Vskills has developed a new strategic framework for Skill Development for early school leavers and existing workers, especially in the unorganized sector to improve their employability called Trade Employable Skills (TES).
Trade Employable Skills does effective assessment and certification of candidates in different trade disciplines like Electrical, Electronics, Agriculture, Chemical, Automobile, IT, etc to make them job ready.
Please note, learning resources are NOT provided and only certification and assessment are applicable.
Why Should one take this certification?
To demonstrate clear understanding and practical aspects and to get a visible recognition for this knowledge.
Table of Content
https://www.vskills.in/certification/vskills-certified-plumber-table-of-content
Practice Test
https://www.vskills.in/test/
Companies that hire Plumber
All small and medium companies need certified employees who have the requisite skills. There are more jobs opening up in the economy on a regular basis with the fast growth of the country.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Introduction to Plumbing
- Introduction to the plumbing trade
- Role and responsibilities of a plumber
- Types of plumbing systems
- Residential, commercial and industrial plumbing
- Basic plumbing terminology
- Plumbing services in buildings
- Overview of water supply, sanitation and drainage
- Career and self-employment opportunities
2. Plumbing Tools, Equipment and Safety
- Common hand tools used by plumbers
- Measuring and marking tools
- Pipe cutting and threading tools
- Pipe bending and jointing tools
- Testing and inspection equipment
- Proper use and maintenance of tools
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Workplace safety practices
- Electrical, lifting and working-at-height safety
- Safe handling and storage of materials
3. Plumbing Materials, Pipes and Fittings
- Plumbing materials and their applications
- GI, PVC, CPVC, PPR, HDPE and other pipes
- Cast iron and other metal pipes
- Pipe sizes and pressure ratings
- Elbows, tees, reducers, unions and couplings
- Sockets, nipples, flanges and adapters
- Valves and their applications
- Pipe supports and clamps
- Selection of pipes and fittings
4. Pipe Cutting, Bending, Jointing and Installation
- Measuring and marking pipes
- Pipe cutting techniques
- Threading of GI and metal pipes
- Pipe bending techniques
- Threaded joints
- Solvent cement joints
- Compression and mechanical joints
- Flanged and other joints
- Soldering and brazing basics
- Pipe alignment and installation
- Pipe supports and anchoring
- Leak testing of joints
5. Water Supply and Distribution Systems
- Sources of water
- Principles of water supply
- Direct and indirect water supply
- Cold-water distribution systems
- Water pressure and flow
- Water storage tanks
- Water meters
- Distribution layouts
- Service connections
- Valves and control devices
- Water quality and contamination
- Basic water testing
- Water-saving practices
6. Sanitary Fixtures and Plumbing Installation
- Introduction to sanitary fixtures
- Washbasins and sinks
- Water closets and urinals
- Taps, faucets and mixer fittings
- Showers and health faucets
- Flush tanks and flushing mechanisms
- Traps and waste fittings
- Geysers and water heaters
- Installation procedures
- Sealing and leak prevention
- Maintenance of sanitary fixtures
7. Drainage, Wastewater and Sewage Systems
- Principles of drainage systems
- Soil and waste pipes
- Drainage pipe materials
- Drainage layouts and gradients
- Traps and vents
- Gully traps
- Inspection chambers and manholes
- House drainage systems
- Sewer connections
- Septic tanks and soak pits
- Stormwater drainage
- Common drainage problems
- Drain cleaning and maintenance
8. Pumps, Valves and Water Storage Systems
- Types of plumbing pumps
- Centrifugal and submersible pumps
- Pump components and operation
- Suction and delivery systems
- Pump installation
- Priming and basic maintenance
- Types of valves
- Taps and control valves
- Water storage tanks
- Tank installation and connections
- Common pump and valve problems
- Troubleshooting
9. Plumbing Drawings, Testing and Troubleshooting
- Reading basic plumbing drawings
- Plumbing symbols and abbreviations
- Understanding building plumbing layouts
- Pipe routing and installation planning
- Water pressure testing
- Water leakage testing
- Drainage testing
- Smoke, ball and other basic tests
- Leak detection
- Blockage identification
- Repair and replacement techniques
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting common plumbing faults
10. Plumbing Standards, Maintenance and Professional Practices
- Introduction to plumbing codes and standards
- Basic building and plumbing requirements
- Water hygiene and sanitation
- Environmental considerations
- Rainwater harvesting connections
- Water conservation
- Preventive maintenance schedules
- Basic material estimation
- Basic costing of plumbing work
- Job cards and work documentation
- Customer communication and professional conduct
- Quality control and workmanship
