Civil Engineering (Plumbing)
Plumbing is planning, installing and servicing plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls.
- SAQA ID: 67375
- LEVEL: N2
Trade Skills Programme
Civil Engineering
(Plumbing N1/N2)
Trade Centre entry on application.
Plumbing is planning, installing and servicing plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls.
- Full-time: 1 year
- Distance: 1 - 2 years
QCTO Dual Qualification
Students who register for the DHET qualification automatically qualify for the dual QCTO qualification at no extra cost
No Maths and Physical Science required.
Why Choose the Programme?
Plumbers are everyday heroes. Be it in your home, factory or business, plumbers are a valuable asset in any company. A plumber installs water, sanitation, drainage and heating pipes in residential and commercial properties, power plants, water treatment facilities, waste disposal plants and factories. Whether you are a start-up plumber just entering this field or a veteran that has mastered the art of repairing and fixing pipes; plumbers are in demand and are often called out in emergencies and at short notice.
Course Information
Grade 12 or equivalent
Berea Technical College is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and is also accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO). All examinations are set and administered by the DHET.
Upon completion, students will receive a DHET-issued Statement of Results for trade school entry, along with a QCTO Certificate in General Draughting.
- Plumber – Pay Estimate: +/- R100 000 to R1 000 000 per year
- Pipe Fitter – Pay Estimate: +/- R90 000 to R150 000 per year
- Trade Foreman – Pay Estimate: +/- R150 000 to R300 000 per year
Year 1 – Semester 1
- Engineering Science N1
- Engineering Drawing N1
- Mathematics N1
- Communication
Year 1 – Semester 2
- Engineering Science N2
- Engineering Drawing N2
- Mathematics N2
- Plumbing Theory N2
Note: Enquire about subjects offered via Distance Learning.
Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Civil Engineering (Plumbing) programme pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.
Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.
Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
- Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
- Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos, and PowerPoint lessons.
- 24-hour access.
Students may apply to accredited Trade Test Centres, using their results to access artisan training or undertake trade tests. Accredited centres include Coastal KZN TVET College, Durnacol Skills Hub, Technotrain Westmead, and Richards Bay Technical Training & Assessment Centre.
Students who register for the DHET qualification automatically qualify for the dual QCTO qualification at no extra cost.
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