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