Course Overview
The Plumbing & Piping Systems course is an intensive, hands-on training program designed to equip participants with the practical skills required to install, test, maintain, and repair residential, commercial, and institutional plumbing systems. The course covers water supply systems, sanitary drainage, wastewater disposal, rainwater harvesting, hot and cold water distribution, pipe fabrication, fixture installation, and plumbing maintenance in accordance with industry standards and building codes.
Participants will gain practical experience using modern plumbing tools, equipment, and materials while learning to interpret plumbing drawings, perform pipe routing, install fixtures, conduct pressure testing, troubleshoot faults, and prepare project cost estimates. Through workshop sessions and real installation projects, learners will develop the competence to deliver safe, efficient, and code-compliant plumbing systems.
Duration: 4 Weeks (20 Training Days)
Tuition: KES 50,000/=
Course Requirements
Participants should have:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- An interest in plumbing, construction, or building services engineering.
- No prior plumbing experience is required.
- Basic knowledge of construction tools is an added advantage.
- Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for practical sessions.
- A notebook, calculator, measuring tape, and basic hand tools.
- Willingness to participate in intensive workshop and field practicals.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, and piping layouts.
- Identify plumbing materials, fittings, fixtures, and accessories.
- Install hot and cold water supply systems.
- Install sanitary drainage, vent, and wastewater disposal systems.
- Fabricate, join, and assemble different piping systems.
- Install plumbing fixtures and appliances.
- Perform pressure testing, leak detection, and system commissioning.
- Troubleshoot and repair common plumbing faults.
- Estimate plumbing materials, labor, and project costs.
- Apply occupational health, safety, environmental, and plumbing code requirements.
- Complete residential and commercial plumbing projects to professional standards.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Plumbing and Piping Systems
- Overview of plumbing systems
- Types of plumbing installations
- Plumbing terminology
- Plumbing codes and standards
- Tools and equipment
- Pipe materials and fittings
- Workplace safety and PPE
Practical Exercise
Identify plumbing tools, pipe materials, fittings, and demonstrate safe workshop practices.
Module 2: Plumbing Drawings and System Layouts
- Reading plumbing drawings
- Plumbing symbols
- Water supply layouts
- Drainage layouts
- Pipe routing
- Site measurements
- Material planning
Practical Exercise
Interpret plumbing drawings and prepare a piping layout for a residential building.
Module 3: Pipe Measurement, Cutting, and Joining
- Pipe measurement
- Pipe cutting techniques
- Threading pipes
- Solvent welding
- Compression fittings
- Push-fit connections
- Flanged joints
Practical Exercise
Cut, prepare, and assemble different types of pipe joints.
Module 4: Water Supply Systems
- Municipal water supply
- Cold water distribution
- Hot water systems
- Water storage tanks
- Booster pumps
- Pressure regulation
- Pipe sizing
Practical Exercise
Install a domestic cold and hot water supply system.
Module 5: Sanitary Drainage Systems
- Drainage principles
- Wastewater systems
- Soil pipes
- Waste pipes
- Vent pipes
- Floor drains
- Cleanouts
Practical Exercise
Install a complete sanitary drainage system for a residential building.
Module 6: Plumbing Fixtures Installation
- Toilets
- Wash basins
- Bathtubs
- Showers
- Kitchen sinks
- Urinals
- Water heaters
Practical Exercise
Install and connect common plumbing fixtures.
Module 7: Rainwater Harvesting Systems
- Rainwater collection
- Gutters
- Downpipes
- Storage tanks
- First-flush systems
- Filtration
- Distribution systems
Practical Exercise
Install a basic rainwater harvesting system.
Module 8: Pumping Systems and Water Storage
- Water pumps
- Pressure tanks
- Booster systems
- Storage reservoirs
- Pump controls
- Water distribution
- Maintenance procedures
Practical Exercise
Install and commission a domestic water pumping system.
Module 9: Commercial Plumbing Systems
- Multi-storey buildings
- Commercial washrooms
- Pipe risers
- Water distribution networks
- Pressure balancing
- Maintenance access
- Commercial plumbing standards
Practical Exercise
Develop a plumbing installation for a commercial building.
Module 10: Pipe Fabrication and Installation
- Pipe bending
- Pipe supports
- Pipe hangers
- Sleeves
- Expansion joints
- Pipe insulation
- Installation sequencing
Practical Exercise
Fabricate and install a complete piping section with supports.
Module 11: Leak Detection and System Testing
- Hydrostatic testing
- Air pressure testing
- Leak identification
- Fault diagnosis
- Pressure gauges
- Test reports
- Commissioning procedures
Practical Exercise
Conduct pressure testing and identify leaks in a plumbing system.
Module 12: Plumbing Repairs and Maintenance
- Pipe repairs
- Fixture replacement
- Drain cleaning
- Blockage removal
- Valve replacement
- Preventive maintenance
- Emergency plumbing repairs
Practical Exercise
Repair faults in an existing plumbing installation.
Module 13: Water Treatment and Conservation
- Water filtration
- Water softening
- Greywater reuse
- Water conservation
- Sustainable plumbing
- Backflow prevention
- Water quality management
Practical Exercise
Install a simple water filtration and conservation system.
Module 14: Plumbing Quality Control and Inspection
- Inspection procedures
- Code compliance
- Joint inspection
- Flow testing
- Pressure verification
- Documentation
- Defect correction
Practical Exercise
Inspect a completed plumbing installation and prepare a compliance report.
Module 15: Material Estimation and Project Costing
- Quantity take-offs
- Pipe schedules
- Material estimation
- Labor costing
- Equipment costing
- Quotations
- Project scheduling
Practical Exercise
Prepare a bill of quantities and cost estimate for a plumbing project.
Module 16: Residential Plumbing Installation Project
- Water supply installation
- Drainage installation
- Fixture installation
- Pressure testing
- Finishing
- Inspection
- Client handover
Practical Exercise
Complete the plumbing installation for a residential housing unit.
Module 17: Commercial Plumbing Installation Project
- Office buildings
- Hotels
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Shopping centers
- Industrial facilities
- Multi-floor plumbing systems
Practical Exercise
Install and test a commercial plumbing system.
Module 18: Integrated Plumbing Project
- Site preparation
- Material management
- Water supply installation
- Drainage installation
- Testing and commissioning
- Quality assurance
- Documentation
Practical Exercise
Execute an integrated plumbing installation from start to finish.
Module 19: Capstone Plumbing Project
- Client requirements analysis
- Plumbing system design
- Material planning
- Installation execution
- Testing and commissioning
- Cost estimation
- Project documentation
Practical Exercise
Design, install, test, and commission a complete plumbing and piping system for a residential or commercial building, including water supply, sanitary drainage, rainwater harvesting, and plumbing fixtures.
Module 20: Final Project Presentation and Assessment
- Project presentation
- Installation review
- System performance evaluation
- Compliance assessment
- Cost analysis
- Portfolio development
- Career opportunities in plumbing and building services
Practical Exercise
Present and demonstrate a fully operational plumbing and piping installation, showcasing proficiency in system layout, pipe fabrication, fixture installation, pressure testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, project costing, and compliance with professional plumbing standards.