Pre-Pipe Trades Certificate
Program Office: 403-320-3411 • tradeslc@lethbridgecollege.ca
Kick-Start Your First Year in the Trades
The Pre-Pipe Trades certificate program is designed to provide introductory training to students with an interest, but a lack of experience, in plumbing and gas-fitting trades. The program provides technical training in first-period subject matter to develop entry-level skills and safety awareness. Graduates will be eligible to write the Prior Learning Assessment, successful completion will provide credit for first-period technical training.
Your Investment
Program fees will vary. To view fee information, click here and select your program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Pre-Pipe Trades certificate.
New applicants are accepted into the Pre-Pipe Trades program for the Fall (September) or Winter (January) terms.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, pass Apprenticeship Entrance Exam, or pass mark in all five Canadian General Education Development (GED) tests.
Non-Academic Requirements
- The ability to lift heavy objects weighing in excess of 25 kilograms
- Good physical coordination and manual dexterity
- Mechanical ability
- Good hearing and colour vision
- The ability to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations
- Responsibility to do all work tasks expected of a journeyperson
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| PTR-1100 | Workplace Safety and Rigging | 3 |
| PTR-1101 | Tools, Equipment and Materials | 6 |
| PTR-1102 | Metal Fabrication | 3 |
| PTR-1103 | Drawings and Specifications | 3 |
| PTR-1104 | Calculations and Science | 3 |
| PTR-1105 | Practicum Placement | 1.5 |
| Credits | 19.5 | |
| Total Credits | 19.5 | |
Upon successful completion of The Pre-Pipe Trades program, you will:
- be prepared to write the First Period Alberta Apprenticeship Examination.
- be prepared to be employed within the Plumbing industry in Alberta.
- have learned valuable employability skills including cover letter and resume writing, and interview skills.
- obtain a Letter of Recognition.
