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Overview

The Occupational Certificate: Plumber NQF4 is designed to equip learners with the skills necessary to function effectively as plumbers. Plumbers play a crucial role in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of various plumbing systems, including hot and cold water supply, drainage, sewerage, and rainwater systems. This programme ensures qualified learners are proficient in installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing above-ground soil waste and vent systems, as well as sanitary ware appliances. Additionally, they possess the expertise to work on below-ground drainage systems, perform basic building work, and handle cold water, hot water, and rainwater systems. 

 

AIE is an educational member of IOPSA, promoting quality plumbing for all.

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The journey to your RED SEAL: This is an Occupation Trade that requires a RED SEAL to practise as a designated Plumber as per article Occupational Certificate Article 26D (RED SEAL*)

Part 1

Theory Modules

Runs with Part 2

 

Theory Exam

Part 2

Practical Training

Runs with Part 1

 

Logbook, Observation & Assessment

Part 3

Workplace Modules

+- 18 months

 

Observation & Logbook

Trade Test for
RED SEAL

Pricing

FromR 11 322.60p/m

Campus Locations

Midrand

Delivery Mode

Full Time, Hybrid

Next Intake Date

15 February '27

Important Notes

This Qualification replaces the following Qualifications:

  • 58782, "Further Education and Training Certificate: Plumbing", Level 4, 160 Credits.
  • 21853, "National Certificate: Construction Plumbing", Level 3, 146 Credits.

This qualification covers the following recorded trades:

  • ID 60816, Chemical Plumber (Includes Sheetmetal Working).
  • ID 60810, Plumber.
  • ID 60916, Plumber.
  • ID 60800, Plumber.
  • ID 60885, Plumber.
  • ID 60973, Plumber.
  • ID 60880, Plumber.
  • ID 60876, Plumber.
  • ID 60982, Plumber.
  • ID 60863, Plumber.
  • ID 60957, Plumber.
  • ID 60983, Plumber And Sheet-Metal Worker.
  • ID 60958, Plumber And Sheet-Metal Worker.
  • ID 60974, Plumber And Sheet-Metal Worker.

Qualifying for external assessment:
In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience.

Foundational learning:
Foundational learning competence is a prerequisite for the awarding of this qualification.

Part Qualifications:
This qualification does not have any associated part qualifications. 

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