1. Plumbing

2. What Plumbing is all about
Plumbing trade schools can offer you the opportunity to pursue a future in an in-demand, practical career field. If you love working with your hands and enjoy challenging work, becoming a plumber could be a sound career choice for you.
It's a given that plumbers handle clogged drains and burst pipes, but the truth is that they are responsible for far more than you might think. For example, plumbers help design the inner workings and placement of pipes within houses, make it possible to cook with a gas oven, create safe ways to utilize the power of highly pressurized steam in the manufacturing industry, and even deliver clean oxygen to hospital patients.

3. Types of equipment generally used
There are many different types of tools used in the trade of plumbing. Some are…
Hacksaw: Use this versatile saw to cut through metal pipe, hardware, screws, nuts and bolts and plastic pipe.
Plunger: It's the first tool to grab when you need to dislodge clogs from sinks, tubs, toilets, showers and floor drains.
Pipe Wrench: These large, heavy wrenches are used to tighten and loosen threaded pipes, fittings and nuts.
Plumbers Putty: Plumber’s putty is a soft pliable caulking and sealing compound that is used to make watertight seals around faucets and drains.
Allen Wrench Set: Many designer faucet and shower handles are held on with Allen screws. They are easy to remove but of course you have to have the right size Allen wrench. Loose Allen keys work well because you can get them into almost any position and tight places.
Screw Drivers: Many shapes and sizes are preferred because there are so many different types of screws to remove when doing plumbing repairs. Examples are faucet handles, overflow plates, tub spouts and more.
Compression Sleeve Puller: Removes the nut and compression sleeve without damaging the pipe.
Basin Wrench: A Basin wrench is a self tightening wrench which can be used to loosen or tighten fittings in hard to reach places.

4. Schools in NL that offer this trade:
Academy Canada
Length of course: 34 weeks
Entry Requirements: High school or equivalent
Entry Level Courses  
Aluminum Piping
Pipe and Tubing Fundamentals
Blueprint 1 (Basic Residential)
Piping Valves
Blueprint 2 (Advanced Residential/ Light Commercial)
Plastic Piping
Cast Iron Piping
Residential Appliances, Fixtures and Trim
Commercial Drainage, Waste and Venting 1
Residential Sanitary Drainage
Communication Essentials
Residential Venting
Computer Essentials
Rigging
Copper Piping
Rural Waste Disposal
Hot and Cold Water Supply
Standard First Aid
Hot Water Storage Tanks and Heaters
Steel Piping
Hydronic Heating 1
Storm Systems
Introduction to Apprenticeship
Tools and Equipment
Introduction to Electric Welding & Cutting
Trade Math Fundamentals
Introduction to Fuel Brazing & Cutting
Water Service
Job Site Safety
Water Treatment Systems
Math Essentials
WHMIS
Non-Metallic Piping
Workplace Essentials
Occupational Health and Safety

5. College of the North Atlantic
Program Length: Nine Months
Start Date: September
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria: 1. High School High School Graduation 2.  Adult Basic Education Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following: i. Mathematics MA3107A, MA3107B, MA3107C ii. Science 3101, 3102, Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate 4. Mature Student Status Applicants who do not meet the educational prerequisites, are 19 years of age or older and have been out of school for at least one year, may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.

6. Program Information
Length: 32-week Ontario College Certificate program
Delivery Sequence: Waterloo - May/2016 (Open) - Spring/Summer | Fall
Location: Waterloo
Start: May
First-Year Capacity: 24