Steamfitter Apprenticeship Printable

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Steamfitters and pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems. Steamfitters and pipefitters are employed in factories, plants and similar establishments, and also by pipefitting contractors or they may be self-employed.

The Steamfitter (307A) apprenticeship program consists of on-the-job and in-school training. The program typically takes five years to complete and consists of:

8,280 hours of on-the-job training and work experience
720 hours of in-school training

The steamfitter apprenticeship requires 9,000 hours on the job, less 840 hours of in-school training.

Students must successfully complete a provincial exam with a mark of 70% to receive a Certificate of Qualification with a journeyperson status. This includes an Inter-Provincial Trade Certificate (Red Seal).

More information about this trace can be found by searching for information about Steamfitters through the Ontario Ministry of Labour or by searching the National Occupation Code NOC 7252.

Admission Requirements

This is an apprenticeship program.
You cannot apply to this program through ontariocolleges.ca.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship program, applicants must:

have a sponsor/employer and be registered through the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD)
have a minimum Grade 10 high school education or its equivalent to qualify for the Steamfitter apprenticeship program
be 16 years of age or older

Applicants that are registered as an apprentice in a trade should receive a letter from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) inviting them to apply for schooling. All applications from that point will need their payment processed by the Office of the Registrar & Financial Aid Services at Lambton College.

If you are a registered apprentice and have not received a letter regarding apprenticeship schooling then contact your local MLTSD office.

This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities are available in manufacturing plants and commercial construction. Trade consists of layout, assembly, fabrication, maintenance and repair of piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel and heating.

Tuition Fees

For tuition fees, please contact the Office of the Registrar & Financial Aid Services.

Technology & Trades: 519-479-2337; techtrades@lambtoncollege.ca

Program Information: 1-844-LAMBTON; info@lambtoncollege.ca