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The Piping Trades consist of Plumbing, Steamfitting, Gas Fitting and Sprinklerfitting. When seeking a career choice it is critical that one looks at employability and diversity of the job and skills. These two factors keep you earning income for your needs and free of repetitive boredom.
AFRESH Mechanical Room, all plumbing
done by Piping Foundation students.
The Program
The Piping Foundation program prepares students for entry-level employment in the piping trades:
- plumbing
- steamfitting
- gasfitting
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Sprinklerfitters 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.
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