Diploma in Advanced Plumbing Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Canada,Alberta

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 20,010/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150

Application Fee

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Canada, Alberta

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1962

Total Students: 39,100 +

Int. Students: 2,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

11762 106 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1, Canada

Diploma in Advanced Plumbing Technology

Program Overview

The Advanced Plumbing Technology diploma is a unique opportunity to get the technical and career essential skills you need to succeed in the plumbing industry. The diploma program offers a direct pathway into trades training at NAIT without having to first be a registered apprentice and can also serve as a pathway to apprenticeship.


The program focuses on theory and hands-on training required to master installation, repair, perform mechanical system maintenance and more. You will learn specific technical knowledge and get hands-on skills and experience. You will also get to explore new technologies and systems such as water recycling and re-use, solar and geothermal heating systems and water conservation.


Industry-approved training
A career in plumbing calls for an understanding of both technical knowledge and career essential skills. Learning outcomes for this program include:

  • Industry standards, legislation and workplace expectations
  • Design, installation and maintenance of all relevant systems, including:
    • Gas systems
    • Hydronic heating systems and gas appliances
    • Potable and non-potable water systems
    • Service drainage, waste and vent (DWV) systems
  • Design, interpretation and conversion of drawings for plumbing installations
  • Mathematical concepts for plumbing installations, and
  • Effective written and verbal communication tools