Plumber Apprenticeship

Program Outline

• Mathematics
• Science
• Safety
• Tools
• Pipes, valves and fittings
• Rigging
• Cutting, soldering and brazing
• Drafting and blueprint reading

Textbooks

The current total cost of the textbooks is approx. $395.

5% GST is not included in price. Price is subject to change.

Textbooks available online only at the OC Campus Store.

The booklists on OC Campus Store website will be updated 3 times a year (January, April and mid-August).
Please check back with the Campus Store 2 weeks before your program starts under Current Book List for a final, updated list of book titles and prices, and to order!

If you have any questions regarding the booklist, please call OC Campus Store, 250-862-5638 or email campusstores@okanagan.bc.ca.

It takes approximately two to three business days to fill the online orders, please be sure to purchase the necessary items prior to the 1st day of class.

Required supplies:

• CSA Approved Hard Hat
• CSA Approved Work Boots (Steel Toed)
• Long pants and t-shirts are required in the shop at all times
• Safety glasses
• Architects Scale Rule (Imperial Measurement)
• Binder
• Pencils, pens, erasers
• One of the following: Sharp EL-520W, EL-520X, EL-531X calculator to write IP Exam

Government-issued picture ID (driver’s license, photo ID or valid passport) is required to write the provincial and national exams; student ID cards are not acceptable.

Program Outline

• Hot water heating systems
• Piping drawings and specifications
• Rough-in and finishing
• Drainage and venting systems
• Compressed air and medical gas
• Leveling instruments and tools

Textbooks

The current total cost of the textbooks is approx. $295.

5% GST is not included in price. Price is subject to change.

Textbooks available online only at the OC Campus Store.

The booklists on OC Campus Store website will be updated 3 times a year (January, April and mid-August).
Please check back with the Campus Store 2 weeks before your program starts under Current Book List for a final, updated list of book titles and prices, and to order!

If you have any questions regarding the booklist, please call OC Campus Store, 250-862-5638 or email campusstores@okanagan.bc.ca.

It takes approximately two to three business days to fill the online orders, please be sure to purchase the necessary items prior to the 1st day of class.

Required supplies

• CSA-approved hard hat
• CSA-approved steel toed work boots
• Long pants and T-shirts are required in the shop at all times
• Safety glasses
• Architect's scale rule (with imperial measurement)
• Binder
• Pencils, pens, erasers
• Calculator for the IP exam, one of the following: Sharp EL-520W, EL-520X, EL-531X

Government-issued picture ID (driver’s license, photo ID or valid passport) is required to write the provincial and national exams; student ID cards are not acceptable.

Preparing for the first day

Level 2 apprentices are required to be prepared for the first day of class:

• You will write a math and science exam based on the Level 1 curriculum. This exam mark will be included in your Level 2 final grade calculation.
• You will need a calculator, pencil and eraser to write the math and science exam.
• You need to purchase your Level 2 textbooks prior to attending your first day of class. This can be done by going to the College Bookstore at the Kelowna Campus.
• You will be moving into the Plumbing Code after completing the exam.

Program Outline

• Drainage and venting systems
• Potable water systems
• Rural water systems
• Piping drawings and specifications
• Gasfitting

Textbooks

The current total cost of the textbooks is approx. $590.

5% GST is not included in price. Price is subject to change.

Textbooks available online only at the OC Campus Store.

The booklists on OC Campus Store website will be updated 3 times a year (January, April and mid-August).
Please check back with the Campus Store 2 weeks before your program starts under Current Book List for a final, updated list of book titles and prices, and to order!

If you have any questions regarding the booklist, please call OC Campus Store, 250-862-5638 or email campusstores@okanagan.bc.ca.

It takes approximately two to three business days to fill the online orders, please be sure to purchase the necessary items prior to the 1st day of class.

Required supplies

• CSA-approved hard hat
• CSA-approved steel toed work boots
• Long pants and T-shirts are required in the shop at all times
• Safety glasses
• Architect's scale rule (with imperial measurement)
• Binder
• Pencils, pens, erasers
• Calculator for the IP exam, one of the following: Sharp EL-520W, EL-520X, EL-531X

Government-issued picture ID (driver’s license, photo ID or valid passport) is required to write the provincial and national exams; student ID cards are not acceptable.

Prepare for your first day

There will be a Plumbing Code exam on Day 1 which will encompass the material covered in the Drainage and Venting Systems portion of Level 2. Please bring your B.C. or Canadian Plumbing Code book, a calculator, pencil and eraser and come prepared to write this test as it will be counted toward your final mark for Level 3.

Important Information

Students have the option to write the Cross Connection Control exam during this level. Students must register for the exam with Okanagan College ($125) AND with the BC Waste Water Association (BCCWA) (approx. $120). Students must be registered with the BCWWA two weeks prior to the exam date. No refunds will be issued if cancellations are within a week of the exam date.

Program Outline

• Install and light gas appliances
• Hot water heating systems
• Gasfitting
• Electrical CCTS and gas controls
• Rural sewage
• Drainage and venting systems

There is an additional cost to write the BC Gasfitter Level "B" Certification - approximately $355.95 payable to the BC Safety Authority (not run through Okanagan College).

Students are required to have their ITA apprenticeship card in order to make an application for this exam. Please bring your card in on the first day of class.

Requirements - Class B Exam

• Be an ITA registered apprentice in plumbing, steamfitting or refrigeration mechanic
• Successfully completed all 4 levels of technical training with a minimum of 3 years workplace hours achieved, indicated by transcript or the minimum of: Plumbing: 4815 hours, Steamfitting: 4215 hours, Refrigeration Mechanic: 5415 hours

Textbooks

The current total cost of the textbooks is approx. $260.

5% GST is not included in price. Price is subject to change.

Textbooks available online only at the OC Campus Store.

The booklists on OC Campus Store website will be updated 3 times a year (January, April and mid-August).
Please check back with the Campus Store 2 weeks before your program starts under Current Book List for a final, updated list of book titles and prices, and to order!

If you have any questions regarding the booklist, please call OC Campus Store, 250-862-5638 or email campusstores@okanagan.bc.ca.

It takes approximately two to three business days to fill the online orders, please be sure to purchase the necessary items prior to the 1st day of class.

Required supplies

• Coveralls
• CSA-approved hard hat
• CSA-approved steel toed work boots
• Long pants and T-shirts are required in the shop at all times
• Safety glasses
• Binder
• Pencils, pens, erasers
• Calculator for the IP exam, one of the following: Sharp EL-520W, EL-520X, EL-531X

Government-issued picture ID (driver’s license, photo ID or valid passport) is required to write the provincial and national exams; student ID cards are not acceptable.

Be prepared for class

There will be a gasfitting exam on Day 1 which will encompass the material covered in the gasfitting portion of Level 3. Please bring your B149.1 Gas Code book, a calculator, pencil and eraser.

Important Information

There is an additional cost to write the BC Gasfitter Level "B" Certification - approximately $355.95 payable to the BC Safety Authority (not run through Okanagan College). Students are required to have their ITA apprenticeship card in order to make application for this exam. Please bring your card in on the first day of class.

Requirements - Class B Exam

• Be an ITA registered apprentice in plumbing, steamfitting or refrigeration mechanic
• Successfully completed all 4 levels of technical training* with a minimum of 3 years workplace hours achieved, indicated by transcript or the minimum of:
  • Plumbing: 4815 hours.
  • Steamfitting: 4215 hours
  • Refrigeration Mechanic: 5415 hours

The textbook list above was current at the time it was posted and may be used for initial planning purposes. Please check back with the bookstore 2 weeks before your program starts under Current Book List for a final, updated list of book titles and prices, and to order!

Textbooks available online only at OC Campus Store. If you have any questions, call 250-862-5638 or email campusstores@okanagan.bc.ca.

It takes approximately two to three business days to fill the online orders, please be sure to purchase the necessary items prior to the 1st day of class.