Plumbing and Pipefitting

Introduction

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.

Programme Structure and Content

Each programme consists of Unit Standard Titles and modules, recognised by NTA

Level 2

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

Level 3

UNIT STANDARD TITLES • Install gas supply system as part of plumbing
operations
• Select and fit insulation and sheathing as part of plumbing
installations
• Install storm water and sub-soil drainage systems as part of
plumbing operations
• Install below-ground sanitary drainage systems as part of
plumbing operations
• Fabricate and install flashings as part of plumbing operations • Install pre-fabricated inspection openings and enclosures as
part of plumbing operations
• Install gutters and down-pipes • Install and fit sanitary fixtures as part of plumbing operations • Erect and dismantle scaffolding as part of plumbing operations • Develop innovative ideas for the plumbing workplace

GENERIC UNIT STANDARDS
• Numeracy
• Building Science
• Building Drawing