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Diploma in

Plumbing
DURATION: 2 years or 4 semesters

Within the building construction industry, plumbers are responsible for

installing safe and efficient plumbing systems that promote proper
hygiene and sanitation. This requires a sound knowledge of tools and

materials as well as up-to-date knowledge of the plumbing industry.
The Diploma in Plumbing programme provides students with this
knowledge base and so prepares them for entry-level positions in the

plumbing industry.
Students may gain the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ)

Building (Plumbing) Level 1.

The courses covered in this programme are:
 Calculations for Building Construction

 Communication Skills

 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

 Computer Studies

 Mathematics for Construction

 Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare

 Plumbing Practice

 Plumbing Theory

 Technical Drawing for Building Construction

 Trade Drawing for Building Construction

 Work Ethics