Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Sessions — part 1सत्र — भाग 1Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Home Water Supply SystemPlumbing Tools and MaterialsTaps, Valves and Leaks
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Sessions — part 2सत्र — भाग 2Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Drains and BlockagesToilet and Flush Tank
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Sessions — part 3सत्र — भाग 3Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Water Tank and Water QualitySmall Home Maintenance Jobs
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Practical testप्रायोगिक परीक्षाShow what you learnt in a short practical / oral test.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 7 chapters · 32 topics
01Home Water Supply System
4 topics+
- Overhead tank and supply lines
- Main valve, stop valve and angle valve
- Pipe types: PVC, CPVC, GI, uPVC (SWR)
- Common pipe sizes
02Plumbing Tools and Materials
4 topics+
- Pipe wrench and adjustable spanner
- Plunger and drain cleaning spring
- Hacksaw and pipe cutter
- Teflon tape, solvent cement and sealant
03Taps, Valves and Leaks
5 topics+
- Types of taps
- Replacing a tap washer or cartridge
- Using Teflon tape on threads
- Replacing an angle valve
- Fixing a leaking connection pipe
04Drains and Blockages
5 topics+
- P-trap, S-trap and floor trap
- Using a plunger
- Using a drain cleaning spring
- Preventing blockages: strainer, no oil in sink
- Removing bad smell from drains
05Toilet and Flush Tank
4 topics+
- Parts of a flush tank
- Running flush: flapper or float valve
- Health faucet and connection pipe
- Basic toilet cleaning and care
06Water Tank and Water Quality
4 topics+
- Tank capacity: 1 cubic metre = 1,000 litres
- Cleaning the tank about every 6 months
- Overflow and float valve
- Basic water filter and RO care
07Small Home Maintenance Jobs
6 topics+
- Fixing screws with wall plugs (gitti)
- Oiling hinges and locks
- Checking dampness and seepage
- Tile grout repair
- Touch-up painting
- When to call a professional
About this course
You will be able to
- Understand the home water supply: tank, main valve, angle valves and pipes
- Use plumbing tools: pipe wrench, spanner, plunger, hacksaw, Teflon tape and solvent cement
- Repair a dripping tap and a leaking threaded joint
- Clear simple drain blockages and prevent them
- Fix a running flush tank and clean a water tank safely
- Do small home jobs: wall plugs and screws, door hinges, dampness checks
Who it is for
- Home-makers and house owners who want to fix small problems themselves
- Young people who want to start learning plumbing as a trade
- Caretakers of hostels, shops and offices
What you need
- No technical background needed
- Old clothes for practical work
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
Questions
Can I start work as a plumber after this course?
This is a basic course for home repairs. It is a good start; for professional work, take a full plumber trade course and practise under an experienced plumber.
Do I need to buy tools?
No. The centre provides tools for practice. A list of basic tools for home is given.
How long is the course?
About 12 hours, mostly hands-on practice.
