About Course
🛠️ Detailed Course Plan – Plumbing & Heating: Maintenance & Repair
Code: 28004PUM-TECH
Duration: 4 Weeks (3 sessions per week)
🧭 Course Objectives
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Develop core skills in preventive maintenance and common plumbing/heating repairs.
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Gain hands-on experience in identifying and troubleshooting system faults.
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Learn how to extend system lifespan through routine inspections and care.
📘 Introduction
Plumbing and heating systems require ongoing care to ensure efficiency, safety, and longevity. Malfunctions like leaks, pressure drops, or heating failure can lead to major issues if not addressed quickly. This course is designed to equip technicians with the skills to maintain, diagnose, and repair these systems effectively.
📄 Course Description
This course introduces participants to core maintenance techniques and repair strategies for plumbing and heating systems. Emphasis is placed on practical diagnostics, routine servicing, and the replacement of common components. By the end of the course, participants will be able to troubleshoot and fix frequent issues independently.
🎯 Target Audience
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Entry-level or mid-level plumbing/heating technicians.
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Maintenance staff in residential, commercial, or industrial facilities.
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Apprentices looking to upgrade their troubleshooting and repair skills.
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Technical school graduates entering field service roles.
📚 What You Will Learn
✅ Typical plumbing & heating system faults and their causes.
✅ Preventive maintenance routines to minimize breakdowns.
✅ Techniques for detecting and fixing water leaks.
✅ Procedures for servicing hot water and heating systems.
✅ Replacing valves, pipes, pumps, and other faulty components.
✅ Understanding diagnostic tools used in plumbing and HVAC maintenance.
🧰 Materials Included
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Illustrated repair and maintenance manual.
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Sample fault log templates and checklists for inspections.
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Access to real-world case studies and example systems.
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Troubleshooting flowcharts and diagnostic tool guides.
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Workshop access to live components and mock systems.
📋 Requirements / Instructions
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Prior basic plumbing knowledge is recommended but not required.
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Attendees must bring work gloves and safety shoes for all lab sessions.
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Each week includes 1 theoretical session + 2 hands-on practicals.
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Final week includes a troubleshooting challenge and component replacement task.
📅 Course Schedule
🔹 Week 1
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Session 1: Introduction to System Failures & Preventive Maintenance
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Session 2: Common Pipe Leaks and Water Pressure Issues
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Session 3: Leak Detection and Sealing Techniques
🔹 Week 2
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Session 4: Maintenance of Hot Water Systems
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Session 5: Radiators and Heating Coil Troubleshooting
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Session 6: Identifying and Replacing Faulty Valves
🔹 Week 3
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Session 7: Pump Maintenance and Water Circulation Issues
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Session 8: Pipe Joint Failures – Inspection & Repair
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Session 9: System Flushing and Descaling Methods
🔹 Week 4
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Session 10: Troubleshooting Scenario Practice
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Session 11: Replacing Pipes, Fittings, and Pressure Regulators
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Session 12: Final Maintenance & Repair Workshop Simulation
🎓 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
✅ Diagnose common plumbing and heating issues effectively.
✅ Perform preventive maintenance on hot water and heating systems.
✅ Replace worn-out components such as valves, pumps, and pipes.
✅ Improve system performance and reduce operational downtime.
✅ Understand how to create a maintenance report and repair log.
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