GURJIVAN GREWAL
PLUMBER
Plumbers are primarily responsible for installing
and maintaining various types of piping systems
and fixtures. The exact responsibilities of a
plumber depend on the particular project type. All
plumbers must be able to follow blueprints, work
with plumbing tools, and know what types of
materials are required for each job.
WORK HOURS
Plumbers
usually work 40 hours per week, many
plumbers work overtime, although self-employed
plumbers can set their own working hours.
Many
plumbers also work standard work hours, 8 to
5 Monday through Friday.
Some
plumbers do emergency work which is, 24
hours a day 7 days a week.
EARNINGS
Plumbers have an average salary of $54,620, plumbers earn
more than other professions according to the the Best
Construction Jobs list.
Hourly $16.02 - $38.72 / $24.52 - $65.01 overtime
$33,000 to $85,000 Annually
Required high school credits to enter
education or training program
English 10 or English 030 or Communications 11 with a grade of
C or higher.
Common Grade 10 Math or Apprenticeship and Workplace Math
11 or Trades Math 041 with a grade level of C or higher
Type of education/training
required
Those who want to become plumbers either
enroll in a plumbing technology program at a
vocational school or community college, or apply
to join a plumbing apprenticeship program.
Where education/training is available
Some
colleges you can go to for training/education are....
CONESTOGA
ALGONQUIN
DURHAM
FLEMING
MOHAWK
SHERIDAN
CANADORE
Qualifications granted upon completion of your
education/training
Work
independently
detail-oriented
problem-solving
Business
customer
service skills
Possible employers in the Peel area
NuTeck
Mechanical Services Inc
Plumber
On Demand
Plumbing
service company
Uline
Dalcro
Mechanical Contracting Ltd
Works cited
"Construction Techniques (PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, HVAC, CARPENTRY AND
MASONRY)."Program Details. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Dec.
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"Plumbers."Government of Canada, Service Canada, Quebec, Programs
Agreements and Partnership, Regional Directorate - PCL, Socio-Econ
Direction of Analysis (SEDA). N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Dec.
2016.http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/qc/job_futures/statistics/7251.shtml
"Plumbing & Pipe Trades Foundation."Admission Requirements - Plumbing
& Pipes Trades Foundation - Camosun College. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Dec.
2016.http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/plumbing-pipe-trades-foundation/how-toapply/index.html
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