Eligibility Criteria
Program applicants are assessed by the GNWT. Service is accessed through a local career service centre. Anyone wishing to become a Plumber apprentice must:
Be at least 16 years of age
Be physically capable of performing the work involved in the Plumber/Gasfitter trade
Have a genuine desire to become a good tradesperson
Find a suitable employer who holds a Journey certificate in the Plumber trade or employs the holder of a Journey certificate in the trade and who is willing to hire and train the applicant
Obtain an overall average of 70% and a minimum of 50% in each of the subsections (mathematics, English and science) on the Trades Entrance Examination, Cluster #4