Full-time Certificate of Trades Training 2390ttcert
The Piping Foundation program prepares students for entry-level employment in the piping trades: plumbing, steamfitting, gasfitting, and sprinklerfitting. By experiencing all four trade specialties, students will be prepared to make an informed decision about which career path best suits them if they decide to pursue an apprenticeship. The knowledge of various piping trades also increases their employment opportunities.
Plumbing - Plumbers work with domestic hot and cold water, drainage systems, and hydronic heating systems. Many plumbers hold gas tickets because of the widespread use of natural gas in British Columbia. All plumbing work in Canada is closely regulated. Accordingly, plumbers must become familiar with the National Building Code, the BC Plumbing Code and municipal bylaws and amendments.
Steamfitting - Steamfitters/pipefitters install, alter, maintain and repair piping systems that convey low and high pressure steam, hot water, air, fuel gases, fuel and finely divided solids. Steamfitters/pipefitters are employed in thermal and hydro power plants, mines, chemical and industrial plants, petroleum refineries, pulp and paper mills, dairies, schools, apartment and office buildings, hospitals, shopping malls, laundries, ships, shipyards and oil drilling platforms.
Gasfitting - Domestic/commercial gasfitters install, test, maintain and repair propane and/or natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in residential and commercial premises. Industrial gasfitters perform the same tasks in industrial settings. They may work in new construction, or be installing systems in existing buildings that are being upgraded.
Sprinklerfitting - Sprinklerfitters/sprinkler system installers install, alter and repair automatic, deluge or open sprinklers; foam, fog and carbon dioxide systems; wet or dry standpipes; inside first aid and hose pipe systems, private fire hydrant systems, fire pumps and all related equipment. They also install and repair outside services when those services are used for fire protection. They may work in new construction, or be installing systems in existing buildings that are being upgraded.
Basic theory and related information along with hands-on shop practice enable students to become competent in basic tasks in each of the four piping areas: plumbing, steamfitting, gasfitting and sprinklerfitting.
Plumbers, steamfitters, sprinklerfitters and gasfitters must be able to work at heights and in enclosed spaces. Good physical condition is necessary. Potential students with medical or physical difficulties should contact the Disability Resource Centre to arrange an interview (telephone interview if out of town) with the Institute's rehabilitation specialist, 604-451-6963.
Piping trades people must have mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and the ability to read and understand complex instructions and to do careful and exacting work. They need to be comfortable with a wide range of power tools, machines and equipment, and must be prepared to learn about new developments in their trade.
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Piping Foundation prepares students for entry-level employment in the piping trades. Upon successful completion of the program, students may seek employment as apprentices. The employment outlook for graduates of the Piping program is very good.
If after reviewing the information on our web pages you still have questions regarding our program, please contact any one of us. It would be our pleasure to help you with additional information.
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Bill Evans, Chief Instructor |
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Mick Bryant, Instructor |
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Tim Carson, Instructor |
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Bill Johnston, Instructor |
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Michael Lesperance, Technician |
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Karl Lutsch, Instructor |
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Eric MacKay, Support Staff |
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Mark Overgaard, Instructor |
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Dale Pfaff, Instructor |
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Rob Steiner, Instructor |
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Ron Stewart, Instructor |
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Brian Sweet, Instructor |
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Lorne Sweet, Instructor |
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Ryan Thomas, Instructor |
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Richard Yoo, Instructor |
Bill Evans, Chief Instructor
Tel: 604-432-8420
E-mail: william_evans@bcit.ca
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