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Cert in Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada is a certificate in Applied Professions & Services programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Applied Professions & Services

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Brandon Derrett is an experienced plumber and skilled trades instructor with a decade of hands-on expertise in residential plumbing. He holds a Red Seal 306A Plumber certification, along with industry-recognized credentials such as OWWA Cross Connection Control and a Class 4 Well Technician License. As an instructor in Durham College’s Mechanical Techniques program, Brandon is known for his clear, practical teaching style and dedication to student success. He brings real-world experience into the classroom, helping students gain confidence in essential plumbing techniques, safety practices, and job-site readiness.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status, plus English at Grade 12 (C or U); mathematics at Grade 11 (C, M or U) is recommended rather than required. Durham lists this among the programs it expects to be highly competitive, so applicants who are complete by the equal-consideration date get ranked on an average of four senior-level prerequisite subjects (Grade 11 or 12 at the C, M or U level), and the marks needed in practice sit above these published minimums.

Application Details

Start Date: Two intakes a year - September and January. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026 and 11 January 2027.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry and 1 October 2026 for January 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start and 1 October for a January start. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page. This program is on Durham's list of programs anticipated to be highly competitive: qualified applicants complete by the equal-consideration date are ranked on the average of four senior-level (Grade 11 or 12, C, M or U) prerequisite subjects.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Programs: 150

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing award?

Durham College awards a Certificate in the field of Applied Professions & Services on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Cert in Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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