You must be able to:

  • comply with the contract information to install basic plumbing to the required specification by:

    • demonstrating work skills to:

      • measure

      • mark out

      • position

      • fit

      • secure

      • finish

      • repair and maintain

  • remove the following kitchen and bathroom products and appliances (from the isolation point only) in compliance with current regulations and work instructions:

    • sinks

    • basins

    • baths

    • WCs

    • bidets

    • taps

    • boiler taps

    • waste services

    • waste disposal

    • shower trays

    • shower valves

    • laundry appliances

    • dishwashers

    • heated towel rails

    • radiators

    • water softeners

    • water descalers

  • install the following kitchen and bathroom products and appliances (from the isolation point only) in compliance with current regulations and work instructions:

    • sinks

    • basins

    • baths

    • WCs

    • bidets

    • taps

    • boiler taps

    • waste services

    • waste disposal

    • shower trays

    • shower valves

    • laundry appliances

    • dishwashers

    • heated towel rails

    • radiators

    • water softeners

    • water descalers

Next: Knowledge

You must know and understand:

  • how to remove and install:

    • sinks

    • basins

    • baths

    • taps

    • boiler taps

    • waste services

    • WCs

    • bidets

    • shower trays

    • shower valves

    • pumps

    • laundry appliances

    • dishwashers

    • heated towel rails

    • heated radiators

    • water softeners

    • water descalers

  • what is the appropriate type of piping system to use for the relevant task and how it should be implemented

  • the importance of selecting the appropriate type of fittings for a given application

  • how and when to connect hot and cold-water supplies

  • how and when to isolate a water and waste supply

  • the competency and legislative boundaries regarding capabilities and compliance with electrics, water and waste whilst installing basic plumbing

  • how to identify issues within your pre-installation checks and if any problems are identified, how they should be reported, including those that are within your authority to rectify

  • the needs of other occupations and trades associated with the removal or movement of existing plumbing to prepare a space for a new installation

  • the needs of other occupations and trades associated with the process of installing basic plumbing and the importance of communication and time management to ensure the work is completed in the most efficient way

  • how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported in relation to:

    • sinks

    • basins

    • baths

    • taps

    • boiler taps

    • waste services

    • WCs

    • bidets

    • shower trays

    • shower valves

    • pumps

    • laundry appliances

    • dishwashers

    • heated towel rails

    • heated radiators

    • water softeners

    • water descalers

    • copper pipes

    • plastic pipes

    • sealants

    • adhesives

    • digital equipment