Plumber (306A) Apprenticeship - Level 1
Plumbers are highly valued tradespeople and are an integral part of any construction and/or maintenance team. This in-demand trade offers many different areas of specialization that can lead you to a rewarding career.
Program Information
Start Date
August 24, 2026
Domestic Availability
International Availability
Not Available
CIP Code
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APB
Delivery
In Person
Credential
Apprenticeship
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In the Plumber 306A Apprenticeship program you will attend three in-school sessions (Basic-Level One, Intermediate-Level Two, and Advanced-Level Three) of 240 hours each, in combination with your work experience. Instructors who have practical experience and expertise in the trade will teach you the essentials you need to know to be a successful Plumber.
In Level One you will learn about tools and piping methods, plumbing systems, workplace safety, rigging and hoisting, and welding.
Take pride in what you do. As a plumber, you'll see the results of your efforts, enjoy a wide range of work and projects and make a good living.
Fleming also offers Level Two and Level Three of in-school training for the Plumber Apprenticeship program.
You will learn from experienced and fully qualified tradespeople. These instructors are dedicated – they have worked, or continue to work, in the trade – and they will be there to help you and facilitate your learning experience.
Training takes place in the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre, a best-in-class facility that offers state-of-the-art labs, and the latest plumbing tools and equipment. Through this high-quality in-school training, you will have all the skills and knowledge necessary to apply what you have learned to your on-the-job training.
Employment prospects for plumbers, both within the region and across the province, are excellent and growing. The apprenticeship allows you to pursue careers such as plumber, pipefitter (and related trades), or contractor/supervisor. You can choose to work in residential, industrial or institutional settings, and you can opt to work independently or as part of an organization. No matter what path you follow, there is a wealth of opportunities available.
The Classroom Registration Fee is set by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and is subject to change without notice.
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10
- Processor:Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Internet Connection: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0 Mbps Upload (minimum)
In The News: Plumber (306A) Apprenticeship - Level 1
Peterborough, ON - (August 5, 2026) — Fleming College will host its annual Skills Ontario Summer Camp for students in Grade 7 to 9 from the Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, and Hastings regions. The camp will run August 10 to 14 at the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough.
Hosted inside Fleming’s state-of-the-art Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre (KTTC), the weeklong program delivers immersive, hands-on exploration in construction, plumbing, electrical, welding, arboriculture, fish and wildlife, blasting, heavy equipment, and hairstyling sectors. The camp aims to spark early interest in rewarding trades and technical careers while giving youth the opportunity to start building practical skills using current industry tools and materials. Participants will build take-home items, gaining a practical understanding of design, safety, and craftsmanship under the guidance of Fleming’s facilitators.
On August 11, students will travel to Fleming’s Frost Campus in Lindsay to explore environmental and natural resources sciences through outdoor and hands-on activities.
Another highlight of the week includes a visit from the Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck on August 13, a mobile learning unit equipped with interactive simulators and activities.
The experience concludes on August 14 with a parent showcase at Sutherland Campus, where families can tour the learning facilities, view finished projects, and celebrate the skills participants developed throughout the week.
This regional Skills Ontario Summer Camp forms part of a broader province-wide initiative organized by Skills Ontario to introduce youth to essential technical fields and help address growing skilled labor demand across Ontario.
Media interested in visiting Fleming College to cover this event are asked to contact communications@flemingcollege.ca.
More information:
communications@flemingcollege.ca