TRAINING MATRIX FOR PLUMBING

Course Code Course Title PLUMBING

Credit Units Time Duration 160 hours
Program Prerequisite NONE
Placement
A. Course This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, positive attitude and work values of plumbing in accordance with international standards. It covers the
Description competencies required in preparing pipes for installation, performing minor construction works, making piping joints and connections, perform single unit and
multi-storey plumbing installation and assemblies, and performing plumbing repair and maintenance works.

B. Course Acquaint the student with the different plumbing symbols.

Objectives Know the different fixtures, accessories, equipment, supplies and materials for plumbing.
Develop the skills in using plumbing tools and equipment, measuring, cutting, threading, bending, soldering, and joining the pipes, and installing different types
of pipes and tubing.
Know local and national plumbing code and laws.
Appreciate the work well done.
Skills/Abilities Competent in the application of plumbing laws and performs well in roughing-in of a single and multi-storey toilet and bath according to standards.
Values/ Value the importance of plumbing for daily life and have the right attitude in the plumbing application.
Attitudes
C. Course Outline and Timeframe
Week Topic
1 LESSON 1- History of plumbing
8 hours L.O 1 –Origin of plumbing

L O 2 – Development of plumbing
L O 3 – Plumbing at present day
L.O 4 - Safety
4.1 5S
4.2 Hazard and risk reduction management
4.3 Hand Signal for Construction industry
2 LESSON 2 – Introduction to Plumbing
8 hours L O 1 - DEFINITION OF PLUMBING AND OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL TERM
1.1 Plumbing- the art and science of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatus. To convey and supply water in buildings, and to dispose
or discharge waste water, liquids, gases and other substances out of the building, in safe, orderly, healthy and sanitary ways to ensure
 the health and sanitation of life and properties.
1.2 Dead end
1.3 Developed length
1.4 Diameter
1.5 Drainage system
1.6 Dry vent
1.7 Effective opening
1.8 Fixture
1.9 Ferrule
1.10 Flush meter
1.11 Grade
1.12 Group vent
1.13 Horizontal pipe
1.14 Liquid waste
1.15 Looped vent
1.16 Main sewer
1.17 Plumbing fixtures
1.18 Plumbing system
1.19 Relief vent
1.20 Riser
1.21 Rough-in
1.22 Public sewer
1.23 Sanitary sewer
1.24 Sanitary sewage
1.25 Stand pipe
1.26 Soil pipe
1.27 Stack
1.28 Stack vent
1.29 Trap
1.30 Trap seal
1.31 Vent stack
1.32 Vent system
1.33 Waste pipe
1.34 Water supply system
1.35 Wet vent
 3-5 LESSON 3 – TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR PLUMBING
3 L.O 1 – Tools and Equipment for plumbing
8 hours 1.1 Electric drill
1.2 Pipe threader
1.3 Pipe cutter
1.4 Pipe reamer
1.5 Pipe vise
1.6 Pipe wrench
1.7 Adjustable wrench
1.8 Pull-push rule
1.9 Hacksaw with blade
1.10 Oil can
1.11 Steel brush
1.12 File
1.13 Tri square
1.14 Triangles (30 x 60, 45x45)
1.15 Plumbing mock-up
1.16 Spirit level
1.17 Plumb bob
1.18 Working steel table with pipe vise
1.19 Hammer
1.20 Cold chisel

L.O 2 – Supplies and materials for plumbing

2.1 Cast iron pipe
2.2 Asbestos pipe
2.3 Vitrified clay
2.4 Lead pipe
2.5 Galvanized steel pipe
2.6 Galvanized wrought iron pipe
2.7 Brass pipe
2.8 Copper pipe
2.9 Plastic or synthetic pipe and tubing
2.9.1 PVC pipes and tubing
 2.9.2 UPVC
2.9.3 P.E.
2.9.4 S.R.
2.10 Thread Sealant
2.11 PVC solvent cement
2.12 Used oil
2.13 Oakum
2.14 Mortar
2.15 Adhesives
4 L.O 3 – MEASURING, CUTTING, BENDING, THREADING AND JOINING OF PIPES
4 hours 3.1 Cast iron
3.2 Measuring length
3.3 Cutting of pipe and calking of joints
3.4 Galvanized steel pipes
3.5 Copper pipes and tubing
3.6 Plastic or synthetic pipes.
L.O 4 – WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
4 hours 4.1 Residential houses
4.2 Commercial buildings
4.3 Industrial building
4.4 Isometric drawing in plumbing
4.5 Pipes, tubing and fittings
4.6 Different kinds of fixtures
4.7 Fixture unit
4.8 Valves
4.9 Faucets
5 L O 5 – DRAINAGE, WASTE AND VENTS
8 hours 5.1 Sewage Disposal
5.1.1 The sewage and its disposal
5.1.2 The public sewer line
5.1.3 The septic tank
5.1.4 Construction of septic tank
5.1.5 Location of septic tanks
5.2 Plumbing ventilation
5.3 Traps
 6-11 LESSON 4 - Core Competencies for plumbing NC II
6 L.O 1 – Make Piping Joints and Connections
8 hours 1.1.1 Blue print reading for drainage system
1.1.2 Drainage/Waste/vents fittings
1.1.3 Working on plastic pipes
1.1.4 Plumbing tools (leveling tools)
1.1.5 Joining of plastic pipes
1.1.6 Blue print reading water supply system
1.1.7 Procedures in threading GI pipes
1.1.8 Tables for Thread engagement
1.1.9 Sealant materials
7-11 L.O 2 –Perform Single Unit Plumbing Installation and Assemblies
32 hours 2.1.1 Blue print reading
2.1.2 Plumbing tools and piping materials
2.1.3 Plumbing codes
2.1.4 Elements of plumbing system
2.1.5 Installation of DWV
2.1.6 Proper use of tools
2.1.7 PPE
2.1.8 Blue print reading
2.1.9 Installation cold water supply
2.1.10 Water test
2.1.11 Safety measures
2.1.12 Steps in setting-up plumbing fixtures
2.1.13 Plumbing code provisions
2.1.14 Plumbness of plumbing fixtures
2.1.15 5S
12 - 13 LESSON 5 - Perform Plumbing Repair and Maintenance Works
12 L.O 1 – Performing plumbing repair works
8 hours 1. Mensuration
2. Materials use and specification
3. Knowledge of plumbing work
4. Proper use of drawing tools/equipment
5. Safety precautions and 5 S implementation
 6. Repair and replace plumbing fixtures
7. Replacement of fittings for plumbing fixtures
8. PPE
9. 5S
10. Procedure in cleaning clog pipes
13 L.O 2 – Performing plumbing maintenance works
8 hours 1. Procedure in cleaning fixtures drains
2. PPE
3. 5S
14-20 LESSON 6 – Core Competencies for plumbing NC III
14-16 L.O 1 - Perform Complex/ Multi-Storey Plumbing Installation and assemblies
24 hours 1.1.1 Mensuration
1.1.2 Blueprint reading
1.1.3 Materials used and their specifications
1.1.4 Plumbing works and design
1.1.5 Proper use of plumbing hand tool and equipment
1.1.6 Plumbing code
1.1.7 Safety precautions and 5 S implementation
17 L.O 2 - Perform Pipe Leak Testing Procedures
8 hours 2.1.1 Mensuration
2.1.2 Blueprint reading
2.1.3 Leak testing procedures/methods
2.1.4 Materials used and specification
2.1.5 Different types of tools and equipment used in plumbing
2.1.6 Safety precaution and 5-S implementation
18 L.O 3 - Install Hot and Potable chilled Water Piping
3.1 Installing Hot Water piping
8 hours 3.1.1 Mensuration
3.1.2 Blueprint reading
3.1.3 Materials used and their specifications
19 3.2 Installing Potable Chilled Water Piping
8 hours 3.2.1 Mensuration
3.2.2 Blueprint reading
3.2.3 Materials used and their specifications
 3.2.4 Mensuration
3.2.5 Blueprint reading
3.2.6 Materials used and their specifications
20 L.O 4 - Draft plumbing design
8 hours 4.1.1 Plumbing work design
4.1.2 Plumbing code
4.1.3 Proper use of drawing tools and equipment
4.1.4 5S implementation

ASSESSMENT METHOD :

 Direct observation
 Demonstration
 Interview (Oral/Questionnaire)

COURSE DELIVERY (METHODOLOGY):

 Demonstration
 Modular (Self-pace)
 Film viewing
 E-Learning
 Industry Immersion

RESOURCES:

Tools Equipment Supplies / Materials Learning Materials

- Pipe threader - GI pipes and  Manual

- Pipe cutter fittings  Learning guide
- Pipe reamer - Plastic pipes and
- Pipe vise fittings (PVC, PE,
- Pipe wrench PPR and Blue
- Adjustable pipes)
wrench - Thread seal tape
- Pull-push rule - PVC solvent
- Hacksaw with - Sand paper
blade - Oil
- Oil can - Pencil
- Steel brush - Soap stone
- File - Screw
- Tri square - Pencil
- Triangles (30 x - CWN nail
60, 45x45)
- Plumbing
mock-up -
- Spirit level
- Working steel
table with pipe
vise
- Hammer
- Cold chisel

Prepared by:

JULIUS M. AUSEJO, MAVE

PLUMBING INSTRUCTOR