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.
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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
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Delivery Mode
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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