Plumbing and Piping Certificate at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

The Plumbing & Piping Technician Foundations certificate program (pre-apprenticeship) helps you develop the intermediate and specialized skills required today in the busy plumbing and piping industry. Upon completion, you are ready to enter the workforce and start an apprenticeship to earn your Red Seal certification.

Duration: 25 weeks | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 - Accepting applications | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Sample topics include: Interpret drawings, specifications, and codes Use tools, pipes, valves and fittings related to the piping industry Install drain, waste, and vent systems Soldering and brazing techniques Install water systems Perform pipe bending and fabrication Install fixtures and appliances

Career pathways

The demand for well-trained plumbing and piping technicians has never been so high. When you complete UFV Plumbing & Piping program, you are fully equipped to enter the trade and work to install and repair plumbing systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings or to seek a position in other piping-related fields.

Official programme page

Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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