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Plumbing and Heating
 
Program Sector:
Buildings and Public Works (07)

Program Code: 5648

CUISEP Code: 453-750.SP

Certification: DVS

Status: Program approved in 1994.

Number of Credits: 100 credits

Training centres offering this program:
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Length of Program:           TOTAL
1500 hours

Program Objectives

To enable the students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to identify, install, maintain, repair and modify drainage systems, venting systems, and hot and cold water supply systems; to understand and apply the Québec Plumbing Code; to solve problems related to the operation of water heaters; to read and interpret plumbing and heating plans for single and multiple-unit residences; to install, adjust and maintain pumps; to assess the needs related to the installation of a septic tank and to sketch it; to test for water tightness.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Plumbing and Heating program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test and the course in language of instruction ENG-3070-03, mathematics MTH-1101-3, or recognition of equivalent learning.
OR
Persons having earned Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister and who will continue their general education courses concurrently with their vocational training in order to obtain the credits they are missing among the following: Secondary IV language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister.

Functional prerequisites

This section lists the examinations or course codes for the current adult general education programs that are required as specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. The specific prerequisites and successful completion of the general development test (GDT) are functional prerequisites. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or mathematics, a dash ( - ) appears in the corresponding columns.

Functional prerequisites
Language of instruction Mathematics
Adult Youth Adult Youth
3070-3 306 1101-3 212

Occupations Targeted

7251   Plumbers*
7252   Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers*
7331   Oil and Solid Fuel Heating Mechanics*
* = Link to Emploi-Québec's LMI on line

Program Contents:

Code Statement of the Competency Hours Credits
755-001 Be familiar with the organizations involved in construction 15 1
755-002 Apply concepts of health and safety on construction sites 30 2
805-096 Install a drainage system 90 6
805-104 Install a venting system 60 4
805-164 Install a hot- and cold-water supply system 60 4
807-012 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 30 2
807-022 Apply basic mathematical concepts to piping 30 2
807-042 Handlle materials and equipment 30 2
807-063 Install and service plumbing fixtures and accessories 45 3
807-083 Repair, modify and service plumbing systems 45 3
807-216 Apply the basic techniques of piping mechanics 90 6
807-222 Apply basic concepts related to plumbing systems 30 2
807-243 Perform welding operations 45 3
807-248 Apply Québec Plumbing Code regulations 120 8
807-253 Solve problems related to the operation of water heaters 45 3
807-264 Perform task related to pumping systems and plumbing in rural residences 60 4
807-271 Communicate in the workplace 15 1
807-284 Apply concepts related to the operation of heating systems 60 4
807-295 Install perimeter and Monoflo heating systems 75 5
807-305 Apply concepts related to heat and fluid mechanics 75 5
807-317 Install control devices 105 7
807-327 Install direct- and reversed-return hot-water heating systems 105 7
807-338 Install low-pressure steam heating systems 120 8
807-344 Repair heating systems 60 4
807-353 Interpret plans and specifications 45 3
807-361 Apply job-search techniques 15 1

Total: 1500 hours

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Note: This program is offered in French under the following name and number:

5148 - Plomberie-chauffage

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