Plumbing & Pipefitting Applied Certificate

You will develop skills using trade vocabulary and graphical representation to effectively communicate in a trade-specific work environment. You will produce piping sketches and interpret basic drawings as used in trade communication.

You will receive an introduction to the Indigenous cultural groups within Saskatchewan. You will learn about the colonization of Indigenous peoples by the Canadian state. Your studies will help you discuss current issues and explore possible solutions.

You will develop essential job skills by preparing job search documents and practicing effective interpersonal communication skills for the workplace.

You will solve mathematics problems within the construction industry. You will convert units of measurement using the Imperial and Metric systems. You will then apply your knowledge to solve geometric problems found in the construction industry involving perimeters, areas, and volume.

You will discuss trigonometry as it applies to the piping trades. You will learn piping layout, pipe fabrication, support, and sleeving techniques. You will be introduced to the common piping materials utilized within the two trades. You also will define piping system protection and system commissioning.

You will work with copper, plastic, and steel piping materials to assemble shop projects. You will apply trigonometry functions to solve piping offsets and piping installations. You will install piping supports and sleeves in accordance with codebook protocols for optimal system protection. You will test piping systems in accordance with codes and the authority having jurisdiction.

Using the National Plumbing Code (NPC), you will explain the components of a potable water system and drainage, waste, and vent (DWV) system. You will determine the minimum pipe diameters required for DWV piping systems. You will apply the NPC to a DWV project.

You will work with copper, plastic, and steel piping materials to assemble shop projects. You will apply trigonometry functions to solve piping offsets and piping installations. You will install piping supports and sleeves in accordance with codebook protocols for optimal system protection. You will test piping systems in accordance with codes and the authority having jurisdiction.

You will assemble and support an instructor designed natural gas piping system. You will employ an air test as per the B149.1. gas code and the Saskatchewan Codes of Practice.

You will plumb a drainage, waste, and vent system to a mock-up house. You will install a water distribution system, then perform a rough piping test. After inspection, you will install fixtures and activate the complete system.

You will discuss hand and power tools utilized in the Plumber and Steamfitter trades. You will develop skills in safe lifting and moving materials and equipment. You will learn rigging theory and basic rigging techniques used in industry. You will discuss the types of cranes, crane safety, and signaling. You will also study types of slings, sling configurations, and knots utilized for securing loads. You will discuss soldering and brazing material types and the techniques for joining similar and dissimilar metals.

You will operate most of the hand and power tools utilized in the Plumber and Steamfitter trades. You will practice safe lifting and moving techniques for materials and equipment used. You will apply basic rigging techniques and crane signals for hoisting trade-related material. You will practice soldering and brazing with similar and dissimilar metals.

You will identify the safe assembly, operation, and maintenance of oxyfuel cutting (OFC) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) processes. You will also demonstrate the safe operation of OFC and GMAW.

You will gain trade experience by participating in a two-week job placement with industry contractors. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your acquired skillsets as you increase your understanding of the workplace and employer’s needs.