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Diploma of Advanced Plumbing Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

  • Edmonton, Canada
  • 1.5 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Diploma in Advanced Plumbing Technology is a 18-month full-time diploma at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person).

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Advanced Plumbing Technology and apply scientific and technical reasoning
  • Evaluate design choices
  • And communicate practical solutions.

Career outcomes

  • Plumber/Gasfitter B
  • Plumbing Sales
  • Plumbing Wholesaler

Curriculum

  • 18-month full-time diploma taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person) at the Patricia Campus. Study areas the page names: industry standards
  • Legislation and workplace expectations
  • Design
  • Installation and maintenance of all relevant systems
  • Gas systems
  • Hydronic heating systems and gas appliances
  • Potable and non-potable water systems. Co-op placement (15 weeks
  • Optional).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Standard High School Pathway: Grade 11 Language Arts (English 20-2) Grade 11 Mathematics (Math 20-2
  • Math 20-3 or Applied Math 20) Grade 10 Science (Science 10) Proof of English Language Proficiency See Alternative Entrance Pathways for more options to satisfy admission requirements.

Accepted academic background

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent courses with the programme-specific required Grade 12 courses and minimum marks (e.g. 63% in English 30-2, Math 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 for Veterinary Technology, Some programmes accept Grade 11 courses), Post-secondary credits pathways exist.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 4.0
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 169
  • Institutional test Cambridge 169 in each section

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entrance requirements
  2. Delivery mode and international intake dates on its programme page. Apply online with NAIT's International Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee. Create your MyNAIT account
  3. Upload unofficial transcripts
  4. Then send official transcripts and proof of English language proficiency if required. Complete the programme interview if your programme requires one (common in Health and Life Sciences). Accept the offer and pay the 5
  5. 000 CAD non-refundable international tuition deposit. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds before the start date.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,245 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusPatricia Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Construction and Building Sciences
DepartmentAdvanced Plumbing Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteNAIT MyAwards Central lists program-specific entrance awards, Scholarships and bursaries for eligible diploma applicants, International-student eligibility must be confirmed for each award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.5 years.