Learn essential information about plumbing safety, government regulation and industry code and standards. It covers relevant tools, materials, equipment, as well as procedural installation, maintenance inspections and repair techniques to keep plumbing and piping systems functioning at all times. It also provides information on how to recognize and repair common problems found in commercial buildings without relying on outside contractors. The course involves practical demonstrations in the servicing and maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems using a variety of hand and power tools.

Course Units

• Plumbing Safety Concept, Principles and Procedures
• Plumbing Tools, Equipment and Materials
• Plumbing Symbols, Plan and Drawings
• Industry Standards, Terms and Plumbing Codes
• Applied Plumbing Mathematics/Calculations
• Installing and Maintaining an Open Vented Hot Water System
• Installing and Maintaining Cold Water Pipework Systems
• Installing and Maintaining Sanitary Systems
• Planning and Preparing for the Installation of a Central Heating System
• Fault Diagnosis, Repair and Maintenance Practices
• Plumbing Project

Assessment is delivered in the form of a multiple-choice test and practical assignments.

Support technicians and supervisors in facilities/engineering maintenance departments; anyone with an interest in learning plumbing maintenance

Entry requirements

• Level 11 vocational qualification in a related field (Minimum)
• Related workbased-experience
• Wilingness to learn

Delivery: Instructor-led; blended Learning; practical activities

Assessment: Written test and practical Work-based assignment