Program objectives
The Plumbing and Heating program prepares students to practise the trade of pipe fitter.
This trade is part of the building services sector and includes two specialties: plumbing and heating. Generally speaking, pipe fitters install, modify, repair and maintain plumbing and heating systems. More specifically, they work on pipes in water supply and drainage systems. They also work on pipes and other components of hydronic, steam, forced air, oil, radiant, natural gas and propane heating systems. They are interested in new technologies, in particular renewable energy (e.g. geothermic, solar).
Admission conditions
To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.
Targeted professions (Link to Emploi Québec's IMT En ligne)
Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics (7331)
Plumbers (7251)
Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (7252)
Job titles
heating systems installer
heating system mechanic
plumber
pipefitter
Functional prerequisites
A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.
This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.
Specific prerequisitesLanguage of instruction | Second language | Mathematics |
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Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth |
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3101-1 3102-2 (3070-3) | 632-306 | - | - | 1101-3 (1006-2) | 063-206 563-206 |
Program content
Code |
Statement of competency |
Hours |
Credits |
754-991 |
Become familiar with the organizations involved in the construction industry |
15 |
1 |
754-992 |
To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites |
30 |
2 |
807-402 |
Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process and their ability to communicate in the workplace |
30 |
2 |
807-414 |
Handle equipment, materials and products |
60 |
4 |
807-428 |
Assemble mechanical piping systems |
120 |
8 |
807-435 |
Install electrical components |
75 |
5 |
807-443 |
Interpret plans and specifications |
45 |
3 |
807-458 |
Install drainage systems |
120 |
8 |
807-468 |
Install ventilation systems |
120 |
8 |
807-478 |
Work on electrical and electronic control systems |
120 |
8 |
807-485 |
Do welding and brazing work |
75 |
5 |
807-498 |
Install hot and cold water distribution systems, plumbing fixtures and accessories |
120 |
8 |
807-505 |
Maintain and repair pipes, plumbing fixtures and accessories |
75 |
5 |
807-513 |
Present information about energy and heating |
45 |
3 |
807-528 |
Install, maintain and repair oil-burning appliances |
120 |
8 |
807-538 |
Install and repair direct and reverse heating systems |
120 |
8 |
807-544 |
Install and repair perimeter heating systems |
60 |
4 |
807-558 |
Install natural gas- and propane-burning systems |
120 |
8 |
807-565 |
Install and repair radiant heating systems |
75 |
5 |
807-578 |
Install and repair low-pressure steam heating systems |
120 |
8 |
807-581 |
Use job search techniques |
15 |
1 |