Plumber

Plumbers install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems such as water, hydronic, drain, waste and vent (DWV), low pressure steam, residential fire, chemical, and irrigation. They also install specialized systems such as medical gas, process piping, compressed air, water conditioners, fuel piping, sewage and water treatment, and storage and flow equipment.

National Occupational Classification (NOC): 72300

Designation Year: 1958

Designated Red Seal in: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT

Trade title: Plumber, in AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, SK, YT

Other titles used in provinces/territories: Pipe Fitter (Plumber) (QC)

Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)

View the most recent standard. This is the complete description of the activities of the trade. It is used as the basis for the Red Seal exams for this trade.

Skills for Success (Essential Skills)

Please refer to the Skills for Success (Essential Skills) section in the trade’s Occupational Standard that describes the essential skills needed to succeed in this trade.

Job Market Reports

Find job market information such as wages, outlooks, education and skills needed at Explore Careers on the Job Bank website.

Sample Questions

Try the sample Plumber examination questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.

Exam Information

Rate your experience and knowledge in the trade using the Self-Assessment Tool. Learn about how many questions there are on different topics on the Red Seal exam, the types of questions that are used, and examples of each type.

Mathematical Formulas

For some questions, you may need to use mathematical formulas. You will be provided with the following list of formulas when you write the exam.

Ellis Chart

Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Plumber.