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Water Reticulation & Plumbing

Install, repair and maintain water pipelines, meters and household connections.

Water Reticulation & Plumbing
TradesNQF Level 2
Course overview

What youwill learn

A hands-on trade course covering pipe materials, jointing, meter installation, leak detection and repair of bulk and reticulation lines.

Most of the course is spent in the plumbing workshop and on the HRDC's outdoor pipe yard.

  • Select pipe materials and fittings for a job
  • Cut, join and pressure-test pipelines
  • Install and read water meters
  • Find and repair leaks
  • Work safely in trenches

Course content

  1. Pipe materials and tools1 week
  2. Jointing: uPVC, HDPE and steel2 weeks
  3. Meters and connections1 week
  4. Leak detection and repair2 weeks
  5. Trench safety and practical assessment2 weeks

Entry requirements

  • Grade 10 or equivalent
  • Certified copy of ID

Who should attend

NamWater staffMunicipalitiesSchool leavers & apprentices
Duration8 weeks
LevelNQF Level 2
Study modeFull-time
FeeN$ 14,200
CertificateHRDC Certificate of Competence: Water Reticulation
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