SAFE-1005

PEI Occupational Health and Safety

An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act...

BLPR-1090

Blueprint Reading and Drawing

An introduction to the reading and interpretation~of drawings and creating basic manual drawings. ~Students identify lines, symbols, and projections~used in mechanical drawings related to the pipe~trades.

COMM-1005

Workplace Communications

This course is designed to allow students to~develop preparatory skills for securing and~retaining employment including; workplace~communication, time management, critical thinking~and problem-solving, and customer service. Upon~successful completion of this course students are~able to use oral communications techniques, and~create a variety of written documents and reports~used in the workplace. Methods and strategies~for job search, preparation and retention are~also incorporated.

COMP-1000

Computer Essentials

Students learn productivity software and explore~digital environments with practical applications~for various workplaces and educational~institutions. The main areas of focus include word~processing, spreadsheets, presentation software,~email and other electronic communication tools,~various digital environments, and~industry-specific applications.

MATH-1005

Math Essentials

This course is designed to provide students with~a review of fundamental trade related math~skills. Students acquire competency in the math~skills as they relate to their chosen trade~program and future career. Emphasis is placed on~developing problem solving and critical thinking~skills. Students are challenged to continually~make connections between math and their trade, as~well as every day applications.

MATH-1105

Math for Pipe Trades

Students learn to solve trade-related problems~and basic piping diagrams commonly found in the~workplace with math. An introduction to basic~principles of matter, density, and pressure that~are applied to solve trade-related problems using~heat science, physics, and the principles of~pressure. These principles are related to the~operation of equipment controls and systems.

NCPR-1001

Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C

A comprehensive two-day course offering standard~first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)~skills from a certified trainer. As required by~regulation, this course covers CPR and the~management of other breathing, airway and~circulation emergencies, as well as, the control~of bleeding, treating shock, stabilizing~fractures and dislocations, head and spine~injuries, and more. Also, includes automated~external defibrilators (AED). This certification~expires in 3 years.

NCPR-1002

Workplace Hazardous Materials~Information Systems

Students complete Workplace Hazardous Materials~Information System (WHMIS) training and~certification.

NCPR-1110

Forklift Operator

This course is intended to certify participants~in operation of a forklift using classroom and~hands on experience. The participants will be~required to pass a written and a practical exam.~The individuals successfully completing the~program will be awarded a forklift operator's~certificate.

PIPE-1010

Water Distribution and Fixtures

An introduction to potable water distribution and~fixtures. Students select the components,~install and service hot and cold potable water~systems according to codes and regulations. In~addition, students identify, install, and~maintain all components related to the~installation of trim and fixtures.

PIPE-1020

Pipefitting and Pipe Assembly I

An introduction to the materials and methods of~joining pipes in the pipe trades. Students gain~knowledge and skill in joining plastic, cast~iron, fiberglass, historic and copper pipes. The~use of hangers and supports, as they are required~for piping systems, is included.

PIPE-1030

Pipefitting and Pipe Assembly II

An introduction to the use of stainless and~carbon steel pipes and the bending, cutting and~joining methods used in the pipe trades. This~course also includes the fabrication and~installation of hangers and supports, as they are~required for piping systems. Finally, students~will examine use of valves in piping systems.

PIPE-1060

Drainage, Waste, and Venting Systems

An introduction to drainage and venting systems~in the plumbing trade. Students select pipes and~fittings, and install and service systems~according to Canadian Plumbing Code.

PIPE-1110

Private Water Supply and Disposal~Systems

An introduction to private water supply and~sewage disposal systems. Students gain knowledge~and skills in the functioning and installation of~private water supplies, and sewage disposal~systems.

PIPE-1120

Hydronic Heating~

An introduction to hydronic heating systems. ~Students identify system components, install and~service boilers, distribution systems, and heat~emission units.

SAFE-1110

Introduction to Safety, Tools, and~Equipment

An introduction to safe work practices and the~safe use of tools in the pipe trades. Students~become competent in the safe use of hand and~power tools and become aware of explosive~actuated tools, rigging equipment, and fall~arrest equipment.

WELD-1205

Introduction to Welding and Fuel Brazing

An introduction to welding and fuel brazing for~plumbers and pipefitters with a focus on using~techniques to join and cut pipe. Students safely~operate oxy-fuel cutting and welding equipment.