Courses
Plumbing Techniques-2025/2026
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| PLUM-1027 | Plumbing Theory 1-Intro | 5 | ||
| This course is a detailed study of common pipe and fittings used for plumbing installations. Terminology of design, manufacture and sizing as well as approved uses of different materials will be taught. Plumbing trade terminology which is used for different drainage systems will also be explained. | ||||
| PLUM-1028 | Tools & Piping Methods 1 | 2 | ||
| In this "hands on" practical course, the student will be instructed on the safe and proper use of hand tools and power equipment. The student will be expected to use, care and maintain various tools necessary to perform a plumbing related task. Safety, rigging and hoisting are criteria required for apprentices in the plumbing trade in order to develop safety and awareness on a construction site. Skills learned from the other courses in the program will be demonstrated by the student by drawing, designing and assembling a simple residential drainage, waste and vent system or part of such system either alone or with a partner. | ||||
| DRAF-1065 | Trade Documentation 1 | 3 | ||
| This preliminary drafting and blueprint course is designed to give the student the ability to design simple trade related drawings acceptable to a tradesperson. The student will be expected to identify different drawings in a set of plans including Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural plans as well as the Specifications and use them for material takeoff, layout and installation. | ||||
| MATH-1198 | Trade Calculations 1 | 3 | ||
| This course introduces the basic concepts involved in metric and imperial measurement as they apply to the construction trade. Students will calculate linear measurements, piping offsets related to the plumbing trade, and square roots. Students will also solve business applications of simple interest and compound interest problems. | ||||
| WELD-1060 | Welding-Intro | 1.5 | ||
| An introductory course which provides theoretical and practical training for the student to flare, swage, braze, and solder copper piping, and to cut or weld (SMAW) plate and angle steel in a safe manner. | ||||
| SFTY-1063 | Construction Health & Safety | 2 | ||
| Students will learn about safe working habits and procedures in accordance with applicable safety standards and regulations in the construction industry, with particular attention to personal protective equipment, tools, working at heights, in trenches and confined spaces. Students will become aware of relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) standards. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| PLUM-3010 | Plumbing Theory 2 | 5 | ||
| Review of Theory 1, highlighting the critical concepts and their applications. Trade terminology for different drainage systems will be explained and why only one is permitted today by code. Floor drains, funnel floor drains, priming methods and venting exceptions are discussed. Various plumbing traps and types, sizing, trap seal loss and fixture outlet pipes are explained. Sizing the drainage system and grading or sloping according to code will be shown. Venting of the drainage system according to acceptable practice and code will be discussed and demonstrated in this course. Types of individual vents, branch vents with pertinent rules and sizes are stressed. Group vents, dual vents, wet vents, and circuit vents are explained in depth. Roof flashings and vent terminals are discussed at length. | ||||
| PLUM-3011 | Tools & Piping Methods 2 | 2 | ||
| This "hands on" course continues from Plumbing Theory I and prepares the student to make quality joints as required for shop projects. By practicing the techniques taught the student will be able to safely transport, set up and use Oxy-acetylene torches, "B" tanks, Propane or Butane torches. Joint preparation, purpose of flux, proper tip use and heat will be shown. Cutting mild steel using a torch as well as soldering copper using both hard and soft solders will be demonstrated and practiced. Calculations for offsets of varying degrees, preparing and assembling of projects using skills learned from the other courses in the program will be demonstrated. Skills are required for the rigging of loads in order to move or hoist materials, equipment or tools in a safe and professional manner according to the O.H.S.A. and C.S.A.O. Skills learned from the other courses in the program will again be demonstrated by the student by drawing, designing and assembling a simple residential drainage, waste and vent system or part of such system either alone or with a partner. | ||||
| DRAF-3034 | Trade Documentation 2 | 3 | ||
| In this course, the student will learn the use of the Ontario Plumbing Code and the basics of blueprint reading. A study of the relationships involving owner, architect, builder and tradesperson is also included. This course will introduce the student to isometric drawings to scale and reinforce the ability to produce orthographic drawings and read and interpret drainage waste and vent construction trade drawings and job specifications. | ||||
| MATH-3082 | Trade Calculations 2 | 3 | ||
| The calculation of perimeter, area, and volume as it relates to the capacity of pipes, cylinders and tanks in both Metric and Imperial measurements, and how these calculations may be used to determine load weights for hoisting operations. The students will also calculate ratio and proportional with percentage, using both fractions and decimals. Students will also perform BTU calculations. | ||||
| COMP-1506 | Computer Applications | 1.5 | ||
| The student is introduced to the basics of computer operating systems and file management. The student will gain practical knowledge of various software applications such as: Word, Excel. | ||||
| COMM-3084 | Communications for Plumbing Techniques | 3 | ||
| This course develops professional and business communication skills. Students focus on current business issues and compose relevant documents like emails, memos and letters. Students are made job ready through the design and production of an effective resume and cover letter. Teamwork is facilitated with a research-based comparative report done in small groups. Presentation skills are demonstrated with a final group presentation of the researched report. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 9 credits in the Program at Fanshawe to meet the Program Residency requirement and Graduate from this Program. | ||||