Program Information

This red seal program offers training in repairing and maintaining pipe and steam systems.  Some of the duties include:

• Determine required pipe and tools necessary to complete a layout and sequence of tasks
• Create detail sketches for pipe and equipment fabrication and installation
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, assemble and install metal, plastic and fiberglass pipes, valves and fittings and join sections
• Perform performance leak tests and pipe securement
• Perform maintenance and replacement of worn components
• Perform pipeline construction
• Safely layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems
• Perform blueprint reading for piping and tubing
• Perform maintenance on low pressure steam and heating and cooling systems

OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
2. Use and maintain tools and equipment.
3. Perform common installation processes.
4. Plan lifts.
5. Hoist loads.
6. Install high and low pressure process steam systems.

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 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
3. Trades Bridging (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades)
Trades Bridging Certificate
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.
 
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

• Construction contractors
• Manufacturing Plants
• Utility Companies
• Oil and Gas Refineries
• Industrial Plants
• Pulp and Paper Mills
• Thermal and Steam Generating Plants
• Chemical Plants

 

COURSES
CODE	TITLE
Level 1	Pre-Employment	Hrs
TS1510	Occupational Health and Safety	6
TS1520	WHMIS	6
TS1530	Standard First Aid	14
PF1340	Tools and Equipment	75
PF1365	Blueprint Interpretation	60
PF1370	Rigging	39
PF1380	Introduction to Fuel Brazing and Cutting	45
PF1390	Pipe and Tubing Fundamentals	15
PF1400	Steel Piping	90
PF1410	Copper Piping	45
PF1421	Plastic Piping	43
PF1440	Piping Valves	30
PF1450	Hydronic Heating I	60
PF1541	Low Pressure Steam	96
PF1550	Pipe Template Development	75
PF1560	Pipe Layout and Fitting Fabrication	72
PF1571	Introduction to Electric Welding and Cutting	60
PF2711	Pipe and Tube Bending	21
STM100	Safety	12
STM135	Bracket, Support, Hanger, Guides and Anchor Fabrication	12
AM1001	Introduction to Skills for Success	9
AM1101	Math Essentials	42
AM1390	Steamfitter Pipefitter Math Fundamentals	42
CM2161	Communication Essentials	36
SD1761	Workplace Essentials	24
MC1062	Computer Essentials	15
AP1102	Introduction to Apprenticeship	12

A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
 
APPRENTICESHIP
Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 4-5 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.  For more information regarding apprenticeship and to view required apprenticeship-level courses, please refer to Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (gov.nl.ca).