Plumbing
What do Plumbers Do?
A plumber is someone who installs and maintains pipes in our hoes and businesses. These pipes need to be installed and maintained for portable water, drainage, irrigation and sewage, as well as other uses. Plumbers can be involved in hands-on work or may work in a design capacity, drafting blueprints and helping make the installation process more efficient. This is a profession with an extensive number of possible career paths.
Working as a plumber involves much more than simply fixing leaky pipes as every day will involve a new job, a new client and a new environment. Tasks you’ll be expected to carry out include: Installing or maintaining heating systems, repairing sanitation systems, fitting domestic appliances, installing air-conditioning units, fitting bathrooms and emergency repairs.
Others Courses to take note of: • Solar Plumbing • Carpentry
Minimum Requirements?
Grade 9
Career Opportunities:
You could be working on brand new houses, or on older properties in need of re-installation. You might even get the chance to work on major projects at larger sites, such as schools, hospitals and factories. If you become a plumber, you’ll need to become highly skilled at installing everything related to the world of plumbing. You can specialize in niche markets such as Solar Plumbing or Heat Pumps.
- BASIC PLUMBING
- COMPREHENSIVE PLUMBING
- PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP
- PLUMBING TRADE TEST
- SOLAR PLUMBING INSPECTOR
- SOLAR PLUMBING INSTALLER
This course focuses on the fundamentals needed to work in the plumbing industry and is perfect for the plumber assistant wanting to become a plumber or learn to do plumbing maintenance
Course Content:
Module 1: Introductions and base line assessments
Module 2: GMS and copper pipe work
Module 3: Geysers
Module 4: Sanitary fixations
Module 5: Soil and vent pipes
Module 6: Taps, valves and relevant
Type of Course:
This is a practical course and the modules will be done in a fully equipped workshop.
Cost of this Course:
R11 500.00
Price Includes:
• Lunch
• Learning material
• Facilitation
• SETA Learner uploading
• SETA Learner registration
• Internal assessment
• Internal moderation
• Internal Certification
• Transport to and from Kempton Park Transnet station as well as Rhodesfield Gautrain Station
Course Duration:
This is a full time course: 15 working day (3 Weeks)
Monday – Friday
Time: 09:00 – 16:00 Everyday
Admission Requirements:
None
Recognition of prior learning
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. A RPL (Recognition of prior learning) process is available for recognition and assessment of your skills. Relevant credits will be passed.
Qualifications:
On completion of this course the student will earn the following:
• Registration on SETA National Learner Data Base
• SETA statement of results for the following unitstandards:
- 244502 – Install and maintain soil, waste and vent pipe systems
- 244498 – Install maintain and repair sanitary ware appliances
- 244496 – Install, maintain and test hot water supply systems
- 13224 – Monitor the application safety, health and environmental protection procedures
This course focuses on all unit standards from the plumbing NQF4 qualifications, which includes solar water plumbing in details.
Course Content:
Module 1: Monitor the application of safety, health and environmental protection procedures
Module 2: Install and maintain soil, waste and vent pipe systems
Module 3: Install, maintain and test hot water supply systems
Module 4: Install, maintain and test cold water supply systems
Module 5: Install, maintain and repair sanitary ware appliances
Module 6: Install, maintain and test below ground drainage systems
Module 7: Perform building works
Type of Course:
This is a practical course and the modules will be done in a fully equipped workshop.
Cost of this Course:
R29 900.00
Price Includes:
• Lunch
• Learning material
• Facilitation
• SETA Learner uploading
• SETA Learner registration
• Internal assessment
• Internal moderation
• Internal Certification
• Transport to and from Kempton Park Transnet station as well as Rhodesfield Gautrain Station
Course Duration:
This is a full time course: 45 working days (9 Weeks)
Monday – Friday
Time: 09:00 – 16:00 Everyday
Admission Requirements:
None
Recognition of prior learning
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. A RPL (Recognition of prior learning) process is available for recognition and assessment of your skills. Relevant credits will be passed.
Qualifications:
On completion of this course the student will earn the following:
• Registration on SETA National Learner Data Base
• SETA statement of results for the following unitstandards:
- 13224 – Monitor the application of safety, health and environmental protection procedures
- 244502 – Install and maintain soil, waste and vent pipe systems
- 244492 – Install, maintain and repair sanitary ware appliances
- 244498 – Install, maintain and test below ground drainage systems
- 244507 – Install, maintain and test cold water supply systems
- 244496 – Install, maintain and test hot water supply systems
- 244497 – Perform building works
- 262784 – Mount solar water heating system (Level 2)
During the apprenticeship, all apprentices will be supported by a mentor.
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Type of Course:
This is a practical course and the modules will be done in a fully equipped workshop.
Cost of this Course:
R39 000.00 per year
Price Includes:
• Lunch
• Learning material
• Facilitation
• SETA Learner uploading
• SETA Learner registration
• Internal assessment
• Internal moderation
• Internal Certification
• Transport to and from Kempton Park Transnet station as well as Rhodesfield Gautrain Station
Course Duration:
The course is over a period of 3 years, where 14 weeks a year is at the college and the rest is done within job placement.
Monday – Friday
Time: 09:00 – 16:00 Everyday
This course is for the plumber with 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:
Orientation
Install a below-ground drainage system
Mark out and cut sheet metal
Install a WC (pedestal)
Fit GMS gutters and rain water pipes
Fabricate and fit GMS vent pipe flashing
Fabricate and fit GMS chimney flashing
Cut, bend and assemble copper pipe-work
Install a push-through geyser
Install a wash basin
Install a shower
Type of Course:
This is a practical course and the modules will be done in a fully equipped workshop.
Cost of this Course:
R11 500.00
Price Includes:
• Lunch
• Learning material
• Facilitation
• SETA Learner uploading
• SETA Learner registration
• Internal assessment
• Internal moderation
• Internal Certification
• Transport to and from Kempton Park Transnet station as well as Rhodesfield Gautrain Station
Course Duration:
This is a full time course: 15 working days (3 Weeks)
Monday – Friday
Time: 09:00 – 16:00 Everyday
Admission Requirements:
Full Plumbing qualification NQF 3 or 4 with required practical experience
OR
N1 and N2 with 3 years practical experience
OR
6 years of experience in the field with no formal qualification
Recognition of prior learning
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. A RPL (Recognition of prior learning) process is available for recognition and assessment of your skills. Relevant credits will be passed.
Qualifications:
On completion of this course the student will earn the following:
• Certificate of Completion
This course focuses on solar geysers and heat pumps and the inspection of a successful installation. This is a 1 day theory and 4 day practical installations course. An additional 7 installations on site is necessary to complete this qualification. The 7 installations must be signed off by a qualified solar plumber with a “red seal”.
Course Content:
Module 1: Understand solar energy as a source of heat
Module 2: Prepare and plan for the installation of solar water heating systems
Module 3: Install solar water heating components, pipes and fittings
Module 4: Maintain solar water heating components, pipes and fittings
Type of Course:
This is a practical course and the modules will be done in a fully equipped workshop.
Cost of this Course:
R5 900.00
Price Includes:
• Lunch
• Learning material
• Facilitation
• SETA Learner uploading
• SETA Learner registration
• Internal assessment
• Internal moderation
• Internal Certification
• Transport to and from Kempton Park Transnet station as well as Rhodesfield Gautrain Station
Course Duration:
This is a full time course: 5 working days (1 Week)
Monday – Friday
Time: 09:00 – 16:00 Everyday
Admission Requirements:
Full plumbing qualification or relevant experience.
Recognition of prior learning
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. A RPL (Recognition of prior learning) process is available for recognition and assessment of your skills. Relevant credits will be passed.
Qualifications:
On completion of this course the student will earn the following:
• Registration on SETA National Learner Data Base
• SETA statement of results for the following unitstandards:
- 244499 – Install and maintain solar water heating systems (Level 4)
- Recognition from PIRB
This course focuses on the fundamentals needed to install and maintain solar plumbing and is perfect for an assistant plumber or someone with plumbing exposure who would like to expand their knowledge.
Course Content:
Module 1: Explain the theory regarding solar heating water systems
Module 2: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of roof trusses in order to complete installation of solar water heating system
Module 3: Plan and prepare for installation of solar water heating system
Module 4: Install solar water heating system according to plumbers instruction
Type of Course:
This is a practical course and the modules will be done in a fully equipped workshop.
Cost of this Course:
R7000.00
Price Includes:
• Lunch
• Learning material
• Facilitation
• SETA Learner uploading
• SETA Learner registration
• Internal assessment
• Internal moderation
• Internal Certification
• Transport to and from Kempton Park Transnet station as well as Rhodesfield Gautrain Station
Course Duration:
This is a full time course: 5 working day (1 Week)
Monday – Friday
Time: 09:00 – 16:00 Everyday
Admission Requirements:
Basic Plumbing Course
Recognition of prior learning
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. A RPL (Recognition of prior learning) process is available for recognition and assessment of your skills. Relevant credits will be passed.
Qualifications:
On completion of this course the student will earn the following:
• Registration on SETA National Learner Data Base
• SETA statement of results for the following unitstandards:
- 262784 – Mount solar water heating system (Level 2)