This Free Online Plumbing Training is the perfect way to kickstart your career in South Africa’s booming plumbing industry. Designed specifically for beginners, this comprehensive program provides all the essential knowledge and practical skills you need to confidently enter the field. By taking advantage of this accessible and cost-free opportunity, you’ll gain a solid foundation that opens doors to numerous employment prospects across the country. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from experienced professionals and set yourself on a path toward a rewarding and in-demand trade right here in South Africa.
Learning Outcome
Learners will be able to:
- Install plumbing systems compliant with SANS standards
- Interpret and apply National Building Regulations
- Perform basic inspections and issue compliant work
- Prepare for industry recognition (e.g., PIRB registration pathway)
Course Features
- Lectures 135
- Quiz 1
- Duration 80 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1000
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
- 13 Sections
- 135 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Module 1: Introduction to Plumbing• Overview of plumbing trade in South Africa • Legal requirements for plumbers (registration, compliance)10
- 1.11.1 Definition of Plumbing
- 1.21.2 Purpose of Plumbing Systems
- 1.31.3 Overview of the Plumbing Trade in South Africa
- 1.41.4 Industry Bodies and Regulation
- 1.51.5 SANS Alignment: SANS 10400
- 1.61.6 Legal Requirements for Plumbers in South Africa
- 1.71.7 Responsibilities of a Professional Plumber
- 1.81.8 Basic Plumbing Safety Awareness
- 1.91.9 Summary
- 1.101.10 Self-Assessment Questions0 Questions
- Module 2: Plumbing Codes and RegulationsTopics • National Building Regulations (NBR) • Role of local municipalities in plumbing approval • Compliance certificates (COC)13
- 2.12.1 Introduction to Plumbing Codes and Regulations
- 2.22.2 Purpose of Plumbing Regulations
- 2.32.3 SANS Alignment: SANS 10400
- 2.42.3.1 Part A: General Principles & Compliance
- 2.52.3.2 Part P: Drainage (Sanitation)
- 2.62.4 National Building Regulations (NBR)
- 2.72.5 Role of Local Municipalities in Plumbing Approval
- 2.82.6 Compliance Certificates (COC)
- 2.92.7 Responsibilities of Plumbers Under Regulations
- 2.102.8 Consequences of Non-Compliance
- 2.112.9 Summary
- 2.122.10 Self-Assessment Questions
- 2.132.11 Practical Activity
- Module 3: Properties and Uses of WaterTopics • Potable water requirements in South Africa • Water conservation regulations (critical in SA)13
- 3.13.1 Introduction to Water in Plumbing
- 3.23.2 Importance of Water in Society
- 3.33.3 SANS Alignment: SANS 10252-1
- 3.43.4 Properties of Water
- 3.53.5 Types of Water in Plumbing Systems
- 3.63.6 Potable Water Requirements in South Africa
- 3.73.7 Water Supply Sources
- 3.83.8 Water Pressure and Flow
- 3.93.9 Water Conservation
- 3.103.10 Environmental Responsibility
- 3.113.11 Summary
- 3.123.12 Self-Assessment Questions
- 3.133.13 Practical Activity
- Module 4: Water Supply, Quality, and TreatmentTopics • Municipal vs borehole water systems • Backflow prevention (mandatory under SANS) • Rainwater harvesting basics (growing requirement in SA)12
- 4.14.1 Introduction to Water Supply Systems
- 4.24.2 SANS Alignment
- 4.34.3 Sources of Water Supply
- 4.44.4 Water Quality
- 4.54.5 Water Treatment Methods
- 4.64.6 Backflow Prevention (Critical Requirement)
- 4.74.7 Rainwater Harvesting (Growing Requirement in SA)
- 4.84.8 Plumbing Responsibilities in Water Supply
- 4.94.9 Environmental and Sustainability Considerations
- 4.104.10 Summary
- 4.114.11 Self-Assessment Questions
- 4.124.12 Practical Activity
- Module 5: Plumbing FixturesTopics • Water-efficient fixtures (low-flow systems) • Approved materials and fittings (SABS approved)13
- 5.15.1 Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures
- 5.25.2 Functions of Plumbing Fixtures
- 5.35.3 SANS Alignment
- 5.45.4 Types of Plumbing Fixtures
- 5.55.5 Fixture Components
- 5.65.6 Installation Requirements
- 5.75.7 Water-Efficient Fixtures (Low-Flow Systems)
- 5.85.8 Approved Materials and Fittings
- 5.95.9 Maintenance of Plumbing Fixtures
- 5.105.10 Health and Safety Considerations
- 5.115.11 Summary
- 5.125.12 Self-Assessment Questions
- 5.135.13 Practical Activity
- Module 6: Fixture Installation and LayoutTopics • Minimum clearances per SA regulations • Accessibility requirements (disabled access – SANS 10400 Part S)12
- 6.16.1 Introduction to Fixture Installation and Layout
- 6.26.2 SANS Alignment
- 6.36.3 Principles of Fixture Layout
- 6.46.4 Minimum Clearances (South African Requirements)
- 6.56.5 Fixture Installation Guidelines
- 6.66.6 Accessibility Requirements (Disabled Access)
- 6.76.7 Common Layout Mistakes
- 6.86.8 Maintenance and Accessibility
- 6.96.9 Health and Safety Considerations
- 6.106.10 Summary
- 6.116.11 Self-Assessment Questions
- 6.126.12 Practical Activity
- Module 7: Drainage Systems (DWV Systems)Topics • Soil and waste pipe installation standards • Inspection chambers and rodding eyes • Municipal sewer connection requirements13
- 7.17.1 Introduction to Drainage Systems (DWV)
- 7.27.2 SANS Alignment
- 7.37.3 Components of a DWV System
- 7.47.4 Soil and Waste Pipe Installation Standards
- 7.57.5 Ventilation of Drainage Systems
- 7.67.6 Inspection Chambers and Rodding Eyes
- 7.77.7 Municipal Sewer Connection Requirements
- 7.87.8 Common Drainage Problems
- 7.97.9 Maintenance of DWV Systems
- 7.107.10 Health and Environmental Considerations
- 7.117.11 Summary
- 7.127.12 Self-Assessment Questions
- 7.137.13 Practical Activity
- Module 8: Pipes, Materials, and FittingsTopics • Pressure ratings and pipe classes • Material compatibility and corrosion prevention13
- 8.18.1 Introduction to Pipes, Materials, and Fittings
- 8.28.2 SANS and SABS Alignment
- 8.38.3 Types of Pipes Used in Plumbing
- 8.48.4 Types of Fittings
- 8.58.5 Pressure Ratings and Pipe Classes
- 8.68.6 Material Compatibility
- 8.78.7 Corrosion and Prevention
- 8.88.8 Installation Best Practices
- 8.98.9 Maintenance of Pipes and Fittings
- 8.108.10 Health and Safety Considerations
- 8.118.11 Summary
- 8.128.12 Self-Assessment Questions
- 8.138.13 Practical Activity
- Module 9: Traps and Venting SystemsTopics • Anti-siphonage requirements • Vent pipe sizing and placement (SANS rules)12
- 9.19.1 Introduction to Traps and Venting Systems
- 9.29.2 SANS Alignment
- 9.39.3 Traps in Plumbing Systems
- 9.49.4 Venting Systems
- 9.59.5 Anti-Siphonage Requirements
- 9.69.6 Vent Pipe Sizing and Placement (SANS Requirements)
- 9.79.7 Common Problems in Traps and Venting Systems
- 9.89.8 Maintenance of Traps and Venting Systems
- 9.99.9 Health and Safety Considerations
- 9.109.10 Summary
- 9.119.11 Self-Assessment Questions
- 9.129.12 Practical Activity
- Module 10: Sewage Disposal SystemsSANS Alignment • SANS 10400 Part P • SANS 10248 Topics • Septic tanks in rural/non-serviced areas • French drains and soakaways • Environmental compliance (local municipality)12
- 10.110.1 Introduction to Sewage Disposal Systems
- 10.210.2 SANS Alignment
- 10.310.3 Types of Sewage Disposal Systems
- 10.410.4 Septic Tank Systems (Rural/Non-Serviced Areas)
- 10.510.5 French Drains and Soakaways
- 10.610.6 Environmental Compliance (Local Municipality)
- 10.710.7 Installation Requirements
- 10.810.8 Maintenance of Sewage Systems
- 10.910.9 Health and Safety Considerations
- 10.1010.10 Summary
- 10.1110.11 Self-Assessment Questions
- 10.1210.12 Practical Activity
- Module 11: Interceptors and Special SystemsSANS Alignment • SANS 10248 (Special waste systems) Added Topics • Grease traps (mandatory for commercial kitchens in SA) • Oil separators (garages/workshops) • Industrial waste considerations13
- 11.111.1 Introduction to Interceptors and Special Systems
- 11.211.2 SANS Alignment
- 11.311.3 What is an Interceptor?
- 11.411.4 Types of Interceptors
- 11.511.5 Oil Separators
- 11.611.6 Industrial Waste Considerations
- 11.711.7 Installation Requirements
- 11.811.8 Maintenance of Interceptors
- 11.911.9 Environmental and Legal Compliance
- 11.1011.10 Health and Safety Considerations
- 11.1111.11 Summary
- 11.1211.12 Self-Assessment Questions
- 11.1311.13 Practical Activity
- Module 12: Practical Applications and DesignTopics • Reading and interpreting plumbing drawings • Compliance inspections • Issuing a Certificate of Compliance (COC) • Basic estimating and quoting0
- MODULE 13: Compliance, Safety & Professional Practice (SA Focus)Learning Outcomes • Understand legal responsibilities of plumbers in South Africa • Apply safety and compliance standards Topics • Role of Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) • Certificate of Compliance (COC) requirements • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS Act) basics • Water conservation and demand management0
