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Plumbing

Construction sectorCode 218NSC-INSC-II

Pipe joints, concealed pipework and installation of sanitary fittings, fixtures and water systems.

Course overview

About the Plumbing qualification

Plumbers keep homes, factories and high-rise buildings running. You will learn to measure, cut and join pipes, carry out concealed pipework, and install fittings, fixtures and hot and chilled water systems to a professional, leak-free standard.

What you will learn

Quick facts

  • SectorConstruction (12)
  • BTEB occupation code218
  • Levels offeredNSC-I & NSC-II
  • Nominal duration360 hours per level
  • Practical trainingApprox. 70–80% in workshop
  • DeliveryFace-to-face, Ashulia campus
  • AssessmentCompetency-based, by BTEB-registered assessor
  • CertificateNational Skill Certificate (BTEB)

Units of competency

What you are trained and assessed on

Units are listed exactly as published in the BTEB competency standard for this occupation. Core units are occupation-specific; sector and generic units build workplace skills.

National Skill Certificate-I (Plumbing, code 218)

  • CONPLM1001A1Perform Fundamental Works of PlumbingCore
  • CONPLM1002A1Use Tools for Plumbing WorksCore
  • CONPLM1003A2Make Pipe JointsCore
  • CONPLM1004A1Perform Concealed WorksCore
  • CONPLM1005A2Install Plumbing Basic Fitting and FixturesCore
  • CONSS1001A2Work in the Construction SectorSector
  • GN1001A1Use Basic Mathematical ConceptsGeneric
  • GN1012A1Work in a Team EnvironmentGeneric
  • GN1014A1Practice Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) ProceduresGeneric

Practical hours

360 nominal hours per level, of which approx. 70–80% is hands-on workshop practice.

Entry requirements

Minimum Class VIII (JSC or equivalent) pass, or able to read, write and do basic calculations. Age 15+.

National Skill Certificate-II (Plumbing, code 218)

  • CONPLM2006A1Perform Installation of Advance Plumbing FittingsCore
  • CONPLM2007A1Perform Installation of Semi-Advance Plumbing FixturesCore
  • CONPLM2008A2Perform Installation of Hot and Chilled Water Piping SystemCore
  • CONSS2002A2Interpret Construction Sector Related DrawingsSector
  • GN1011A1Communicate in the WorkplaceGeneric
  • GN1013A1Practice Workplace CleanlinessGeneric

Practical hours

360 nominal hours per level, of which approx. 70–80% is hands-on workshop practice.

Entry requirements

NSC-I in the same occupation, or equivalent workplace experience assessed through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Assessment method

How competence is assessed

Assessment is competency-based: you are judged against every performance criterion in the unit, using several types of evidence.

Practical demonstration

You perform real tasks in the workshop while the assessor observes against a checklist.

Oral questioning

Questions confirm you understand the why behind the task, including safety.

Written test

Short written questions check underpinning knowledge for each unit.

Portfolio of evidence

Work samples, logbook and training records support the assessment decision.

Each unit is judged Competent or Not Yet Competent. When you are competent in all units of a level, BTEB issues a National Skill Certificate. If you complete only some units, you receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for those units. You may appeal any assessment decision under our Assessment Quality Policy.

Career outcomes

Where this qualification can take you

Work health & safety

PPE you will use

Enrol in Plumbing

Ask about the next intake, fees and entry requirements. Experienced workers can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.