Plumbing is all about sanitation and hygiene in-fact the
importance of plumbing and pipe fitting can not be over emphasized
Saturday, 25 March 2017
Friday, 24 March 2017
PLUMBING AND PIPE-FITTING IN OHANSO
Introduction
Plumbing is a system of piping that conveys water, gas and air in and out of the building. Imagine your own home without its water supply, water closet, wash hand basin, bath, sink and drains, and then try to visualize the dismal discomfort that would be your lot. By law a habitable building must be weather-proved, have a pure water supply, correctly fixed sanitary appliances and drains. The plumber is concerned with all these important requirements. The plumber also deals with hot water supplies, and the warming of building, particularly domestic dwellings by central heating system. Also imagine our nation Nigeria being an oil-rich nation with its oil wells of which plumbers are responsible for all the pipe fitting works.
PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING IN F.S.T.C OHANSO
Plumbing and pipe fitting started in this school F. S. T. C Ohanso about twenty five (25) years ago, when the school was at Okposi Ebonyi state, known as F.T.C. okposi. To F.T.C ohanso Ndoki Ukwa EastL.G.A Abia State. Plumbing and pipe fitting has been one of the trade courses offered in the college since its inception. A student could be admitted to undertake plumbing and pipe fitting as a trade course in Federal science and Technical College, ohanso after completing his or her Junior school Certificate Examination (J.S.C.E) together with federal common entrance examination which is a prerequisite for admission into any federal unity colleges in the country. With the qualification the student will be admitted to run a three- year course under plumbing and pipe fitting which commences from senior Technical One (ST1) to Senior Technical Three (ST3). At the end of the three year course in the above stated trade, the student will be awarded with the following certificate: NAeTEB (NTC) and trade test 2/3, which will earn him/her admission into any polytechnic or university of his choice. In the same vein the trade test certificate with the NABTEB (NTC) will enable him/her be employed in any reputable company of his choice. Considering the nature of unemployment in our nation Nigeria, the Federal Government deemed it necessary to introduce trade courses to the senior science (SS) student, demanding any student in senior science to choose any trade course of his choice so that at the end of the three years, students will be self- reliant which will also assist curb the menace of poverty and unemployment in our society. The trade courses offered by the senior science students will also help them to be employed in any reputable company as a skilled worker, and even as being self- employed. The NABTEB (NTC) which will be awarded after completing the three year course in plumbing and pipe fitting in the college, with five (5) credit including English, Mathematics and Plumbing/ Pipe Fitting will enable him gain admission into any polytechnic or university of his choice to major in any engineering field, which will earn the student the following degrees: HND (Higher National Diploma) or B.sc (Engineering). The importance of plumbing and pipe fitting as a pragmatic profession as earlier stated cannot be overemphasized. It is indispensable in our individual homes and in the society at large. Finally, 1 put to you
Plumbing is a system of piping that conveys water, gas and air in and out of the building. Imagine your own home without its water supply, water closet, wash hand basin, bath, sink and drains, and then try to visualize the dismal discomfort that would be your lot. By law a habitable building must be weather-proved, have a pure water supply, correctly fixed sanitary appliances and drains. The plumber is concerned with all these important requirements. The plumber also deals with hot water supplies, and the warming of building, particularly domestic dwellings by central heating system. Also imagine our nation Nigeria being an oil-rich nation with its oil wells of which plumbers are responsible for all the pipe fitting works.
PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING IN F.S.T.C OHANSO
Plumbing and pipe fitting started in this school F. S. T. C Ohanso about twenty five (25) years ago, when the school was at Okposi Ebonyi state, known as F.T.C. okposi. To F.T.C ohanso Ndoki Ukwa EastL.G.A Abia State. Plumbing and pipe fitting has been one of the trade courses offered in the college since its inception. A student could be admitted to undertake plumbing and pipe fitting as a trade course in Federal science and Technical College, ohanso after completing his or her Junior school Certificate Examination (J.S.C.E) together with federal common entrance examination which is a prerequisite for admission into any federal unity colleges in the country. With the qualification the student will be admitted to run a three- year course under plumbing and pipe fitting which commences from senior Technical One (ST1) to Senior Technical Three (ST3). At the end of the three year course in the above stated trade, the student will be awarded with the following certificate: NAeTEB (NTC) and trade test 2/3, which will earn him/her admission into any polytechnic or university of his choice. In the same vein the trade test certificate with the NABTEB (NTC) will enable him/her be employed in any reputable company of his choice. Considering the nature of unemployment in our nation Nigeria, the Federal Government deemed it necessary to introduce trade courses to the senior science (SS) student, demanding any student in senior science to choose any trade course of his choice so that at the end of the three years, students will be self- reliant which will also assist curb the menace of poverty and unemployment in our society. The trade courses offered by the senior science students will also help them to be employed in any reputable company as a skilled worker, and even as being self- employed. The NABTEB (NTC) which will be awarded after completing the three year course in plumbing and pipe fitting in the college, with five (5) credit including English, Mathematics and Plumbing/ Pipe Fitting will enable him gain admission into any polytechnic or university of his choice to major in any engineering field, which will earn the student the following degrees: HND (Higher National Diploma) or B.sc (Engineering). The importance of plumbing and pipe fitting as a pragmatic profession as earlier stated cannot be overemphasized. It is indispensable in our individual homes and in the society at large. Finally, 1 put to you
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
What is Plumbing?
The installation, maintenance, extension, alteration and removal of all piping, plumbing fixtures, plumbing appliances, and plumbing appurtenances is connected with the following:
a) Sanitary drainage system and related vent systems.
b) Storm water drainage facilities and venting systems.
c) Public or private potable water supply systems.
d) The initial connection to a potable water supply upstream of any required backflow prevention device and the final connection that discharges indirectly into public or private disposal system.
e) Medical gas and medical vacuum systems.
f) Indirect waste piping, including refrigeration and air conditioning drainage.
g) Liquid waste or sewage, and water supply, of any premises to their connection with approved water supply system or to an acceptable disposal facility.
Goal of a Plumber
The goal of a plumber is to protect the health, safety, and comfort of the nation.Plumbers accomplish this goal in two ways.
1 Plumbers install safe, reliable plumbing systems.
2 Plumbers maintain and repair existing systems properly.
The health and safety of a plumber is just as important as that of the customers.
Besides scalding, one of the biggest health and safety issues facing plumbers today is contamination caused by an improper cross-connection between plumbing systems.
Cross-connection
is arrangement between a potable water system and a non-potable water system in which accidental pressure differential between the two systems causes backflow of contaminated water into the fresh water system.Backflow can force wastes through a cross-connection.
Several things can cause backflow:
• Cuts or break in the water main
• Failure of a pump
• Injection of air into the system
• Accidental connection to a high-pressure source
When waste water or other liquids are siphoned into the fresh water supply, they can cause contamination, sickness, and even death.
Escherichia coli, also known as E. coli, and Legionella can be spread through backflow from contaminated system.
Note:
Safety devices called backflow preventers keeps waste water from entering the water supply system.
Methods for Making Water Safe
To prevent the spread of harmful organisms, chemicals, and materials through water supply system, water is made safe through disinfection, filtration, and softening.Disinfection
To disinfect water means to destroy harmful organisms in the water.Filtration
Filtration is the process of cleaning water to remove particles and chemicals.Softening
Softening removes magnesium and sodium salt that causes scale on the inside of pipe and fittings.Introduction to the Plumbing Profession
Plumbers protect the health, safety and comfort of a nation.
Plumbers who are well trained are able to install safe and efficient plumbing systems, which reduces the spread of diseases and improves sanitation.
In order to be successful in the profession and carry out a wide range of tasks, plumbers need to be adept.
They must also have critical thinking skills and a firm grasp of mathematics.
The basic requirements of a plumber:
1 Plumbers should cultivate appropriate skills and knowledge.
2 Plumbers should develop professional work habits.
3 Plumbers should convey a positive, cooperative attitude.
4 Plumbers should practice good safety habits every day.
From kitchens and bathrooms to golf courses and parks to municipal sanitary, sewage, and water systems, plumbing is practically everywhere.
Because our man-made environment relies on plumbing, plumbers play a very important role in society. The system that plumbers install does many things, including the following:
• Makes drinking water safe and pure
• Protects homes and businesses from fire
• Helps keep basements dry
• Helps keep lawns and gardens green
Typical Skill Set of a Plumber
i) A plumber must have critical thinking skills to be able to read and interpret construction drawings, review manufacturers' specification, understand and apply legal standards, rough in entire plumbing systems, and troubleshoot problems.
ii) Plumbers must have a firm grasp of basic mathematics.
iii)They need to be fairly fit and flexible because their work can be physically demanding. Plumbers often work in cramped spaces and do a lot of work standing up.
Plumbers need these skills because they perform a wide range of tasks.
Plumbers design, install, repair, and maintain potable (drinkable) water supply lines and piping layout; drainage systems; drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems; and gas systems.
There are many professions related to plumbing that require the same base knowledge.
Plumbing Apprenticeship Programs
Plumbing apprenticeship programs ensure that trainees are able to perform job-related tasks safely. Plumbing apprentices are able to choose from multiple career paths.Skills, interests, and ability to obtain the right training and remain apprised of industry developments will dictate how far a plumber can progress in the trade.
Irrespective of the path that is chosen, plumbers should never take chances with their own safety or the safety of others. They should always be professional, and adhere to relevant codes.
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