Plumbing is the system or network of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other fixtures required to build water supply, heating and sanitation systems in a building. Heating, cooling, gas fitting, water removal, and supply of potable water are some of the important parts of this profession.
Plumbing is the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures for drinking water systems and the drainage of waste.
Plumbing Schools In South Africa
Below is the list of Plumbing Schools in South Africa
PCD College plumbing school
The Plumbing Academy
Monster Plumbing College
Cranes Training Plumbing Course
Makers Plumbing Academy
SA Plumbing Trade School
Africa International Training Facilities (PTY) Ltd
Tjeka Training Matters
Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services
North Link TVET College Plumbing Course
False Bay TVET College
Institute of Plumbing South Africa Accredited Colleges For Plumbing Training
Is plumbing a good career in South Africa?
Once you have the required skills, you will be in demand and own the ability to earn a decent wage as a plumber in South Africa. The best way to start your career is as an assistant or learner plumber, where you will work alongside an experienced and qualified plumber while servicing residences.
What subjects are needed for plumbing?
If you want to become a plumber, here are the steps to take.
- Get your high school diploma or GED. A plumber needs a foundation in math (i.e., algebra and geometry), science (i.e., physics) and computers (i.e., computer-aided drafting). …
- Get your vocational training. …
- Complete an apprenticeship program. …
- Get licensed.
How do I become a qualified plumber in South Africa?
Plumbers don’t need to have a college degree but industry-recognised training is required to become a qualified practitioner. A common entry way into the plumbing industry is through an apprenticeship. There are a variety of plumber apprenticeships and courses available in South Africa.
How long does a plumbing course take?
Typically, it takes about two years for plumbing training at a trade school. Meanwhile, apprenticeships can take two to five years, depending on the program.
How much do plumbers earn in South Africa?
A Plumber in Johannesburg earns an average salary of R102,000 per year. A skill in Plumbing is associated with high pay for this job. People in this job generally don’t have more than 20 years’ experience.
Institute of Plumbing South Africa
The Institute of Plumbing South Africa was established in 1989 by plumbers. Today the Institute of Plumbing has evolved as the only plumbing body that has become the recognised voice of the South African Plumbing industry.
The Institute provides a platform so as to advise on the practice and principles of the plumbing industry. The Institute regularly consults and liaises with the plumbing industry, governmental and regulatory bodies for the discussion of matters affecting the plumbing industry.
The Institute is recognized and in most cases have representation on most national and internationally plumbing and legislative bodies.
PLUMBER REGISTRATION
Learner plumber: Persons applied for this category of registration must be enrolled in a formalized accredited plumber training stream in terms of the Skills Development Act and the Man-Power Training Act section 13.
Qualified plumber: Persons that applied for this category of registration has passed the relevant plumber trade test as specified in the Manpower training act section 28 or 13 and/or have obtained a plumber qualification in terms of the Skills Development Act. Persons applied for this category of registration is required to have the relevant insurance in place.
Liscensed Plumber: Persons who applied for this category of registration has passed the relevant plumber trade test as specified in the Manpower training act section 28 or 13 and/or have obtained a plumbing qualification in terms of the Skills Development Act. Persons applied for this category of registration has written and passed the PIRB’s Licensed Plumber and is required to have the relevant insurance in place. Only Licensed Plumbers have the right to purchase and issue Plumbing Certificates of Compliance.
Solar (Qualified) Installer: Persons applied for this category of registration has passed the relevant plumber trade test as specified in the Manpower training act section 28 or 13 and/or has obtained a plumber qualification in terms of the Skills Development Act and have completed and passed the relevant Solar Elective Skills Program.
Plumbing Training Assessor: Persons applied for this category of registration has passed the relevant plumber trade test as specified in the Manpower training act section 28 or 13 and/or has obtained a plumber qualification in terms Skills Development Act and have completed and passed a relevant accredited assessors course.
CONTACT IOPSA
Address: Suite 1, Dowerglen Plaza, 73 Sycamore Drive, Dowerglen, Edenvale
Phone: 08610 Plumb(75862) |
+27 11 454 0025
Email: info@iopsa.org