**Course Objective:**
To provide technicians with the fundamental knowledge and practical experience required for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings. The course covers basic plumbing skills, safety standards, and maintenance techniques.
**Course Content:**
**1: Introduction to Plumbing Systems and Tools**
– Overview of building plumbing systems (water supply, drainage, and ventilation).
– Components of plumbing systems (pipes, faucets, valves, pumps).
– Types of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
– Basic plumbing tools and equipment (wrenches, pipe cutters, pliers, sealants).
– Safe use and maintenance of tools.
– Introduction to specialized equipment (pipe threaders, pressure testing devices).
– Fundamental plumbing theory (pressure, flow, pipe sizing, gravity-fed and pressure-based systems).
**2: Troubleshooting and Common Repairs**
– Diagnosing problems: detecting leaks, blockages, and pressure issues.
– System and pipe testing methods.
– Repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures: faucets, toilets, shower heads.
– Pipe welding, cutting, and replacement techniques.
– Maintenance of water heaters and pumps.
**3: Advanced Plumbing Techniques and Safety Standards**
– Repairing and replacing pipes (PVC, copper, PEX).
– Installation of complex systems (bathtubs, washing machines, dishwashers).
– Preventive maintenance of drainage systems, water lines, and fixtures.
– Cleaning of drain and water lines.
– Understanding occupational safety standards, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe work practices.
– Hands-on training in plumbing maintenance and troubleshooting.
**Target Audience:**
– Newly hired technicians and individuals performing plumbing tasks.
– Anyone seeking to develop their plumbing maintenance skills.
