UWEZO COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT: PLUMBING DEPARTMENT

COURSE: ARTISAN IN PLUMBING

INTAKE: MAY, 2021

UNIT: PLUMBING TRADE THEORY

TOTAL NUMBER OF WEEKS: 12

INTRODUCTION: This Unit is intended to equip the learner with the theoretical knowledge related to plumbing to supplement trade practice.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:  By the end of this module unit, the trainee should be able to: -

 Acquire knowledge for proper use and care of plumbing tools and equipment
 Acquire knowledge of the common plumbing materials
 Develop safety awareness that is required in a working environment
 Develop ability to interpret working drawings
 Acquire knowledge of building By-laws related to plumbing.
 Apply mathematical principles to perform a given task.
Week Lessons Topic Sub-Topic Learning Objectives Learning Resources Remarks
Activities
1 2 Introduction i. History of plumbing  At the end of this topic, the  Notes Text books
ii. Relationship of trainee should be ab1e to: taking
plumbing to other  Narrate the history of  Series of Training
trades plumbing trade Questions manuals
State relationship and
existing between solutions
plumbing and other  Discussions
building trades.
 History of plumbing
(materials used and their
origin
 Relationship of
plumbing and other
building trades (Masonry
& Carpentry)
2 3 Safety i. General safety At the end of this topic, the  Notes Text books
ii. Workshop and on-site trainee should be able to:- taking
safety  State safety precautions to be  Series of Training
iii. Personal safety observed Questions manuals
iv. First Aid  Lists classification of fires and
v. Fire fighting  Select suitable classification solutions
of extinguisher for a given  Discussions
class of fire.
3 2 Tools and i. Measuring At the end of this topic, the  Notes Text books
equipment ii. Marking trainee should be able to:- taking
iii. Cutting  State types of tools and Training
iv. Forming equipment used in a given  Discussions manuals
v. Holding plumbing task.
vi. Fastening  Sketch various tools and
equipment
  State methods of caring and
maintaining given plumbing
tools and equipment.
4 2 Metals used i. Properties At the end of this topic, the  Notes Text books
in plumbing ii. Classification trainee should be ab1e to: taking
iii. Heat treatment  Describe general properties Training
of metals  Discussion manuals
 Classify types of metals
 Describe the manufacture of
ferrous metals
 Describe methods of heat
treatment of steel.
5 2 Alloys i. Types At the end of this topic, the Notes taking Text books
ii. Properties trainee should be ab1e to:
iii. Application Discussions. Training
 Outline characteristics of manuals
various alloys. Copper and
lead.
6 2 Water i. Properties At the end of this topic, the Notes taking Text books
ii. Sources trainee should be able to:-
iii. Hardness in water.  State the general properties Series of Training
of water. Questions and manuals
 State characteristics of water answers
from various sources. Discussion.
 Describe the process that
comprise the hydrological
cycle.
 State the effects of hardness
in domestic and industrial
water supply.
7 2 Pipework i. Materials At the end of this topic, the Notes taking Text books
 ii. Classification trainee should be able to:- Series of Training
iii. Jointing for domestic  List materials used in Questions and manuals
pipework pipework answers
iv. Bending  Describe methods of joining Discussions
v. Protection pipes
vi. Supporting  Explain methods of bending
pipes
 Describe methods of
protecting pipes
 Describe methods of
protecting pipes.
8 2 Cold water i. Storage At the end of this topic, the Notes taking Text books
supply ii. Distribution in domestic trainee should be able to:-
buildings  Describe methods of storing Discussions Training
water in domestic buildings Making manuals
 State by-laws governing cold relevant
water distribution illustrations.
 Illustrate systems of cold
water in domestic buildings.
9 3 Hot water i. Water heaters At the end of this topic, the Notes taking Text books
supply ii. Domestic hot water trainee should be able to:-
systems  Describe types of water Discussions Training
iii. Heat insulation heating appliances for a Making manuals
iv. Storage vessels. domestic installation relevant
 Describe domestic hot water illustrations
supply systems
 Select suitable insulating
materials for a given fitting.
10 2 Taps and i. Types of taps and their At the end of this topic, the Notes taking Text books
Valves applications trainee should be able to: -
ii. Types of valves and  Describe components which Discussions Training
their applications control flow of water in Making manuals
iii. Maintenance of taps pipework. relevant
and valves. illustrations
and sketches.
11 2 Sanitary i. Materials At the end of this topic, the Notes taking Text books
appliances ii. Types trainee should be able to: -
 Describe types of materials Discussions Training
used in the manufacture of manuals
sanitary appliances. Making
 Classify sanitary appliances. relevant
illustrations
and sketches.
12 Roof At the end of this topic, the Notes taking Text books
weathering trainee should be able to: -
 Describe types of materials Discussions Training
used in roof weathering manuals
 Describe joints used in roof Making
weathering relevant
 Describe methods of roof illustrations
drainage. and sketches.