麻豆传媒映画

Plumbing and Pipe Trades Apprenticeships

   鈥  Gasfitter
   鈥  Plumber
   鈥  Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic
   鈥  Sprinkler Fitter
   鈥  Steam/Pipefitter

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Program at a glance

Credential

Technical Training Certification

Work experience

Sponsored apprentice

Delivery

On campus

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

No

Area of study

Trades Apprenticeship

Length

6 to 10 weeks

Two paths

The difference between foundation program and apprenticeship.
Learn more

Plumbing and Pipe Trades Technical Training

Take the in-class portion of your gasfitter, plumber, refrigeration and air conditioning, sprinkler fitter, steamfitter or pipefitter apprenticeship at 麻豆传媒映画, Vancouver Island's largest provider of trades training.

A woman checks over the pressure values on a industrial sprinkler system..

Each level of training varies but is usually between six and 10 weeks and includes a SkilledTrades BC exam.

Why the pipe and plumbing trades?

If you enjoy a hands-on job, solving real problems, working on interesting projects, and seeing the results of your work every day then the pipefitting and plumbing trades may be for you.

Get paid while you train

While you're an apprentice, you'll be earning while you learn. Learning a plumbing or pipefitting trade is a solid career choice with great job security and good pay and can open doors to owning your own business in the future.

Red Seal badge

麻豆传媒映画 is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program. 

In-school technical training

As an apprentice, you鈥檒l spend about 80% of your time on the job, so you earn while you learn. In addition to that practical experience, you also need to sign up for a few weeks of in-school technical training each year.

You'll be in school about once a year to complete a level of in-school theory to provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training varies but is usually between six and 10 weeks and includes a .

Classes are held on the Interurban campus. Look over the class schedule with your employer to decide when is the best time to come to 麻豆传媒映画.

Skilled Trades BC logo

Program standards and curriculum are set by SkilledTradesBC.

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Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026

Tuition

Tuition is provided for each level

Gasfitter Apprenticeship

$1,135.00  Level 1

$1,135.00  Level 2

Plumbing Apprenticeship

$794.50  Level 1

$908.00  Level 2

$1,021.50  Level 2 + Gap

$794.50  Level 3

$908.00  Level 4

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprenticeship

$681.00  Level 1

$794.50  Level 2

$1,135.00  Level 3

$1,135.00  Level 4

Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship

$908.00  Level 1

$908.00  Level 2

$908.00  Level 3

Steamfitter / Pipefitter Apprenticeship

$794.50  Level 1

$794.50  Level 2

$908.00  Level 2

$908.00  Level 3

 

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.

Financial assistance

Apprentice Employment Insurance

Apprentices should apply for Apprentice EI (Service Canada) financial support before the start of the program and up to 4 weeks in advance. Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding.

Grants

The Government of Canada provides .

 

Program start dates

Training will take place at Interurban campus. Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter (Harmonized)

6 weeks per level, each year. Training takes place at Interurban campus.

Level 1: 10 weeks

Program standards and course outlines for  are set by SkilledTradesBC. 

Start dateEnd date
August 25, 2025October 31, 2025
August 24, 2026October 30, 2026
August 23, 2027October 29, 2027
August 21, 2028October 27, 2028
August 27, 2029November 2, 2029

Level 2: 10 weeks 

Program standards and course outlines for  are set by SkilledTradesBC.

Start dateEnd date
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
January 4, 2027March 12, 2027
January 10, 2028March 17, 2028

Plumber (Harmonized)

6-8 weeks per level, each year. Training takes place at Interurban campus.

are set by SkilledTradesBC.

Level 1: 7 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
April 28, 2025June 9, 2025
November 3, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026February 20, 2026
April 27, 2026June 12, 2026
November 2, 2026December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027February 19, 2027
May 3, 2027June 18, 2027
November 1, 2027December 17, 2027
January 10, 2028February 25, 2028
May 1, 2028June 16, 2028
November 6, 2028December 22, 2028
January 8, 2029February 23, 2029
April 30, 2029 June 25, 2029
November 5, 2029December 21, 2029

Level 2: 8 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
April 28, 2025June 16, 2025
August 25, 2025October 17, 2025
October 27, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026February 27, 2026
March 9, 2026May 1, 2026
May 11, 2026July 3, 2026
October 26, 2026December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027February 26, 2027
March 1, 2027April 23, 2027
May 3, 2027June 25, 2027
October 25, 2027December 17, 2027
February 28, 2027April 21, 2028
May 1, 2028June 23, 2028
September 5, 2028October 27, 2028
October 30, 2028December 22, 2028
January 8, 2029March 2, 2029
March 5, 2029April 27, 2029
May 7, 2029June 29, 2029
October 29, 2029December 21, 2029

Level 3: 7 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
September 8, 2025October 24, 2025
November 3, 2025December 19, 2025
March 2, 2026April 17, 2026
May 4, 2026June 19, 2026
September 8, 2026October 23, 2026
November 2, 2026December 18, 2026
March 1, 2027April 16, 2027
April 26, 2027June 11, 2027
September 7, 2027October 22, 2027
November 1, 2027December 17, 2027
January 10, 2028February 25, 2028
March 6, 2028April 21, 2028
May 1, 2028June 16, 2028

Level 4: 8 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
March 31, 2025 May 23, 2025
September 8, 2025October 31, 2025
January 5, 2026February 27, 2026
March 30, 2026 May 22, 2026
August 31, 2026October 23, 2026
January 4, 2027February 26, 2027
March 30, 2027May 21, 2027
September 7, 2027October 29, 2027
January 10, 2028March 3, 2028

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized)

6-10 weeks per level, each year. Training takes place at Interurban campus.

Find a full  on SkilledTradesBC.

Level 1: 6 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
September 18, 2025October 24, 2025
September 14, 2026October 23, 2026
September 13, 2027 October 22, 2027
September 18, 2028October 27, 2028
September 17, 2029October 26, 2029

Level 2: 7 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
March 31, 2025May 16, 2025
November 3, 2025December 19, 2025
March 30, 2026May 15, 2026
November 2, 2026December 18, 2026
March 30, 2027May 14, 2027
November 1, 2027December 17, 2027
April 3, 2028May 19, 2028
November 6, 2028December 22, 2028
April 3, 2029May 18, 2029
November 5, 2029December 21, 2029

Level 3: 10 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
March 24, 2025May 30, 2025
August 5, 2025October 10, 2025
March 23, 2026May 29, 2026
August 4, 2026October 9, 2026
March 22, 2027May 28, 2027
August 3, 2027October 8, 2027
March 27, 2028June 2, 2028
August 8, 2028October 13, 2028
March 26, 2029June 1, 2029
August 7, 2029October 12, 2029

Level 4: 10 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
October 14, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
October 13, 2026December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027March 12, 2027
October 17, 2027December 17, 2027
January 10, 2028March 17, 2028
October 16, 2028December 22, 2028
January 8, 2029March 16, 2029
October 15, 2029December 21, 2029

Sprinkler Fitter (Harmonized)

6 weeks per level, each year. Training takes place at the Interurban campus.

Find a full  on SkilledTradesBC.

Level 1: 8 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
January 5, 2026February 27, 2026
January 4, 2027February 26, 2027
January 10, 2028March 3, 2028
January 8, 2029March 2, 2029

Level 2: 8 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
September 8, 2025October 31, 2025
September 8, 2026October 30, 2026
September 7, 2027October 29, 2027
September 5, 2028October 27, 2028
September 4, 2029October 26, 2029

Level 3: 8 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
January 5, 2026February 27, 2026
January 4, 2027February 26, 2027
January 10, 2028March 3, 2028
January 8, 2029March 2, 2029

Steam/Pipefitter (Harmonized)

6-8 weeks per level, each year. Training takes place at Interurban campus.

Find a full  on SkilledTradesBC.

Level 1: 7 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
April 28, 2025June 9, 2025
November 2, 2026December 18, 2026
May 3, 2027June 18, 2027
November 1, 2027December 17, 2027
May 1, 2028June 9, 2028
November 6, 2028December 22, 2028
April 30, 2029June 15, 2029
November 5, 2029December 21, 2029

Level 2: 7 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
January 5, 2026February 20, 2026
January 4, 2027February 19, 2027
January 10, 2028February 25, 2028
January 8, 2029February 23, 2029

Level 3 - 8 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
September 8, 2025October 24, 2025
August 31, 2026October 23, 2026
August 30, 2027October 22, 2027
September 5, 2028October 27, 2028
September 4, 2029October 26, 2029

Level 4 - 8 weeks 

Start dateEnd date
October 27, 2025December 19, 2025
October 26, 2026December 18, 2026
October 25, 2027December 17, 2027
October 30, 2028December 22, 2028
  

*All dates are subject to change.

Note:  apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.

Let's get you started

麻豆传媒映画 accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs year-round.

To apply you must have:

  • A registered employer who will sponsor and train you and;
  • A valid SkilledTradesBC registration number.

An apprentice must be sponsored by an employer who is registered at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact  to register you as an apprentice.

Steps to register

Contact us

If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.

For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at 250-370-3856 or tradesinfo@camosun.ca

Darren Vaux

Darren Vaux

Chair, Plumbing and Pipe Trades,

vauxd@camosun.ca
250鈥370鈥3754
John Drysdale

Steve Nixon

Steve Nixon

Refrigeration Instructor, Program Leader

nixons@camosun.ca
John Drysdale

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Andy Wilson

Program Lead and Instructor, Pipe Trades Foundation

wilsona@camosun.ca
2503703744
John Drysdale

Josh Stull

Josh Stull

Program Leader and Instructor, Pipe Trades

stullj@camosun.ca
250鈥370鈥3790
John Drysdale

Andrea Durdle

Andrea Durdle

Instructor, Plumbing and Pipe Trades

durdlea@camosun.ca
250-370-3744
John Drysdale

Landon Martin

Landon Martin

Instructor, Plumbing and Pipe Trades

martinl@camosun.ca
250-370-3744
John Drysdale

Derek Meadows

Derek Meadows

Instructor, Plumbing and Pipe Trades

meadowsd@camosun.ca
250鈥370鈥3744

Dennis Morris

Dennis Morris

Instructor, Plumbing and Pipe Trades

morrisde@camosun.ca
250鈥370鈥3753

Ron Perkin

Ron Perkin

Instructor, Plumbing and Pipe Trades

perkinr@camosun.ca
250鈥370鈥3753
John Drysdale

Flynn Boles

Flynn Boles

Instructor, Refrigeration Trades and Foundation

bolesf@camosun.ca
John Drysdale

Al Paterson

Al Paterson

Instructor, Pipe Trades

patersona@camosun.ca
250-370-3758
John Drysdale

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Robert Medwid

Instructor, Plumbing, Pipefitting, Sprinklerfitting Foundation

medwidr@camosun.ca
John Drysdale

Alasdair Reid

Alasdair Reid

Instructor, Pipe Trades

reida@camosun.ca
John Drysdale

Steve Bitschy

Steven Bitschy

Instructor, Plumbing and Pipe Trades

bitschys@camosun.ca
John Drysdale

Contact information

Trades Apprenticeship office

Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102

Interurban campus

250-370-3856

tradesinfo@camosun.ca


If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning 250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student number registration@camosun.ca.

 

Questions about your classes

For about the program contact 250-370-3856, tradesinfo@camosun.ca or the department Chair.