Understand what is involved
Repair a leaky pipe, replace a washer, install drainage or replace a filter or washer in a pipe
Lesson Contents
There are 10 lessons in this course:
1. Introduction to Plumbing
- Use of Pipes
- Transporting Gases
- Transporting Liquids
- Scope and Nature of Plumbing Work
- Pipe Materials
- Ferrous Metal Pipes
- Carbon steel
- Stainless steel
- Cast iron
- Non-ferrous Metal Pipes
- Copper
- Brass
- Nickel
- Aluminium
- Plastic Pipes
- PVCs
- CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) Pipe
- PVC-U (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) Pipe
- HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Pipe
- PP (Polypropylene) Pipe
- PE (Polyethylene) Pipe
- PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene) Pipe
- PE-RT (Polyethylene of Raised Temperature Resistance) Pipe
- Other Pipes
- Cement/concrete
- Fibreglass
- Glass
- Wood
- Pipe Dimensions
- Terminology
2. Plumbing Tools & Equipment
- General Hand Tools
- Accessory Plumbing Tools & Equipment
- Power Tools & Machines
- Safety Guidelines for Using Power Tools
3. Working with Piping Materials
- Selection of Pipe Material
- Type of Fluid & Flow Rate
- Temperature and Pressure of Fluid
- Properties of the Material
- Location of Pipework
- Other Influencing Factors
- Availability and Cost
- Ease of Installation
- Working with Ferrous Pipes
- Cutting Ferrous Metal Pipes
- Working with Non-Ferrous Metal Pipes
- Cutting Non-Ferrous Metal Pipes
- Copper pipe cutter/pipe slice (auto cut tool)
- Joining Non-Ferrous Metal Pipes
- Working with Plastic Pipe
- Working with Other Types of Pipes
- Safety Issues
4. Mains Gas & Water Supply and Sewage Removal
- Residential Mains Systems
- Residential Mains Gas Supply
- Residential Water Supply
- Sources and Treatment Processes
- Hot water systems
- Water metering and pressure management
- Sewage removal
- Systems and Maintenance
- Water Safety Guidelines
5. Common Plumbing Tasks
- Introduction to Routine Tasks
- Regulations
- Routine Maintenance of Water Systems
- Plumbing Repairs
- DIY Aspects of Fixing Leaks
- Guttering and Downpipes
6. Rainwater tank collection, bottled gas, sewerage tanks/grey water
- Introduction
- Repairing & replacing damaged fittings
- Filtration systems
- Residential rainwater collection
- Bottled Gas Systems
- Sewerage Tanks
- Greywater Tanks
7. Plumbing for Outdoors – Gardens, Pools, Irrigation
- Overview of Installation, Pipework and Runoff
- Swimming pool installation
- Types of Swimming Pool and their Features
- Construction Process and Key Considerations
- Regulations and Permits
- Pipework for Swimming Pools
- Runoff Zones and Drainage
- Managing Storm water and Excess Pool Water
- Safety and Compliance
- Irrigation
8. Air conditioning & Heating units and systems
- Overview Buildings and Greenhouses
- Cooling and Refrigeration Systems
- Refrigeration Components in Vapour Compression Systems
- Compressors
- Condensers
- Evaporators
- Interconnecting Pipework: Suction, Discharge, Liquid Drain and Liquid Lines
9. Applications for Plumbing in Industrial and Commercial Contexts
- Water Supply System in Industrial Settings
- Sources, Purification, Distribution, Conservation, Monitoring
- Wastewater Management
- Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings
- Specialised Commercial & Industrial Systems
- Fire Protection
- Hospitals and Healthcare Settings
- Plumbing Maintenance & Regulations
- Machinery Applications
- Gas and Liquid Management in Cars an Engines
- Cooling, Fuel Supply & Lubrication Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Sealants
10. Sustainability and innovation for Plumbing
- Awareness of Products and Techniques
- Innovative Thinking
- Geothermal Heating Systems
- Solar Heating Systems
- Greywater Heat Recovery Systems
- Systems of Conservation
- Off-Grid Systems
- Resources Conversation
Some jobs are easy others might be complicated. Many of the routine plumbing jobs around home can be learned and undertaken by the home owner. Some of course are more complex, and legally require a licenced plumber to do (eg. Hooking into the sewerage system or mains water).
There are a lot of simple plumbing jobs though that may be ignored or delayed because you can't get a plumber, or don't want to spend the money.
This course can save you money, time , and help you keep your property better maintained and working more efficiently.