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Pipe your way to a rewarding career with Conestoga's Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing certificate.
If you're a high school graduate ready to enter the skilled trades, Conestoga's one-year Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing certificate offers the hands-on training and technical knowledge needed to start your journey toward becoming a licensed plumber. This Ontario college program focuses on residential plumbing, while also introducing you to commercial and industrial applications.
You'll learn in Conestoga's state-of-the-art Skilled Trades Centre, where licensed professionals teach you how to work with plumbing systems, tools and materials. With a strong emphasis on safety, theory and practical experience, this program prepares you for apprenticeship opportunities and entry-level roles in the construction industry, where demand for skilled plumbers is higher than ever.
What you'll learn
- Residential, commercial and industrial plumbing fundamentals
- Safe use of plumbing tools and materials
- Installation, maintenance and repair techniques
- Blueprint reading and plumbing system design
- Hands-on training in Conestoga's dedicated plumbing shop
Career pathways
- Plumbing apprentice in residential or commercial construction
- Entry-level roles in plumbing installation and maintenance
- Pathway to licensing as a certified plumber
- Foundation for careers in mechanical or construction trades
Turn your certificate into a diploma
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to Level 3 of the Plumbing Technician diploma program. Space is limited and transfer applicants are not guaranteed a seat. If the number of applications exceeds available spaces, a ranking process will be used.
Note:
- This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September). See oversubscribed programs for more information.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
The tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2027-2028 academic year (September 2027 to August 2028) will be released in Spring 2027. Students continuing their studies into the 2027-2028 academic year should review the updated fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1374.96 | $1374.96 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $261.30 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $23.45 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $79.76 | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| *Program Supply Fee (N) Always Taxed | $613.55 | - |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $3035.16 | $1982.10 |
| Year Total | $5017.26 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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International fee details
| Description | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7738.39 | $7738.39 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $455.60 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $231.15 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $23.45 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $79.76 | - |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| *Program Supply Fee (N) Always Taxed | $613.55 | - |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $10199.04 | $8720.53 |
| Year Total | $18919.57 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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View all International tuition & fee details for all levels
Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - January 2027 - Cambridge – Reuter Dr.
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