Trades Foundation Certificate - Plumber

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Trades Foundation Certificate - Plumber program at Thompson Rivers University, students must meet the following academic requirements:

• High School Graduation: Applicants must have completed high school or possess equivalent qualifications, or have mature student status.
• English Requirement: A minimum of 60% in English 11 or equivalent is required.
• Mathematics Requirement: A minimum of 60% in Math 10 or any equivalent Math 10 course is necessary.

For international students, it is essential to ensure that all academic credentials are evaluated appropriately. Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. If you are a Vietnamese or Asian student, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors for specific guidance tailored to your situation.

Additionally, students should be aware that they will need to purchase required textbooks and provincial competency manuals as part of their training. It is also important to note that students are required to pay tuition fees while attending the program.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the application process or requirements, please do not hesitate to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

For the Trades Foundation Certificate - Plumber program, the following English language proficiency tests are accepted:

• TOEFL:
  • Direct entry into academic programs: Current: 88, with no section below 20
  • EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 2 academic courses): Current: 80
  • EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course): Current: 71
  • EAP Level 3: Current: 61
• IELTS:
  • Direct entry into academic programs: 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0
  • EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 2 academic courses): 6.0+ with no bands below 5.5
  • EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course): 5.5+ with no bands below 5.0
  • EAP Level 3: 5.0+
• Duolingo:
  • Direct entry into academic programs: 125+ with no sub-score less than 115
  • EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 2 academic courses): 115+ with no sub-score less than 100
  • EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course): 100+ with no sub-score less than 90
  • EAP Level 3: 90+
• CAEL:
  • Direct entry into academic programs: Overall 70+ No subtest below 60
  • EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 2 academic courses): Overall 60+ No subtest below 50
  • EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course): Overall 50+ No subtest below 40
  • EAP Level 3: Overall 40+
• PTE:
  • Direct entry into academic programs: 58+ with no band below 55
  • EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 2 academic courses): Not Applicable
  • EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course): Not Applicable
  • EAP Level 3: Not Applicable

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.