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Diploma of Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing
- Brampton, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-semester certificate in plumbing installation and piping, A route into a plumbing apprenticeship.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods from Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing to analyse relevant problems
- Communicate findings
- And develop subject-specific professional skills.
Career outcomes
- Plumbing work with independent contractors
- Building maintenance operations
- Wholesale supply houses
- Plumbing apprenticeship
Curriculum
- Two semesters. Courses include plumbing systems theory I and II
- Applied tools and piping methods I and II
- Plumbing fixtures installation and service
- Plumbing prints and drafting
- Trade calculations I and II
- Welding processes and practices
- Health and safety
- Computer skills in trades and skilled trades portfolio development.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with the programme's required Grade 12 courses (usually English ENG4C or ENG4U
- some also mathematics)
- or mature student status (19+) with possible tests. Selection is by the average of the six highest senior-level credits. International applicants must meet the Canadian course equivalencies.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme-specific Grade 12 English/mathematics, or mature student status (19+); international applicants must meet the Canadian course equivalencies
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20
- Duolingo 2026 scale 4.0
- PTE Academic no section below 4.0)
- Cambridge Duolingo 105 (no integrated subscore below 85)
- IELTS Academic 6
How to apply
- Choose a programme and check its availability and admission requirements on the programme page. Apply online through Sheridan's International Application Portal and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload academic documents with notarized English translations. Watch the Applicant Portal and accept your offer by the deadline. Pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit and the remaining first-term fees by the due date. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,686 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $43,134 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Davis Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Applied Science & Technology |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 41 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $19,686 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $43,134 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20, Duolingo 2026 scale 4.0, PTE Academic no section below 4.0), Cambridge Duolingo 105 (no integrated subscore below 85), IELTS Academic 6.