Programs
Pre-Employment (Entry Level) & Advanced Apprenticeship Programs
Our pre-employment apprenticeship programs give you the skills you need to begin working in a trade in the piping industry. These programs may be for you if you are interested in a career in the piping industry, are a problem solver, and enjoy working with your hands.
We provide the following pre-employment programs:
- Pre-Employment Steamfitter/Pipefitter
- Pre-Employment Plumber
- Pre-Employment Sprinkler Fitter
As you gain work experience, you can complete advanced apprenticeship programs. When you have enough work experience combined with training you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal Certification Examination to proceed to journeyperson status.
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Pre-Employment Apprenticeship Program
Duration: 34 Weeks
Description:
Steamfitter – Pipefitters build, install and maintain piping systems that carry almost every fluid that can be carried through a pipe, but generally they include oil and gas products, water, steam, chemicals, even slurries and wood chips. These “Pipefitters” as they are often called, are the only trade that specializes in planning, design, and installation of low and high-pressure steam systems and installation methods for steam.
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Prerequisites: As per AES requirements.
Open to: All
Advanced Apprenticeship Program
Title: STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER AACS Harmonization Plan of Training
Level 2:
STM-200 Drawings and Specifications II
STM-205 Template Development
STM-210 Piping System Component Fabrication (Spool)
STM-215 Fiberglass Piping
STM-220 Specialty Piping
STM-225 Hydronic Systems
STM-230 Heat Tracing Systems (Liquid)
STM-235 Electrical Principles
Level 2 Duration: 6 Weeks
STM-300 Industrial Water and Waste Systems
STM-305 Heat Tracing Systems (Steam)
STM-310 Hydronic System Controls
STM-315 Low Pressure Steam Systems
STM-320 Fuel Systems
STM-325 Medical Gas Systems
STM-330 Cross Connection Control
STM-335 Instrumentation
STM-340 Controlled Bolting and Tensioning
Level 3 Duration: 8 Weeks
Level 4:
STM-400 Complex Hoisting, Lifting and Rigging
STM-405 Hydraulic Systems
STM-410 Compressed Air and Pneumatic Systems
STM-415 High Pressure Steam Systems
STM-420 Refrigeration Systems
STM-425 Heat Recovery Systems
STM-430 Geo-Exchange and Geothermal Systems
STM-435 Solar Heating Systems
STM-440 Process Piping Systems
STM-445 System Testing and Commissioning
STM-450 Job Planning
STM-455 Quality Control
STM-460 Program Review
Level 4 Duration: 8 Weeks
Prerequisites: As per AES requirements.
Open to: All
PDO:
Todd Smith
Mount Pearl
1-709-729-6332
toddsmith@gov.nl.ca
Plumber
Pre-Employment Apprenticeship Program
Duration: 34 Weeks
Description:
Plumbers enjoy a multi-faceted trade. Installing, repairing and the maintenance and service of piping and plumbing systems and equipment used for drinking water distribution, sanitary storm water systems, and waste disposal for the health and safety of the general public. Plumbers work mostly in the new home building and renovation industry, high rise, and institutional and commercial construction sectors including hospitals, schools, and other institutional buildings.
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Prerequisites: As per AES requirements.
Open to: All
Advanced Apprenticeship Program
Description:
As per the Newfoundland Labrador Plan of Training.
PDO:
Randy Ash
Mount Pearl
1-709-729-0455
randyash@gov.nl.ca
Sprinkler Fitter
Pre-Employment Apprenticeship Program
Title: Sprinkler Fitter
Duration: 17 Weeks
Description:
Sprinkler Fitters, have detailed knowledge of fire codes and the methods for installation of sprinkler piping systems, and a responsibility for life safety in residential, commercial and industrial applications. They install wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and chemical fire protection and extinguishing systems, just to name a few.
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Prerequisites: As per AES requirements.
Open to: All
Advanced Apprenticeship Program
Level 2:
SSI-200 Pipe Design and Installation II
SSI-205 Drawings II
SSI-210 System Drainage Il
SSI-215 Commissioning Water Supply Systems I
SSI-220 Commissioning Fire Protection Systems I
SSI-225 Seismic Protection
SSI-230 Cross-Connection Control
SSI-235 Standpipe and Hose Systems
SSI-240 Water Supply, Hydrants and Fire Department Connections
SSI-245 Detection Devices
SSI-250 Signal-Initiating Devices
SSI-255 Pre-Action Systems II
SSI-260 Deluge Systems II
Level 2 Duration: 8 Weeks
Level 3:
SSI-300 Portable Fire Extinguishers
SSI-305 Fire Pumps & Controllers
SSI-310 Private Water Supply Systems
SSI-315 Drawings III
SSI-320 Commissioning Water Supply Systems II
SSI-325 Commissioning Fire Protection Systems II
SSI-330 Mentoring Techniques
SSI-335 Wet and Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
SSI-340 Water Mist and Hybrid Extinguishing Systems
SSI-345 Foam Extinguishing Systems
SSI-350 Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
SSI-355 Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems
SSI-360 Specialty Detection Devices
SSI-365 Fire Protection Systems Repair and Maintenance
SSI-370 Fire Protection Systems Inspection and Testing
SSI-375 Job Planning
SSI-380 Program Review
Level 3 Duration: 8 Weeks
Prerequisites: As per AES requirements.
Open to: All
PDO:
Keith Power
Mount Pearl
1-709-729-1192
keithlpower@gov.nl.ca