Plumbing is the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing, and special fixtures for the distribution and use of water in a building and the drainage of waterborne waste. It is one of the most important aspects of the building design.

By the end of this course trainees should be able to:

• Describe the basic materials and tools used for standard residential plumbing projects and describe how they are applied as part of the construction and home-repair process.
• Outline the basic concepts and rules of construction safety and list the types of personal protective equipment used by construction technicians to stay safe on the job site.
• Perform the essential math, print-reading functions and interpretation of codes required for standard plumbing services.
• Describe the components and assembly techniques required for the construction of standard piping and supply systems.
• Describe the application and installation of standard plumbing fixtures and water-based appliances.
• Outline the plumbing systems required for related building systems.