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- 135 Lessons
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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
11.12 Self-Assessment Questions
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