Plumbers

2019

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by OCOT for the Plumbers in 2019
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	2,800	42	1	93	6	2,942
Applicants who became members	2,175	31	0	24	3	2,233

2018

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by OCOT for the Plumbers in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	2,458	110	1	56	3	2,628
Applicants who became members	1,884	57	1	13	1	1,956

2017

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by OCOT for the Plumbers in 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	2,101	143	2	67	0	2,313
Applicants who became members	1,636	63	0	7	0	1,706

2016

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by OCOT for the Plumbers in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	2,388	35	0	127	0	2,550
Applicants who became members	1,926	12	0	48	0	1,986

2015

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by OCOT for the Plumbers in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	1,043	41	6	113	8	1,211
Applicants who became members	996	30	1	27	2	1,056

2014

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by OCOT for the Plumbers in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	3,099	43	4	57	0	3,203
Applicants who became members	1,578	43	4	57	0	1,682

2013

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2013

Applications to Practise Processed by OCOT for the Plumbers in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	18,893	0	2	28	167	19,090
Applicants who became members	18,893	0	2	28	167	19,090

Quick Facts

Number of Plumbers	21,816
Number of Internationally Trained Plumbers *	0

* Please note that the Ontario College of Trades does not currently collect the source of their members' education

The Top Five Source Countries For Internationally Trained Plumbers, 2019

Largest Number	China
Second Largest Number	Iran
Third Largest Number	Albania
Fourth Largest Number	India
Fifth Largest Number	Ireland
Number of Applicants	47

The Ontario College of Trades falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the OCOT for further information about your ability to practise as a journeyperson in a compulsory trade in Ontario.

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Compulsory Trades
Alignment and Brakes Technicians
Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairers
Auto Body Repairers
Automotive Electronic Accessory Technicians
Automotive Service Technicians
Electricians – Construction and Maintenance
Electricians – Domestic and Rural
Fuel and Electrical Systems Technicians
Hairstylists
Hoisting Engineers – Mobile Crane Operator 1
Hoisting Engineers – Mobile Crane Operator 2
Hoisting Engineers – Tower Crane Operator
Motorcycle Technicians
Plumbers
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanics
Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installers
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanics
Sheet Metal Workers
Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installers
Steamfitters
Transmission Technicians
Truck and Coach Technicians
Truck-Trailer Service Technicians