Purpose

The high demand for qualified artisans and tradespeople makes plumbing an excellent career choice – offering you the potential to carve your own path and become self employed. Plumbing offers real job security as plumbers are not at risk of being replaced by machines to get the job done. Part of what makes plumbing a stimulating vocation, is the opportunity to work in varied surroundings and locations.

Plumbing involves installation, maintenance and repair of water supply lines, waste disposal systems, drainage pipes and all the appliances and fixtures. The role also entails assembly work – for which learners will be prepared, together with instruction to perform basic building work as required. This qualification covers all aspects of the plumbing industry and will qualify learners to operate as a plumber in the residential and industrial sectors.

Lessons include theory and practical components to optimise skills development and equip the learner with the necessary tools to perform plumbing activities that align with the current standards and regulations.

Knowledge Modules:

• Health, safety, quality and legislation
• Environment, energy efficiency and ethics
• Tools, equipment, components and site practice
• Theory of water and drainage excavation
• Above and below ground drainage systems
• Sanitary ware
• Hot and cold water systems
• Installation and maintenance theory for plumbing systems
• Drawings and applied sciences

Practical Skills Module:

Install, maintain and test of:

• Above-ground soil waste and vent systems and sanitary ware appliances
• Below-ground drainage systems
• Cold water and hot water systems
• Rain water systems

Work Experience Modules:

Processes and procedures forinstallation and testing of:

• Above-ground soil waste and vent systems and sanitary ware appliances
• Below-ground drainage systems and performing basic building work
• Cold and hot water systems
• Rain water system