Water Reticulation & Plumbing
Install, repair and maintain water pipelines, meters and household connections.
TradesNQF Level 2
Course overviewWhat you will 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
- Pipe materials and tools1 week
- Jointing: uPVC, HDPE and steel2 weeks
- Meters and connections1 week
- Leak detection and repair2 weeks
- Trench safety and practical assessment2 weeks
Entry requirements
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Certified copy of ID
Who should attend
NamWater staffMunicipalitiesSchool leavers & apprentices
Course facts
| Duration | 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| Level | NQF Level 2 |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Fee | N$ 14,200 |
| Certificate | HRDC Certificate of Competence: Water Reticulation |
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