Plumbing Trade Test

Plumbing Trade Test Preparation

This course is for the person with plumbing experience that would like to write his trade test. This will ensure you are prepared before writing the test by practically testing all aspects of the trade and identifying the gaps.

Course Content:
  • Installing and testing

below-ground (waterborne) drainage systems

  • Installing and maintaining

above-ground soil–waste–vent (SWV) systems​

  • Fitting and maintaining

sanitary fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers) to water and waste lines​

  • Installing and testing

cold- and hot-water supply (reticulation) systems​

  • Using trade tools and equipment

(pipe cutters, benders, threaders, soldering/brazing) safely and effectively

  • Reading and interpreting

plumbing plans, specifications and standards​

  • Applying trade math

and engineering principles (pipe sizing, flow rates, pressures)​

  • Occupational health and safety rules

(OHS Act compliance, basic first aid and fire safety)​

  • Electrical safety fundamentals

related to plumbing systems (e.g. wiring for heaters)​

Intensive and specialised training in both theory and practical of the above modules will be conducted according to the specifications and requirements of the NAMB curriculum.

Course duration:

(This preparation could be shorter depending on the candidate’s experience)

15 working day (3 Weeks) Monday – Friday

Time: 09:00 – 16:00 Everyday

Admission requirements:
  • Occupational Certificate: Boilermaking
  • N 1-3 TVET College qualification
  • N4-6 TVET College qualification
  • NQF 3 or NQF 4 Relevant Seta Qualification
  • Grade 11 with math’s and science

With minimum of 3-4 years’ workplace experience

ARPL:

ARPL formally credits skills learned on the job. It gives experienced plumbers an alternative route to a trade certificate by recognising informal learning and work experience, rather than requiring a full traditional apprenticeship

Completion (Trade Test):

A two-day practical exam under exam conditions, completing tasks aligned to Red Seal competencies.

In South Africa, the Red Seal qualification is the national artisan trade certificate (a Section 26D certificate) issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) once you’ve passed an external trade test moderated by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). It formally recognises your competence in a specific trade (e.g., electrician) at the appropriate NQF level, is valid nationwide, and replaced the old Section 13/28 certificates under the Manpower Training Act.

For costing of the course with the trade test

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For additional information please contact training@aitf.co.za