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Program

Trades Training Pre-apprenticeship Plumbing and Pipefitting

In our free pre-apprenticeship training programs, you will have the opportunity to upgrade your skills, get access to real on-site experience, and receive hands-on training with our industry partners.

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It can be hard to find a good job and start a career in the trades if you don’t have the training and skills you need. Our Trades Training programs have been helping Calgarians build new careers as apprentices and journeypersons in the trades for over 25 years.

In our free Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs, you will have the opportunity to upgrade your skills, get access to real on-site experience, and receive hands-on training with our industry partners.

This 25-week (6-month) full-time program includes in-class learning with hands-on practice and on-the-job training.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, birthplaces and gender identities. Canadian citizens or permanent residents or refugees* may apply.

*A Protected person who is legally entitled to work and study in Canada. A protected person must provide documentation showing their protected person status is valid at the program's start, confirmation of a valid SIN, a Notice of Decision, and a valid study and work permit.

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Curious about a career in the Trades?

Get ahead while you wait for this program's registration to open - attend a Skilled Trades Career Exploration session to learn more about starting a career in the Trades.

What you will learn

Become certified in First Aid, CPR, CSTS and WHMIS

Upgrade your English, math and science skills

Receive technical training with our industry partners.

Gain valuable on-the-job training with a work experience employer

Develop skills and attitudes to help you succeed in finding a good job and building your career

Is this program right for you?

Do you qualify?

  • Are underemployed (working less than 20 hours per week) or unemployed

  • Have a Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4-5

  • Are ready, willing and able to complete our pre-Apprenticeship training to start a career in the trades

  • Have created an Alberta.ca account - we can help you set yours up

  • You live in Calgary and area (or if you are Indigenous, Inuit or Metis living in surrounding Treaty 7 territory)

  • Momentum is committed to diversity & inclusion. If you identify as a visible minority or if you are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, you are welcome here!

Financial Partners

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Contact our Welcome Team

Our knowledgeable Welcome Team is happy to support you. Please contact us by clicking below or by calling 403-272-9323. Inquiries and messages will receive a response within 3 business days.

Trades Training Pre-apprenticeship Plumbing and Pipefitting

In our free pre-apprenticeship training programs, you will have the opportunity to upgrade your skills, get access to real on-site experience, and receive hands-on training with our industry partners.

Scheduled

Full time

Daytime

Lower income, Indigenous, Program graduates, Women

Free

In person

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