Plumber

 1. COURSE INFORMATION 

During the one-year duration a candidate of Plumber trade is trained on subjects Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Science & Calculation and Employability Skills related to job role. In addition to this a candidate is entrusted to make/do project work and Extra Curricular Activities to build up confidence. The practical skills are imparted in simple to complex manner & simultaneously theory subject is taught in the same fashion to apply cognitive knowledge while executing task. The practical part starts with basic pipe work viz. cutting of pipes, threading, joining, etc. and finally to fitting, fixing and laying of hot & cold water pipe line, repairing and reconditioning of waste pipe line at the end of the course. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject are as below: 

The practical part starts with basic fitting in the beginning and the candidate imparted training on allied trades viz., carpenter, Welding (Gas & Arc), Masonry which leads to multiskilling. In the basic fitting the skills imparted are marking, sawing, chipping, filing, measurement, soldering, brazing, drilling, grinding and observation of all safety aspects is mandatory. The accuracy achieved is of±0.25 mm. The safety aspects covers components like OSH&E, PPE, Fire extinguisher, First Aid etc. Cutting Pipes in different angle. Joining of pipes of different diameter and angles by gas welding, thread cutting on different types of pipes & fittings accessories.  Making of brick wall and RCC casting. Brick wall cutting for concealing pipe line. Bending of Pipes, Making of pipe line circuit for water distribution, fixing Cocks & valve, Water analysis test, Water Pressure test are being taught. Alignment and laying of humid asbestos pipeline & maintenance of drainage pipe line. Installation and maintenance of Electric pumps, Construction of inspection chamber, manhole, gutter, septic tank, socket etc. Testing of drainage pipe, Removal of leakage pipe line, Installation, fixing & maintenance of valve & cock, water meter, Fixtures, hot & cold water pipe line, Repairing & reconditioning of waste pipe line, Repairing & reconditioning, scraping & painting of sanitary fittings are being taught in the practical.  

 Professional Knowledge subject is simultaneously taught in the same fashion to apply cognitive knowledge while executing task. In addition, components like Physical properties of engineering materials, different types of iron, properties and uses, Heat & Temperature are also covered under theory part. 

 Total three projects need to be completed by the candidates in a group. In addition to above components the core skills components viz., Workshop calculation & science, Engineering drawing, employability skills are also covered. These core skills are essential skills which are necessary to perform the job in any given situation.  

2. GENERAL 

 Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship offers range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with variantsand Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer programmes of DGT for propagating vocational training. 

Plumber trade under CTS is one of the popular courses delivered nationwide through network of ITIs. The course is of one year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional - skills and knowledge, while Core area (Workshop Calculation science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge and life skills. After passing out of the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide. 

Broadly candidates need to demonstrate that they are able to: 

• Read & interpret technical parameters/document, plan and organize work processes, identify necessary materials and tools;  • Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations;  • Apply professional skill, knowledge, core skills & employability skills while performing jobs. • Check the job/assembly as per drawing for functioning, identify and rectify errors in job/assembly. • Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken. 

3. PROGRESSION PATHWAYS 

• Can join industry as Technician and will progress further as Senior Technician, Supervisor and can rise up to the level of Manager. 

• Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.

• Can take admission in diploma course in notified branches of Engineering by lateral entry.

• Can join Apprenticeship programme in different types of industries leading to National Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).

• Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming instructor in ITIs.

• Can join advanced diploma (Vocational) courses conducted by DGT as applicable.