This trade aims to enable trainees to obtain the competencies required for performing basic plumbing tasks such as applying safety rules and regulations; using and maintaining hand tools; handling and storing plumbing materials; measurements and calculations, etc.
Each programme consists of Unit Standard Titles and modules, recognised by NTA
UNIT STANDARD TITLES
• Communicate effectively with others as part of plumbing operations
• Use and maintain power tools and machines as part of plumbing operations
• Apply basic welding techniques as part of plumbing operations
• Perform calculations related to plumbing operations
• Carry out basic levelling as part of plumbing operations
• Perform basic bricklaying and plastering and rendering tasks as part of plumbing operations
• Perform basic concreting as part of plumbing operations
• Carry out basic setting out as part of plumbing operations
• Read and interpret basic building drawings as part of plumbing operations
• Install and repair water main pipes system
• Perform basic sheet metal work and Soft soldering
• Set out and install water services
GENERIC UNIT STANDARDS
• Numeracy
• Building drawing
• Building Science
• Job Attachment
Full Time
NTA Level 2
12 months
Job Attachment
6 months
NTA Level 3
12 months