Plumbing Apprentice Level 1

Faculty/Staff: Paul Simpson and Audrey Curran
Platform: Pressbooks
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Description: BC Plumbing Apprenticeship – Level 1 aims to make the TRU Plumbing program entirely Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC), as BC campus has already negotiated and worked with Skilled Trades BC to convert Levels III and IV into digital Open Educational Resources (OERs). Through collaboration with a consortium of Plumbing instructors from various institutions, the project will enhance access to educational resources for thousands of students.

To be completed: January 2026

Impact Summary

  • [To be] Used in course(s): Plumber (Harmonized) – Level 1
  • When: March 24, 2025 to May 9, 2025; September 8, 2025 to October 24, 2025
  • Estimated number of students using textbook(s): 36 (x 4 binder books)
  • Average price of textbook replaced:
    • Piping Trades Apprenticeship Program – Perform Safety Related Functions – Level 1 Harmonized (2019) (Binder) – $70
    • Piping Trades Apprenticeship Program – Use Tools and Equipment – Level 1 Harmonized (2019) (Binder) – $127
    • Piping Trades Apprenticeship Program – Perform Routine Trade Activities and Apply Electrical Concepts – Level 1 – $111
    • Piping Trades Apprenticeship Program – Prepare Piping and Components – Level 1 Harmonized (2019) (Binder) – $112
  • Estimated savings: $420 x 36 students = $15,120

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