Course description
This course begins with an introduction to plumbing, where a brief history of plumbing from the ancient to modern times is discussed. You will then learn the importance of plumbing as a profession as well as the typical skill set of a plumber. You will also tackle the subject of personal protective equipment, safety signs, plumbing tools, and the basic tool safety practices adopted and used by plumbers on a job site.
Then, you will look into the materials that are used to make plumbing pipes and fixtures. You will learn the features and the advantages as well as the disadvantages of using materials such as plastic, copper, cast iron, carbon steel, and Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing(CSST). You will also study the major components of a drainage system, the health issues related to the improper installation and maintenance of DWV systems, and water purification process in water treatment plants.
This Diploma in Plumbing Studies course will be of great interest to professionals who want to learn more about plumbing and the advancements made in the trade. Learners who are interested in knowing how the plumbing system works will also benefit from the information provided in the course. Acquiring these skills and knowledge sets will be invaluable for your career, so check out this free online plumbing course today and boost your abilities in just a few short hours!
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Training content
The Plumbing Profession
Description: In this module, you will learn more about plumbing as a profession and all the required skills needed to be successful as a plumber. You will also learn about the three phases in a plumbing project and plumbing maintenance.
- Learning Outcomes
- The Plumbing Profession
- Plumbing
- Brief History of Plumbing
- General Terms Used in the Plumbing Profession
- Three Phases of Plumbing Projects
- Lesson Summary
Plumbing Safety
Description: In this module, you will learn about the importance of safety practices, identify unsafe conditions, steps to perform positive and negative fit checks for respirators and list various items that are associated with plumbing safety.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Plumbing Safety
- Terms Associated with Plumbing Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Respiratory Protection
- Lesson Summary
Hazard Communication
Description: In this module, you will learn about the responsibilities of plumbers with regards to hazard communication. You will also learn the importance of signs, tags, and colour codes in the workplace and distinguish between the various signs - danger, caution, informational, safety.
- Learning Outcomes
- Hazard Communication
- Workshop Zone Safety
- Working Areas and Surfaces
- Motorized Vehicles
- Lesson Summary
Tool Safety and Working Environment
Description: In this module, you will learn about basic tool safety practices. You will also learn about trenching, trenching safety procedures, lockout / Tagout (LOTO) rule, working in confined spaces and general response to emergency situations.
- Learning Outcomes
- Plumbing Tools
- Trenching and Excavation Safety
- Lockout
- Confined Spaces
- Emergency Response
- Lesson Summary
Plumbing Tools
Description: In this module, you will learn about hand and power tools, selecting proper plumbing tools, various types of tools used for measuring and layout, levelling, cutting, drilling, assembling, holding and how to use a drill.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Plumbing Tools
- Term Associated with Plumbing Tools
- Measuring and Layout Tools
- Leveling Tools
- Tooth-Edged Cutting Tools
- Smooth-Edged Cutting Tools
- Drilling and Boring Tools
- Pipe Reaming
- Assembly and Holding Tools
- Lesson Summary
Plumbing Math
Description: In this module, you will learn about the importance of mathematics and calculations used in plumbing. You will also learn how to carry out math operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, fractions and difference between thread makeup and fitting allowance
- Learning Outcomes
- Plumbing Math
- Basic Math Review
- Measuring Pipe
- Lesson Summary
Plumbing Drawings
Description: In this module, you will learn about reading and interpreting construction and plumbing drawings, generating computer-aided drawings, components of a construction drawing and various types of drawings used by plumbers.
- Learning Outcomes
- Drawings
- Construction Drawing Terms
- Construction Drawings
- Reading Plumbing Drawings
- Types of Drawings
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Plumbing Studies - First Assessment
Description: You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Assessment: Diploma in Plumbing Studies - First Assessment
Plastic Pipes and Fittings
Description: In this module, you will learn about the use of plastic in plumbing, categories of plastic, types of plastic, characteristics of ABS, PVC, CPVC, PE, PEX, PB plastic used in pipe fittings and associated terms of plastic pipes and fittings.
- Learning Outcomes
- Plastic Pipe and Fittings
- Terms Associated with Plastic Pipe and Fittings
- Types of Plastic Pipes
- Lesson Summary
Copper Pipes and Fittings
Description: In this module, you will learn about copper pipes and fittings in plumbing, types of copper tubing, the basic difference between water supply fittings and valves, methods of measuring copper pipes, and proper cutting tools and pipe joining methods for copper.
- Learning Outcomes
- Copper Pipes and Fittings
- Terms Associated with Copper Pipes and Fittings
- Copper Fittings and Valves
- Measuring, Cutting, Joining Copper Pipes
- Pipe Hangers and Supports
- Lesson Summary
Cast-Iron Pipes and Fittings
Description: In this module, you will learn about the advantages of using cast-iron for plumbing pipes and fittings, common types of iron, features of the hub-and-spigot and the no-hub cast-iron pipes and processes involved in creating joints.
- Learning Outcomes
- Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings
- Terms Associated with Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings
- Cast-Iron Fittings
- Creating Joints
- Lesson Summary
Carbon Steel Pipes and Fittings
Description: In this module, you will learn about the types of carbon steel pipes, the difference between drainage fittings and pressure fittings, features of pressure fittings and common valves used in threaded carbon steel pipes.
- Learning Outcomes
- Carbon Steel Pipes and Fittings
- Terms Associated with Carbon Steel Pipes and Fittings
- Carbon Steel Fittings and Valves
- Lesson Summary
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
Description: In this module, you will learn about the advantages of using CSST, using a tube cutter on a length of CSST, connecting CSST to appliances, splicing together lengths of CSST and the pressure test method for testing CSST gas piping
- Learning Outcomes
- Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
- Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing - Terms
- Cutting CSST
- Lesson Summary
Fixtures and Faucets
Description: In this module, you will learn about the difference between a plumbing fixture and faucet, principles of sanitation and safety, materials used to make plumbing fixtures, identify compression and non-compression faucets.
- Learning Outcomes
- Fixtures and Faucets
- Terms Associated with Fixtures and Faucets
- Basic Principles of Sanitation and Safety
- Materials Used to Make Fixtures
- Basic Types of Fixtures
- Faucets
- Fixtures and Faucets - Lesson Sumary
Drain, Waste, Vent Systems
Description: In this module, you will learn about the importance of knowing how drainage systems work, major components of a DWV system, basic parts of a P-trap, different types of DWV fittings and basic components of a conventional septic tank system.
- Learning Outcomes
- Drain, Waste, Vent (DWV) Systems
- Terms Associated with Drain, Waste, Vent Systems
- Major Components of DWV Systems
- P-Trap
- Drainage Fittings
- Additional Information on DWV Systems
- Waste Treatment
- Lesson Summary
Water Distribution Systems
Description: In this module, you will learn about water supply sources for private and municipal systems, purification process, how water is treated in water treatment plants and distribution methods for both private and public water supply
- Learning Outcomes
- Water Distribution Systems
- Terms Associated with Water Distribution Systems
- Sources of Water
- Backflow
- Water Distribution to Buildings
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Plumbing Studies - Second Assessment
Description: You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Assessment: Diploma in Plumbing Studies - Second Assessment
Course assessment
- Assessment: Diploma in Plumbing Studies - Final Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of plumbing as a profession
- Discuss the personal protective equipment and safety signs
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different materials in plumbing
- Describe tools for measuring and layout, levelling, cutting, drilling, assembling, and more
- Summarize the history of plumbing
- Outline the different diagrams that plumbers encounter
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