Plumbing Technology
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Program Description
Plumbing Technology trains you to design, install, test, and maintain water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems in homes, schools, and public buildings. You will study practical subjects like pipe fitting, plumbing materials and fixtures, drainage and sewage systems, water supply and treatment basics, technical drawing and CAD, and health and safety. The program combines workshop practice with classroom theory so you graduate ready for jobs as a plumbing technician, site installer, maintenance technician, or to continue into civil or building services engineering, facilities management, or self-employment as a licensed plumber. This course equips you with hands-on skills and engineering knowledge to solve real infrastructure problems and build a dependable career.
Aims & Objectives
Develop practical competence in installing and repairing plumbing systems, measured by successful completion of workshop projects and on-site assessments.
Master reading and producing plumbing drawings using CAD and manual drafting, demonstrated by graded drawing assignments.
Understand principles of water supply, drainage, sanitation, and relevant Ghanaian standards, shown by written and applied tests.
Create, test, and commission piping systems and fixtures, including pressure and leak testing, validated through practical exams.
Why Choose This Program?
High demand and employability
Plumbing skills are needed across construction, hotels, schools, and public works in Ghana, offering steady job and apprenticeship opportunities.
Hands-on, practical training
Workshops and site practice build immediate workplace skills, so graduates can start earning or run small contracting businesses quickly.
Pathway to engineering careers
The program gives a foundation for further study in civil, mechanical, or building services engineering, and for technical certifications.
Focus on sustainable systems
Training includes water conservation, sanitation, and modern fixtures, preparing you for projects in public health and sustainable infrastructure.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Hands-on techniques for cutting, joining and installing pipes and fittings in PVC, copper and galvanized iron for water and drainage systems.
Create and interpret plumbing layouts and schematics using AutoCAD or similar tools to plan supply, waste and vent systems.
Set up fixtures, valves and pumps, perform pressure and leak tests, and commission systems to ensure safe operation.
Prepare installation drawings, materials lists and maintenance records, and apply local building and sanitation standards.
Tools & Resources
AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT
Revit MEP or plumbing layout software
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Difficulty with mathematics and technical drawing
Tips & Advice
Use school tutorials, practice problems, and online resources to build skills incrementally, focus on measurement and geometry basics.
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