Program Price: R 82,900.00

INTRODUCTION purpose:
Our 12 Month Program focusses on artisans that enters the plumbing field. Plumbers are responsible for the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures for drainage and water systems. Modules for the course include:

Qualifying learners will be able to integrate their knowledge, understanding and competencies related to occupational health and safety, National Building Regulations and industry codes of practice to perform a range of
plumbing activities. The achievement of this qualification will contribute to the development of those learners who have not had the benefit of formal education and training in that it provides formal recognition for knowledge and
skills acquired through extensive workplace experience.
Learners who have achieved this qualification will be able to access further learning opportunities and enhance their prospects for sustainable employment within the construction industry.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Identify and solve problems with practical mathematical applications.
2. Communicate in verbal or written form with peers, members of supervisory/management levels and other relevant role-players.
3. Apply understanding of the functioning of plumbing systems to install, test and maintain them in a built environment.
4. Apply fault - finding techniques to diagnose and repair installed plumbing systems.
Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:
This qualification promotes, in particular, the following critical cross-field outcomes: Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made
when:
> Identifying and developing component shapes for a plumbing activity.
> Obtaining information where instructions or information on drawings is insufficient.
> Identifying and pro-actively reporting on non-availability of resources and materials. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during: Activities involving clients, co-workers
and other trades on site.
> Communicating and receiving advice from supervisor. Organising and managing oneself and one
'
s activities responsibly and effectively when:
> Setting out the work area and preparing to fabricate and install components.
> Performing activities in accordance with industry standards.
> Selecting plumbing tools and equipment in accordance with the requirements of the task.
> Ensuring tools, equipment and plumbing materials are securely stored.
> Maintaining minimum quantities of plumbing materials in accordance with task requirements.
> Safety equipment and clothing is selected and prepared in accordance with legislative requirements. Collecting, analysing, organizing and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain by:
> Carrying out written site instructions issued by the client, correctly and efficiently.
> Correctly interpreting information contained in drawings.
> Setting out work areas from provided control positions and levels in accordance with instructions and drawings. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written
persuasion when:
> Issuing clear verbal instructions to team members.
> Actively listening to feedback received from team members.
> Evaluating and reporting problem situations to the client. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
> Applying the appropriate tools and materials for different plumbing activities. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
> Applying the inter-relatedness of the fabrication and installation of components to plumbing systems.
TIME PERIOD
This Program can be presented over a period of 3 years, whereby theory training will be completed over 12 months of the 36 months.
The course covers 12 months at the institution which is made up of Fundamental units covering numeracy and literacy, as well as core and elective modules that are selected to meet the minimum required to achieve the
qualification.
Learners will complete formative assessments which will be recorded in their POE’s Learners are then required to complete exposure at the worksite gaining valuable practical training against the modules completed for 24
months of the 36 months. The candidate is responsible for practical work placement with a registered company.