How We Started
Founded in 2003, The Plumbing Academy has piped its way into the plumbing industry through integrity, strong values and maintaining strict plumbing standards both in the classroom and onsite.
The Academy is accredited with Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA ); accreditation number 5P5421 and is affiliated to numerous public and private entities within the industry.
Plumbing Academy offers a vast range of courses from basic plumbing skills, (RPL) recognition of prior learning, part-time courses to solar installation courses all delivered according to South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Courses Offered
Practical on the job experience is a key ingredient within the skills development environment and the Plumbing Academy not only offers this as part of their training but also places students within a company depending on the course one has decided to study.
Basic Plumbing Skills (NQF Level 2)
Basic plumbing skills course is an introduction into the plumbing field whereby the learner will be taught the basic plumbing principals and installation of components for the maintenance of items such as geysers, showers, toilets and drainage systems. The learner will be qualified as a level 2 plumber after they have enough practical experience
Advanced Plumbing Skills (NQF Level 4)
Advanced plumbing course is a collection of the basic skills course as well as NQF level 3 and 4 components which is the highest qualification offered by the academy. Once the student has completed this course they are qualified to be a site foreman or start their own company depending on the practical experience gained.
Solar Installation
Solar Installation training is a course in demand post the energy crisis across the world. The academy has aligned itself with all the major solar manufactures to ensure that learners leave with the know-how of working with any solar geyser.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) is an assessment which takes into consideration a plumbers practical knowledge gained over the years as a tradesperson, credits the plumber via CETA and aims to fill any theoretical or practical knowledge that is lacking in order to further credit the individual.
Contractor Development
Contractor development is geared at brushing up plumbers or contractors business skills from quoting jobs to daily office administrative duties in order to run a profitable business.
If You Have Any Questions? Feel free to contact us
Email: info@plumbingacademy.co.za
Cellphone/ WhatsApp: 064 909 7431
Part-time Courses
Part time courses are offered by the Academy for those who are currently working full time or looking to do some DIY jobs. These courses are broken down by various unit standards and learners are credited post successful completion of each unit standard. The courses below are offered on Saturdays
- Apply Health and Safety in the work area
- Understand and Describe Basic Plumbing Principles
- Install and Maintain Basic Plumbing Components
- Install Water Mains Pipe Systems
- Install a Solar Water Heating Systems and Heat Pumps
- Install a L P Gas Pipe Systems
- Install a Geyser according to SABS regulations
- Air Conditioning course
- Welding and Soldering
- Contractor Development Program