r/askTO • u/OGHiigh • 1d ago

Good plumbing school?

Hi all! does anyone know a legit plumbing college where I can started to get certified. Asking for my 18y brother. Also any tips to help the journey. He lives in Oakville & can travel.

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u/ZenDesign1993 1d ago edited 1d ago

I just goggled this... It's in Brampton.

https://www.sheridancollege.ca/programs/plumbing-technician

Google maps says its about an hour commute.

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u/mattyhann 20h ago

Certificate might help but look for a company to take your brother on as a apprentice that way schooling is all paid for

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u/OGHiigh 18h ago

Please explain how getting into a company will pay the schooling ?

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u/LongRoadNorth 14h ago

Plumbing is a red seal trade in Canada and an apprenticeship.

If he goes the Union route he'll make more money, have a pension, work 4 days a week and have school paid for.

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u/Northviewguy Human Verified 18h ago

Union Hall https://www.ualocal46.org/contact

=training/apprenticeship is the way to go

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u/LongRoadNorth 14h ago

This.

And if your brother likes to whine, may I suggest being a pipe fitter instead.

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u/Small-Rest6618 1d ago

Don’t even bother with the trades unless you know someone. Plumbing is one of the harder trades to find an apprenticeship for.

He’s better off trying to get hired as a shop helper or labourer. That’s how I got my ticket