PROGRAM & SHORT COURSE

INTRODUCTION:

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PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

This course will enable plumbers and related role-players to improve professionalism and enhance the quality and effectiveness of services by being able to perform specialized fault finding and repairs to plumbing systems.

A person with this qualification:

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• Plan and prepare to perform specialized fault finding and repairs to plumbing systems.

• Understand and describe diagnostic, correction and upgrading principles.

• Apply specialized maintenance and repair techniques to hot and cold water plumbing systems.

• Apply specialized maintenance and repair techniques to above ground soil and waste water piping systems.

• Apply specialized maintenance and repair techniques to below ground drainage systems.

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TARGET GROUP:

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Grade 9

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WHAT ARE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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1. Identify and solve problems with practical mathematical applications.

2. Communicate in verbal or written form with peers, members of supervisory/management levels and other relevant role-players.

3. Apply understanding of the functioning of plumbing systems to install, test and maintain them in a built environment.

4. Apply fault - finding techniques to diagnose and repair installed plumbing systems.

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Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

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This qualification promotes, in particular, the following critical cross-field outcomes: Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:

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 > Identifying and developing component shapes for a plumbing activity.

 > Obtaining information where instructions or information on drawings is insufficient.

> Identifying and pro-actively reporting on non-availability of resources and materials. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization, and community during: Activities involving clients, co-workers and other trades on site.

 > Communicating and receiving advice from supervisor. Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:

> Setting out the work area and preparing to fabricate and install components.

> Performing activities in accordance with industry standards.

> Selecting plumbing tools and equipment in accordance with the requirements of the task.

 > Ensuring tools, equipment and plumbing materials are securely stored.

 > Maintaining minimum quantities of plumbing materials in accordance with task requirements.

> Safety equipment and clothing is selected and prepared in accordance with legislative requirements. Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain by:

> Carrying out written site instructions issued by the client, correctly and efficiently.

 > Correctly interpreting information contained in drawings.

> Setting out work areas from provided control positions and levels in accordance with instructions and drawings. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:

> Issuing clear verbal instructions to team members.

> Actively listening to feedback received from team members.

> Evaluating and reporting problem situations to the client. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:

> Applying the appropriate tools and materials for different plumbing activities. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:

> Applying the inter-relatedness of the fabrication and installation of components to plumbing systems.

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Full Qualification Program Plumbing Course is a 3 year* practical and theoretical course.

You will perform a series of Plumbing works under the supervision of our highly trained and competent Assessors.

This course enables you to perform all tasks a plumber needs to perform nationally and internationally

This course is a full Qualification program – when finished successfully you will be  a qualified plumber.

During the 36 month program, candidates will attend in workshop training (@ Olifantsfontein Trade Test) for 18 months of the 36 month program. The remaining 18 months is allocated for the candidates practical work place experience, which the candidate is responsible for. All candidates need to arrange their own placements.

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We are a NAMB approved Trade testing Centre for Plumbing and will perform the trade test for our candidates enrolled for this course for Plumbing and electrical.

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Introductory Advance  Short Courses 20 DAYS

Plumbing

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It covers the following modules:

• Teaching of all plumbing tools

• Plumbing materials and the

• Symbols and abbreviations

• Maintaining your water heater

• Faucets (Maintenance, installations and Repairing)

• Sink Drains

• Water Pressure, Low / uneven

• Toilets (Maintenance, Installations and repairing)

• Tubs & Showers (Maintenance, Installations and Repairing)

• Advanced Clog Clearing

• Replacing of spouts

• Pop-Up Stoppers

• Preventing Frozen Pipes and Frost free faucets

• Water Heater, Electrical & Gas

• Cut, thread and assemble GMS pipe-work

• Cut, bend and Assemble copper pipe-work

• Repairs and alterations to existing GMS pipe-work

• Repairs and alterations to existing copper pipes

• Install a Shower

• Install a water closet

• Install a basin / Sink

• SABS Standards and Plumbing Definitions

• Repair to and maintenance of taps and valves

• Cold water systems

• Hot water systems

• Geysers inspected and maintained.

• Repair taps and valves

• Water leaks are detected.

• Hidden pipe work traced.

• Inspect, maintain and repair soil and waste water systems.

• Inspecting and maintaining drainpipes.

• Install a below-ground drainage system.

• Repairing drain pipes and fittings.

• Recognition of below-ground drainage system

• Set out and determine levels

• Blueprint Reading and Drafting

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