be a registered apprentice in the trade. Compulsory certification trades usually involve work where public and worker safety needs to be closely monitored.
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