Plumber
Plumbers are in high demand – start your career here!
Apprenticeship training is for people who are currently working in industry and who are sponsored by an employer and registered with SkilledTradesBC. Apprenticeship programs combine work-based training (typically 80-85%) and technical training (15-20%) taken in a classroom and shop setting.
The length of an apprenticeship can range from one to five years, but most require four years to complete.
Many trades, known as the Red Seal trades, have nationally recognized certification standards. The credentials of a certified tradesperson who has successfully earned a Red Seal ticket are recognized across Canada.
To work as a Plumber, you should:
- Be physically fit and have good mobility for lifting
- Have good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and balance
- Be able to work at heights and in adverse weather
- Be prepared for the following risks – dust, fumes, noise and vibration
Here’s how the College of the Rockies can help you to start a career in the plumber trade:
Plumber Pathways
College of the Rockies offers all four levels of Plumber Apprenticeship.
Plumber Level 1 Apprenticeship
Plumber Level 2 Apprenticeship
Plumber Level 3 Apprenticeship
Plumber Level 4 Apprenticeship
Career Info and Pathways
Additional Info
Plumber Training Schedule
Program | Level | Starts | Ends | Length |
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*Plumber | 1 | March 10, 2025 | April 25, 2025 | 7 Weeks |
*Plumber | 1 | March 2, 2026 | April 17, 2026 | 7 Weeks |
*Plumber | 2 | October 21, 2024 | December 13, 2024 | 8 Weeks |
*Plumber | 2 | September 2, 2025 | October 24, 2025 | 8 Weeks |
*Plumber | 3 | September 3, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | 7 Weeks |
*Plumber | 3 | October 27, 2025 | December 12, 2025 | 7 Weeks |
*Plumber | 4 | January 6, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | 8 Weeks |
*Plumber | 4 | January 5, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | 8 Weeks |
*Projected | All dates subject to change |