Pipefitter and Steamfitter - Apprenticeship
Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Structure
We offer a four-year Steamfitter/Pipefitter - Apprenticeship program for those looking to install, repair, maintain and work with steam pipes and other pipes made from various materials in the construction, manufacturing, energy and utility industries.
After graduating the program, you will be able to:
- Install and maintain high pressure and low pressure steam and hot liquid systems, and industrial systems
- Fabricate, join and install any pipe system in buildings, using any type of pipe, including steel, alloy, cast iron, copper or plastic, etc.
- Provide safe and efficient piping systems that work together with other building systems
- Comply with industry rules and codes
- Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings, and prepare layouts
- Safely use hand and power tools and equipment
- Calculate quantities of materials and create material lists
- Know and understand the related work of tradespeople in the industry
- Perform tasks in accordance with industry quality and production standards
Career opportunities
As a steamfitter or pipefitter, you will be ready for employment with pipeline construction contractors and sub-contractors, thermal or steam generating plants, manufacturers, utility companies, oil refineries, gas plants, pulp mills and chemical plants.
Experienced steamfitters and pipefitters may advance to supervisory roles, such as foremen, subcontractors, contractors and construction superintendents.
Admission requirements
You can register as an apprentice and attend 1st period classroom instruction without having a sponsor or employer. However, to earn on-the-job hours toward your apprenticeship, you must have a sponsor and an employer (which may be the same company). You are encouraged to find a sponsor as soon as possible so you can learn from a qualified mentor and practice your skills. Most apprentices come to classroom instruction with on-the-job experience, so without this, you may find the classes challenging.
Find out more about the Alberta Apprenticeship Entrance Requirements.
To Apply and Register
Register on My Trade Secrets OR
Submit an Apprenticeship Industry Training Enrollment Form in person or by email to:
Keyano College, Office of the Registrar
8115 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2H7
Phone: 780-791-4801 or 1-800-251-1408 ext. 4801
Fax: 780-791-4952 Email: registrar@keyano.ca
Tuition and fees
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***Refund policy
• $250 admission deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• If an Apprentice withdraws 10 business days prior to the first day of class a 50% refund of tuition, minus the $250 admission deposit.
• If the college cancels a program a full refund will be granted.
For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar.
Program structure
The Steamfitter/Pipefitter - Apprenticeship program is a four-year program that includes a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training and eight weeks of technical training each year.
How apprenticeships work
An apprenticeship is a work experience based post-secondary education. As an apprentice, you will find a matching employer to help tutor you as you become a Steamfitter/pipefitter through an Apprenticeship Agreement.
Your time is divided by on-the-job training under a certified journeyperson (about 80%) and attending technical training courses at a training provider, such as Keyano College (about 20%).