This course Certificate is valid Internationally , Content is developed by Indian Plumbing Association and IAPMO India, Certificate with be issued by Dhanush, IPA and IAPMO

Qualification: Any Degree or Experience 

Job /  Designation you Get after Completing this Course: Plumbing Site Engineer / Supervisor

Pcm-1 Intro to codes and standers (2 hours)

This topic will provide the student with better understanding of the development, roles and uses of codes and standards in the construction industry. Source material for this course is chapter 3 of the UPC-I code and the UPC-I illustrated training manual.

Approval, AHJ, alternative materials, minimum standards sewers required, industrial wastes, workman ship, prohibited fittings and practices water conservation, protection of pipelines and structures, water proofing, rat proofing, hangers and supports, trenching, types of joints.

PCM-2 ARCHITEURAL AND STRUCTURAL COORDINATION (6 HOURS)

This topic deals with various architectural and structural provisions to be made during the planning stage. Few selected cases shall be discussed. Many standard texts books in architecture and engineering by reputed authors are available as source material. Specific focus on plumbing activities is required. A site visit with the faculty is essential.

Local municipal laws relating to plumbing and basic information on fire static water requirements. Spaces required for various sanitary facilities, plumbing shafts, water tanks and pump rooms, centralized hot water system,, coordination with the architects. Structural parameters such as sunken and toilets, location of columns and beams post- tension slabs, importance of lead walls.

PCM -3 PLUMBING TERMINOLOGY (4 HOURS)

This topic covers the terminology of the trade. Definition for most words can be found in a dictionary, but thre are technical is trade terms which takes on a special meaning when used in relation to plumbing. The purpose of these courses is defined those terms for the students. Source material for this course is chapter-2 of the UPC-I Code and UPC –I illustrated training manual. Understanding of plumbing terminology will provide the students with insight into the development of the art of plumbing. A list of abbreviations associate with the trade is included in this course.

PCM- PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS (6 HOURS)

This topic will provide the student with a better understanding of code requirements relating to installed receptacles, devices, are appliances that are supplied with water or that receive liquid or liquid-borne wastes and discharges such waste into the drainage system to which it may be directly or indirectly connected. Source material for this course is chapter-4 of the UPC-I Code and UPC –I illustrated training manual.

Plumbing fixtures, water conserving fixtures , water closets , bidets, urinals, fluxing devices, lavatories, both/ showers, kitchen sinks , water coolers, drinking fountain close watchers mop sinks, overflow, strainers, prohibited fixtures, installation standards, strainers, floor drains, floor soaps, location of valves, hot water temperature, and table of minimum plumbing facilities.

Assignment 1:

Draw the toilet layouts, plans, elevation suction of a selected case for study. Give dimensions.

PCM – 5 TRAPS AND INTERCEPTORS (HOURS)

These topics covers the requirements related to proper installation of traps and inter sectors in residential and industrial settings. Source material for this course is Chapter-10 of the UPC-I code and the UPC-I illustrated training manual.

Traps required, trap arms, developed length, trap seals, venting to traps, trap primers, prohibited traps, building traps, clarifiers, grease inspectors, sizing, FOG disposal, oil and  sand interceptors.

PCM-6 INDIRECT WASTE (2HOURS)

This topic covers the two forms of a discharge available for indirect waste piping depending upon the nature of the contents or systems served by the fixture, appliance or equipment. Requirements  for specific types of installations and the proper methods to install indirect waste piping are discussed. Source material for this course is chapter-8 of the UPC-I Code and UPC –I illustrated training manual. 

Air – gap, food establishments , sink traps, dish washers, drinking fountains, waste receptors, sterile equipments, appliances, condensers, chemical wastes, point of discharge , venting. Introduction to pipe sizing.

PCM- 7 SANITARY DRAINAGE (6 HOURS)

This topic deals with the design of drainage systems based on a single pipe fully vented arrangement and the requirements of building sewer systems. This subject matter discusses the methods and material to collect, transport and dispose of waste. Source material for this course is chapter-7 of the UPC-I Code and UPC –I illustrated training manual. The two pipes fully ventilated systems commonly used in India also discussed. Demonstrations of various pipes manufacture must be part of practicals.

Preamble, Pipe material and jointing methods, Special joints, fixture connections (Drainage), hydraulic jump, change in direction of flow, T & Y fittings, clean outs , pipe grading, fixtures below invert levels, studs relief, testing, building sewers, testing’s, sumps and pumps, public sewers, sewage disposals. Introduce DFU, sizing of horizontal and vertical pipes.

Pcm-8 vents (2 hours)

This topic covers need of vents and proper placement in the drainage system. Source material for this course is chapter 9 of the UPC-I code and the UPC-I illustrated training manual.

Vent requirement, trap seal protection, material, vent connections, flood rim level, termination, vent stacks, water curtain and hydraulic jump, horizontal and vertical wet venting, combination waste and vent system,cleanouts,venting of interceptors. Introduction to vent sizing, sizing of combination vents etc.

Assignment 2:

Prepare layout of internal and external (outside the toilet) SWRV pipes and fittings of a selected case for study. If possible, write pipe diameter.

Assignment 3: topic presentation

Based on the topic covered in this semester, students can select any topic; refer to codes, text books, professional magazines, technical papers published and websites of manufacturers and make a presentation in 10 minutes. Students can work in a group of two. The presentation shall be reviewed along with an external examiner. Marks are assigned for both, the contents as well s presentations.

Pcm-9 storm drainage (4 hours)

This topic provides the guidelines to collect/capture the storm water and discharge it in a safe and efficient manner. Source material for this course is chapter 11 of the UPC-I code and the UPC-I illustrated training manual.

Strom drain required, prohibited connections, sub soil,drains,gutters/channels/scuppers, window areaway drains, roof drains, strainers, leaders, conductors and connections , symphonic drains,unground drains, materials,  traps required , prohibited installations, testing. Introduction to sizing o channels, rain water harvesting.

Pcm- 10 water SUPPLIES (6 hours)

This topic will introduce students to the potable and non-potable water supply and distribution systems. Topics discussed include potable water storage, potable water piping, and drinking water treatment units. Source material for this course is chapter 6 of the UPC-I code and the UPC-I illustrated training manual. Demonstrations of various pipe manufacturers must be part of practices.

Preamble , source of water , potable and non-potable water , reclaimed water , water storage , treatment, hot & cold water destitution system , back flow prevention, air gap, cross connection control, pipe materials and jointing methods, pressure controls, unions, thermal expansion, types of valves, installation and testing , disinfection, protection of underground pipes , color codes and arrow marking. Introduce WSFU sizing calculations.

pcm – 11 solar hot water (2 hours)

This topic covers provisions required for a centralized solar hot water system for multi apartment buildings with reference to pressure and temperature controls specified in Chapter 6 of UPC – I code and ITM. Expert guest speaker can be requested to cover this topic.

Introduction to solar water systems. System components, panels, hot water tanks, electrical backup, safety measures, auto controls, hot water supply and return systems, various insulation materials , control valves, introduction to the other methods of hot water generation.

pcm-12 gray- water SYSTEMS (2 hours)

This topic provides the student with an understanding of gray water systems and reclaimed water systems. The system introduced in this course provide for a safe method to use waste water from lavatories, baths, showers and clothes washers for underground land scopes irrigation as well as reclaimed sanitary waste water (black water) to flush fixtures that don’t need potable water for their use. Source material for this course is chapter 16 of the UPC-I code and the UPC-I illustrated training manual.

Definition of gray water, specification and drawings, total gray water discharge, soul absorption, holding tanks, valves and piping. Reclaimed water systems, definition of reclaimed water, pipe identification, installation, science signs, valves, cross connections, inspection and testing, approved users.

Assignment 4:

Prepare layout of internal and external hot and cold water supply system including controls, for a selected case for study.

pcm -13 pumps and hydro-pneumatic SYTEMS (3 hours)

This topic covers various types of pumps for water supply, heat exchangers, waste water dewatering and sewage. Pressure boosting and hydro- pneumatic systems shall be elaborated along with the accessories and controls. Refer part II of chapter 6 of UPC-I and ITM. Expert guest speaker can be requested to cover this topic.

pcm- 14 upc-I APPENDICES (4 hours)

This topic discusses appendix K and L UPC-I. The student will gain a greater understanding of (K) private sewage disposal system, and (L) alternate plumbing systems.

(k) Where permitted, septic tanks, leach lines/leach beds. Seepage pits, soil properties, interceptors, construction, maintenance, industrial waste, location of sewage disposals, approvals. (L) Engineered plumbing systems, WSFU and DFU, drainage and vent systems, introduction to vacuumed drainage, single.

Assignment 5:

Draw layout of external development comprising storm drainage, underground sewer cold water supply, for a selected case for study.

Pcm-15 construction management (6 hours)

This topic covers various aspects of managing plumbing installations at the site. Many standard text books by reputed authors are available on the topic of “construction management as source material. Specific focus on plumbing activities is required. A site visit with the faculty is essential. Institutes own faculty can teach this topic.

Organization charts, inter –organization relations, co–ordinations of other agencies, role of engg-in-charge, safety and security, working at heights and confide spaces accident reporting. Inventory, material ordering and stacking, testing, record keeping, measurements and building. Time and cost analysis. Specifications writing, resources planning, take off quantities (BOQ), and cost estimates of few plumbing items. Break down activitities, activity sequence and actively period for few selected cases.

Assignment 6:

Visit any plumbing site and submit a report on observations and recommendations based on the  provisions of UPC-I.

Project work:

Students are allowed to select the topic of their project work subject to approvals of the scope by the faculty. Maximum four students can work in the group of a common topic. Students are expected to visit the site, shops, etc. They can discuss the topic with the manufacturers, owners, consultants, contractors, and plumber’s .the project report comprising drawings, sketches, photo graphs and description must be elaborate ton cover the topic in its entirety. The drawings should specify dimensions and the report should be hand written. The oral examination based on the project work submitted , shall be conducted in the presence of an externals examiner.

Exam: You need to Pass the exam conducted by Dhanush, IPA and IAPMO to get the certificate, exams can be conducted at Hyderabad, New Delhi and Thrissur