Plumbing Apprenticeship & Trade Resources in BC
A successful career in plumbing requires a strong foundation of skills, knowledge, and workplace safety awareness. Below are key resources to support plumbing apprentices in BC, including educational pathways, trade certifications, workplace safety guidelines, and mental health and wellness support.
Plumbing Apprenticeship & Certification Resources
- SkilledTradesBC – Plumbing Apprenticeship — Overview of plumbing training, certification requirements, and apprenticeship pathways in British Columbia.
- Red Seal Program – Plumber — National certification program with exam prep guides and trade mobility information.
- BC Building Codes & Standards — Official building and plumbing codes for British Columbia.
Workplace Safety & Regulations
- WorkSafeBC — Essential safety resources for plumbers, including:
- CCOHS: OHS Answers Fact Sheets – Plumber — Safety guidelines and best practices for plumbers in various work environments.
Financial Supports
- Financial Support (SkilledTradesBC) — Information about grants, tax credits, Canada apprentice loans, employment insurance, and the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) program.
- StudentAidBC — Complete post-secondary education through student loans, grants, and scholarships. There is also programs that help with loan repayment.
- WorkBC (Government of BC) — Services for apprentices and employers.
Mental Health & Wellness Support
- HealthLink BC – Mental Health and Substance Use — HealthLink BC resources for mental health and wellness support.
- Here2Talk — Free and confidential counseling services available to all post-secondary students registered at a BC school.
- Help Starts Here — A database with over 2,500 listings of services related to mental health and substance use supports.
- Hope for Wellness Helpline — 24/7 online chat and phone line with experienced and culturally competent counselors available to all Indigenous people in Canada.
- First Nations Health Authority Mental Health Supports Info Sheet [PDF] by First Nations health Authority — List of culturally safe services for Indigenous people.
- HeretoHelp – BC — Mental health resources, including videos, articles, and support services in BC.
- BC Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan — Mental health and substance use services for CLRA and BCBT members and their families.
- Virtual Mental Health Supports (Government of BC) — Virtual services are available for British Columbians who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges.
Crisis Support
- Interior Crisis Line Network — Call 1-888-353-2273 for 24/7 emotional support, crisis intervention, and community resource information.
- Talk Suicide Chat Service — An alternative if calling is difficult; available for crisis intervention.
- 310Mental Health Support — Call 250-310-6789 for emotional support, information, and resources specific to mental health.
- 1-800-SUICIDE — Call 1-800-784-2433 if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide.
- Opioid Treatment Access Line — Call 1-833-804-8111 between 9 am and 4 pm to connect with a doctor, nurse, or healthcare worker who can prescribe opioid treatment medication that same day.
- KUU-US Crisis Response Service — Call 1-800-588-8717 for culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous peoples in BC.
- Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service — Call 1-800-663-1441 to find resources and support.
Emergency Services — For life-threatening situations, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department.
