INDEPENDENT REVIEW RECORD
Plumber claim-verification table
Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026. Numerical, regulatory and time-sensitive information is qualified and linked to its authority.
| Type | Claim | Authority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | Plumber is listed under Ontario trade code 306A. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Scope | A Plumber installs, repairs and maintains piping systems, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution, drainage and waste disposal. Specifically, a Plumber: | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Duties | lays out, assembles, installs, maintains and repairs piping, fixtures and other components for the supply or disposal of water for any domestic or industrial purpose; connects any appliance that uses water; installs the piping for any process, including the conveyance of gas, or any tubing for a pneumatic or air-handling system; reads and understands design drawings, manufacturers’ literature, and installation diagrams for piping and appliances. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Training | 9000 total hours: 8280 workplace and 720 in school. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Certification | Plumber has a certifying examination. Completing the apprenticeship leads to a Certificate of Apprenticeship; passing the examination supports an Ontario Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal endorsement. The trade is compulsory in Ontario. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Wages | Ontario hourly rates of $20.00, $35.00 and $50.38 convert to $40,000, $70,000 and $100,760 at 2,000 paid hours. | Open source ↗ | Verified calculation |
Wage calculations are broad employee estimates, not guarantees or business-income forecasts. Training delivery, fees, job opportunities and employer requirements can change.
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Plumber ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway
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