UPGRADING SKILLS FOR PLUMBERS Objective To upgrade the competency of local semi-skilled Plumbers with a minimum of only 3 years

s local experience to Bechtels equivalent standards of 5 years minimum overseas and 3 years minimum local experience. Minimum Competency Entry Level Must have a basic competency on Plumbing. Upgrading Competency Must be able to perform assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing of pipes, fixtures and fittings used for water distribution and waste water disposal systems in buildings and industrial plants. Methodology: A. Classroom Work Basic knowledge in plumbing. CATEGORIES NUMBER OF HOURS Course Topic: 1. Safety practices. PPE hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, full body safety harness. OHS procedures for controlling hazards / risks in workplace noise, ventilation, illumination, impact, pressure, noise, temperature, radiation, and biological and chemical hazardous materials. Dealing with workplace accidents, fire and emergencies Assistance in the event of a workplace emergency. Control of heavy lift rigging equipment and rigging work execution. Fall protection devices including safety belts, lifelines, lanyards, and safety nets. Requirements for signaling, barricading, electrical lock-out, tagging, rigging, scaffolding; safe use of material handling equipment including rope, slings, chains, shackles, and hooks; hand tools, power operated tools, abrasive wheels and tools, and jacks; welding and cutting outfit; requirements for fire prevention; material inspection for damage or flaws that might cause injury during installation. Potential hazards in underground obstructions such as existing utilities, energized electrical cables and process lines; inadequate slope or shore or trenches or excavations; work in tight or cramped quarters. Hot work permits. Confined space entry permits. 2. 3. Mensuration and calculation. Interpret technical drawings and plan. A 8 B 16 C 24

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Piping isometric. Procedure of piping layout. Materials, tools and equipment. Draft plumbing design. General requirements. Compliance with code. Outdoor piping. Plumbing fixtures. Exclusion of detrimental or dangerous materials. Rodentproofing. Protection of pipes and plumbing system components. Trenching, excavation and backfill. Structural safety. Piping support. Floodproofing. Washroom and toilet room requirements. Toilet facilities for workers. Tests and inspection. Equipment efficiencies. Condensate disposal.

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Fixtures, faucets and fixture fittings. Fixture materials. Installation of fixtures, Automatic clothes washers. Bathtubs. Bidets. Dishwashing machines. Drinking fountains. Emergency showers and eyewash stations. Floor drains. Food waste grinder units. Garbage can washers. Laundry trays. Lavatories. Showers. Sinks. Urinals. Water closets. Health care fixtures and equipment. Specialty plumbing fixtures. Faucets and other fixture fittings. Flushing devices for water closets and urinals. Manual food and beverage equipment.

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Water heaters. Installation. Connections. Safety devices. Insulation.

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Water supply and distribution. Water required. Water service. Design of building water distribution system. Materials joints and connections. Installation of the building water distribution system. Hot water supply system. Protection of potable water supply. Health care plumbing. Disinfection of potable water system. Drinking water treatment units. Solar systems.

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Sanitary Drainage. Materials. Slop requirement. Building sewer. Drainage piping installation. Joints. Connections between drainage piping and fittings. Prohibited joints and connections. Cleanouts. Fixture units. Drainage system sizing. Offsets in drainage piping and buildings of five stories or more.\ Sumps and ejectors. Health care plumbing.

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Storm drainage. Roofs, paved areas, yards, courts, and courtyards storm sewer systems. Separation of sanitary drainage system and storm drainage system. Storm drainage system sizing.

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Fuel piping. Fire protection and compressed air systems.

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Skills Training: CATEGORIES NUMBER OF HOURS A 8 B 16 C 24

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Prepare pipes for installation. Identify materials, tools and equipment. Cut / thread pipes. a. b. c. d. e. Plastic pipe and fittings. Copper pipe and fittings. Cast iron pipe and fittings. Carbon steel pipe and fittings. Corrugated stainless steel tubing.

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Make piping joints and connections. Fit-up joint and fitting. Perform threaded pipe joints and connections.

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Perform construction works. Perform piping layouts. Cut pipes through walls and floors.

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Perform plumbing installation and assemblies. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for plumbing works. Prepare plumbing work. Install pipes and fittings. Install hot and cold water supply. Install / assemble plumbing fixtures. Install drainage / waste / vent piping system.

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Conduct pipe leak testing. Prepare for conducting pipe leak testing. Perform pipe leak testing.

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Perform plumbing repair and maintenance work. Repair defective pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures. Clear clogged pipes and drains.

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Examination One ( 1 ) hour for all categories.

1. Enumerate plumbing safety practices ( List at least 10 ). 2. Explain and enumerate plumber specific duties ( List at least 10 ). 3. Explain the procedure on how to install ceramic shower and wash basins. 4. Explain how to interpret isometric drawing. 5. Explain how to execute domestic piping layout. 6. Explain how to install domestic pipe supports. 7. Explain how to conduct system test applicable to buildings. 8. Explain, how to use basic scaffolding and ladders. 9. Explain, how to install toilet bowl and urinals including fixtures. 10. Explain the cold water connection to the domestic hot heater and the return circulation connection. 11. Explain the procedure on how to install underground domestic pipe. 12. Explain and enumerate different kinds of valves usually used in domestic pipe fabrication. 13. In plumbing system, what are the materials used for sealing joints connection for sanitary and water lines. 14. Explain the procedure on how to determine the take-off of 90 degrees and 45 degrees elbow for 4" and 6" domestic pipe. 15. Explain and enumerate tools used in plumbing works. 16. Explain the procedure on how to install ceramic shower and wash basins. 17. What tool is used for laying out a sockolet on a pipe? 18. What fittings are used to connect between pipes? 19. What fittings are used for a reducing branch on long and short radius elbows? 20. What is the device that catches and holds a quantity of water to form a seal? VI. Duration CATEGORIES CLASSROOM WORK, HRS. SKILLS TRAINING EXAMINATION TOTAL, HRS. VII. Number of trainees per batch 25. MAXIMUM TRAINEES PER MONTH CATEGORIES A B C 50 50 50 A 8 8 1 17 B 16 16 1 33 C 24 24 1 49

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Costs CATEGORIES AMORTIZATION POWER CONSUMABLES TRAINER / STAFF CONTINGENCIES TOTAL ACTUAL COSTS QUOTED COSTS A B C