Fredericton,
NB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Steamfitting/Pipefitting in Saint John Canada | New Brunswick Community College
New Brunswick Community College
|
Saint John Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,580
(c. USD6,871.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Steamfitter-Pipefitter profession stands out as it focuses exclusively on designing, planning, and implementing both low and high-pressure steam systems with their specific installation techniques. These professionals construct, service, and fix pipeline networks capable of transporting virtually any substance that flows through pipes - including water, steam, various fluids, gases, chemicals, fuels, and even wood chips. This training program provides foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to begin a career in this field. Students will master techniques for assembling, setting up, servicing, and fixing pipelines that transport water, steam, chemicals, and fuel within heating, cooling, lubrication, and other industrial piping systems. The curriculum also covers hoisting, lifting, and rigging operations. Theoretical trade knowledge and practical training are complemented by courses in communication and mathematics, with strong emphasis placed on workplace safety practices.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
NBCC will request evidence of English proficiency on a recognized linguistic test or successful completion of a recognized pathway program from one of our English language training partners. NBCC will only accept tests that were taken within the last 2 years. An applicant may be exempt if:
the applicant's first language is English, or,
a minimum of three (3) years of secondary education has been successfully completed in English within the last 2 years, or,
a minimum of one (1) year of successful completion in a recognized post-secondary institution has been in English within the last 2 years.
Successful completion of English 122 or 121, or equivalency to NB high school curriculum, with a minimum mark of 70% (non-modified curriculum) can be submitted to satisfy NBCC's English proficiency requirement.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic test only
Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score less than 5.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Minimum score of 80 with no subject test less than 18 (iBT Test)
Duolingo English Test
Minimum score of 100 out of 160 with no subject test score less than 90
Cambridge English
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 169
PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Minimum score of 65 with no subject test less than 60
the applicant's first language is English, or,
a minimum of three (3) years of secondary education has been successfully completed in English within the last 2 years, or,
a minimum of one (1) year of successful completion in a recognized post-secondary institution has been in English within the last 2 years.
Successful completion of English 122 or 121, or equivalency to NB high school curriculum, with a minimum mark of 70% (non-modified curriculum) can be submitted to satisfy NBCC's English proficiency requirement.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic test only
Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score less than 5.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Minimum score of 80 with no subject test less than 18 (iBT Test)
Duolingo English Test
Minimum score of 100 out of 160 with no subject test score less than 90
Cambridge English
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 169
PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Minimum score of 65 with no subject test less than 60
Tuition
CAD
9,580