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Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Pipefitters use blueprints and project specifications to construct and repair piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals and fuel. Steamfitters are typically pipefitters who specialize in pipe systems that move liquids or gases under high pressure.
Steamfitter/pipefitters test and maintain the systems once they are in place, using specialized equipment to ensure the safety of the pipes and other components of the system such as the automatic controls that are increasingly being used to monitor these systems. Steamfitter/pipefitters often work on heating and cooling systems in large industrial plants as well as various systems in electric power plants. They must know how to work with a wide variety of materials because these systems are made of several different types of materials including steel, copper, plastic and numerous metal alloys.
Piping Trades: Plumber, Steamfitter, Pipefitter
This foundation program also covers:
Students gain familiarity with the hand and power tools used in the field. Hands-on use of the tools and piping materials like copper, cast iron, black iron, and plastics comprise about 50% of the course. Fixture installation is part of this as well. The other half of the course consists of pre-practical training, as well as safety, trade math, and science. The students will be actively involved in the plumbing of a house in the community, working with other trade entry students from carpentry and the electrical departments.
Education requirements
- High school graduation (or equivalent) or mature student status
- English 11 with a minimum grade of C (or equivalent)
- Math 10 with a minimum grade of C (any Math 10 or equivalent)
Pre-test schedule
To arrange for the Accuplacer test contact the TRU Assessment Centre at 250-828-5470. Arrangements can be made for out-of-town applicants to write the pre-test at an authorized testing centre in their community.
Other requirements
- $16.83 per month lab/studio fee
- Students are required to purchase their own tool boxes and tools — available at the Tool Room TT252 ($340)
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Thompson Rivers University offers the steamfitter/pipefitter apprenticeship at Level 1.
Recommended education
- Grade 12 or equivalent including Engilsh 12, Algebra 11 or Trade Mathmatics 11 and Physics 11 or Science and Technology 11
Apprentices must purchase the required textbooks and provincial competency manuals. Students are also required to pay tuition fees while attending TRU.
Requirements
Apprentices must purchase the required textbooks and provincial competency manuals. Students are also required to pay tuition fees while attending TRU.
Apprenticeship training dates
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to the interest list for an apprenticeship course
Contact
TRU Apprenticeship
apprenticeship@tru.caFees are subject to change.
Costs include items such as student/ancillary fees, books, personal tools and safety gear, which are kept by students when they graduate from the program.
| Application fee | $31.02 |
| Accuplacer exam fee | $38.00 plus GST |
| Accuplacer rewrites | $25.00 plus GST |
| Parking (student parking website) | $2.50 (pass) Motorcycle $5 per day |
| Tuition | $2,339.87 |
| Student and lab fees | $781.50 |
| Learning guides and/or textbooks | $454.00 |
| Health and Dental Plan | $248.00 |
| Tool box with hand tools | $425.00 |
| CSA work boots, clear safety glasses, 1-2 sets coveralls | $275.00 |
| Calculator, 3-ring binder, paper, pens, etc. | $50.00 |
| Total | $4,573.37 |
