Why Choose North Island College?

• Quality education. Our student success rate confirms the quality of instruction at North Island College as our graduates have some of the highest completion rates in the province. 
• Excellent facilities. Exceptional value. We have up to date shops and equipment and highly experienced instructors. Our tuitions are some of the lowest in the Province and accommodations in this beautiful part of Vancouver Island are very reasonable. 
• Industry approved training. NIC works closely with a program advisory committee, comprised of industry professionals and local employers, to ensure you receive the best, most current training possible. 

Plumbing Technical Training

All NIC training programs follow the criteria set by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to ensure your trade qualifications meet current industry standards.

PBA 100, Level 1, 6 weeks - Campbell River
PBA 200, Level 2, 6 weeks - Campbell River
PBA 300, Level 3, 6 weeks - Campbell River
PBA 400, Level 4, 8 weeks - Campbell River

North Island College works closely with industry to ensure your apprenticeship training is of the highest quality. For upcoming apprenticeship training schedules view the Schedules tab. For more information on Apprenticeships visit the ITA website at www.itabc.ca. 

Supply List

Students are required to provide the following list of basic supplies and tools:

• Steel Toed Boots or Shoes
• Safety glasses – CSA approved
• Gloves
• Coveralls
• Hard hat
• Tape measure (25 inch Imperial and 8 meter Metric)
• Metric Conversion Calculator Recommend: EL520-WBBK or EL-520X
• Pencils, highlighter, binder & notepaper
• Drafting Equipment: Available at the NIC bookstore in a set
  - Set square – 30/60/90 degree, Staedtler 964 16-60
  - Set square – 45/45/90 degree, Staedtler 964 14-45
  - Scale ruler, Imperial, Architects, Staedtler 987 18-31
  - Scale ruler, Metric, Staedtler 987 18-SI
  - Drawing compass, 559-02
  - Good quality white eraser
  - Mechanical pencils in: .3mm lead in 6H lead; .5mm in 2H & 4H lead; .9mm in 2H lead
• Text books and learning guides for the level – details provided at NIC Bookstore

Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must be ITA registered apprentices. 
2. Complete and submit the NIC Application for Admission form, writing "Plumbing and Piping" and level of training as the program name. 
3. Complete and submit the NIC Apprenticeship Training Registration form.

To Be Successful

• Students will find greater ease and success in their training if their abilities in mathematics, reading, and writing are at a sufficient level. NIC Assessment Services is available to provide Math and English assessments year round. For students who do need to refresh their skills or upgrade in a few areas, those classes are available tuition-free at NIC.
• Students are encouraged to develop a workplace plan with their employer to make sure they are practicing all related trade skills listed in the Handbook program outline.
• School training periods can be very intense, especially because of the quantity of reading you will be required to do. Whenever possible, students are encouraged to complete reading in advance.
• The math pre-test link is a review exercise and can be used as an indicator of your current math skills. Should you find you need further support please contact our student services department about upgrading classes.