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Plumber

Plumbers install, alter and repair the systems that keep our water and waste disposal systems running, and that provide many of the basic amenities we rely on day-to-day. They read and interpret blueprints and project specifications. Plumbers also select the type and size of pipe required for a project and measure, shape and join pipes according to the appropriate specifications.

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 piping materials like copper, cast iron, black iron, and plastics. The theory portion of the course includes safety, trade math, science, piping materials and code.

Education requirements

  • Mathematics and English 11
  • Successful score on ACCUPLACER

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.

 

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Location

Kamloops

Next program intakes

Kamloops
Aug 25, 2025 to Jan 30, 2026
Available

Program length

21 weeks

Contact
[email protected]

Plumber

At TRU the four levels or years of the plumbing apprenticeship training are offered. Level 4 leads to Interprovincial Plumbing Trades Qualification.

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

 FromToLocationAvailability
(updated weekly)
Plumber (Harmonized) - Level 3January 6, 2025February 21, 2025KamloopsWaitlist
Plumber (Harmonized) - Level 4February 24, 2025April 17, 2025KamloopsLimited Space
Plumber (Harmonized) - Level 1March 24, 2025May 9, 2025KamloopsAvailable
Plumber (Harmonized) - Level 2April 22, 2025June 13, 2025KamloopsAvailable
Plumber (Harmonized) - Level 1September 8, 2025October 24, 2025KamloopsAvailable
Plumber (Harmonized) - Level 2October 27, 2025December 19, 2025KamloopsAvailable
Plumber (Harmonized) - Level 3January 5, 2026February 20, 2026KamloopsAvailable
Plumber (Harmonized) - Level 4February 23, 2026April 16, 2026KamloopsAvailable
Plumber (Harmonized) - Level 2March 23, 2026May 15, 2026KamloopsAvailable
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Costs for Plumber programs

Fees 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.

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Eight weeks tuition and fees $1,053.07
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