Lesson 1:

Plumbing Profession

Introduction: Description and importance of plumb system. Purpose of plumbing and pipe fittings. Purpose of plumbing and pipe fitting. Difference between the plumbing and plumber.

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Lesson 2:

Plumbing Work Safety

First aid procedure: • Washing of open wound, • Washing chemically infected area, • Applying bandage, •Tourniquet, •Applying CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), • Taking appropriate medicine. Personal Safety: • Apron, • Gas Mask, • Gloves, • Safety shoes, •Helmet, • Face mask, • Overalls, • Goggles and safety glasses, • Ear plugs, • Sun block, • Chemical/Gas masks. Tools Safety: • Use of appropriate PPEs • Proper hand, feet and eye coordination • Safe condition of electrical outlets, cords and lamps • Working environment • Safe operating condition of hand tools and power tools • Awareness to OHS requirements Hazards and Risks: • Chemical hazards. • Biological hazards. • Physical Hazards. • Machine hazards, • Materials hazards. • Tools and Equipment hazards.

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Lesson 3:

Workplace Information & Basic Work of Plumbing

Workplace information: Construction Plan, Design and Drawing of Plumbing, Working drawing, Verbal instructions, Job order. Basic Work of Plumbing: Chipping Exercise: Marking, Centre Punching, Chipping. Riveting Exercise: Marking, Centre Punching, Drilling, Riveting. Inside Caliper: Marking, Punching, Sawing, Filing, Drilling and Riveting. Screw Clamp Movable Jaws: Filling, Squaring, Sizing. Screw Clamp Slide Bar: Filling, Squaring, Sizing, Radius Fitting. Screw Clamp Fix Jaw: Filing, Squaring & Sizing, Drilling & Threading. Screw Clamp Spindle: Filing, Threading, Assembling. Scraping Exercise: Filing, Squaring, Parallel Scraping. Measuring: Vernier Height Gauge, V-Lock, Surface Plate. Marking Gauge: Filing, Squaring & Sizing

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Lesson 4:

Lesson 4:

Plumbing Hand Tools: Wrenches: 1. Pipe wrench 2. Basin wrench 3. Adjustable wrench 4. Faucet key. Pipe Work: 5. Hacksaw 6. Tubing cutters + plastic pipe cutters 7. Plumber’s torch 8. Thread sealing tape 9. Pliers 10. Deburring tool 11. Press fitting systems. Clearing Clogs and Blockages: 12. Plungers 13. Hand auger 14. Snake machine 15. Inspection camera. Safety First: 16. Goggles 17. Gloves 18. Heat shields/pads. Other Essential Plumbing Tools: 19. PEX pipe expander & fittings 20. Crimpers 21. Tube bender 22. Stubby screwdriver 23. Flow rate calculator 24. Pipe volume calculator. Power Tools: 25.Power drills, 26.Nail guns 27. Angle grinders, 28 Pneumatic wrenches, 29 Grinders, 30 Nibblers, 31 Jack hammer, 32 Threading machine, 33 Pedestal drills, 34 Grinders.

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Lesson 5:

Basic Drawing

Introduction of Technical Drawing: Kind of Lines, Drawing Instruments, Uses of Drawing Instruments. Introduction of Lettering: Type of Lettering, Double Stroke Lettering, Single Stroke Lettering, Inclined & Vertical Lettering. Introduction of Drawing Sheets: Types of Sheets, Size of Sheets, Nomenclature of Sheets. Various Symbols: Introduction to Symbols, Sanitary Symbols. Line Diagram: Introduction to Line Diagram, Line Diagram of Hot Water Line, Line Diagram of Cold-Water Line, Practice for Line Diagram. Dimensioning: Introduction to Dimensioning, Type of Dimensioning, Aligned & Unidirectional System.

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Lesson 6:

Installation and Maintenance of Plumbing Fixtures

Plumbing Fixtures, Plumbing Repairs, Pipe Leaks, Water Closets, Flushometers, Faucets, Sewer Maintenance and Repair, Clearing Stoppages in Fixtures, Water Heater Installation, Lavatory Installation and Replacement, Water Closet Installation and Replacement, Urinal Installation and Replacement, Shower Installation.

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Lesson 7:

Plastic Pipes and Fittings

Layout of Piping System, Types of Pipes and Pipe Materials, Fabricate Pipes, Types of Pipe Joints, Pipe Lack Testing, Types of Valves, Types of Fittings, Piping Nipples, Flanges and Gaskets, Pipe Support and Hanger.

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Lesson 8:

Drain, Waste, Vent Systems

Introduction to what a Drain, Waste & Venting System, The six major elements in a DWV system, How to calculate the size for drainage and a vent system, Different type of plumbing material used for a DWV, Fittings needed for a Drain, waste & Venting System, Safety & Contamination Prevention, Personal Protection, Test the system.

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Lesson 9:

Water Supply Terminologies

Categories of Traps, Traps Detailing, Water Service Pipe, Water Distribution Pipe, Building Shutoff, IPC Guidelines.

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Lesson 10:

Water Distribution Systems

Introduction to Water Distribution System, Elements of Water Distribution System, Critical Appurtenances in Water Distribution System, Maintenance of pipes, pumps and fitting of water distribution system, Valves Maintenance, Fire Hydrants.

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Exam

Semester Final Exam

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