Worksheet – 25333 (v2) Demonstrate knowledge of the plumbing industry within a BCATS environment

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Plumbing work is defined as the installation of what features in a water supply system?

Name the points on a plumbing system where plumbing work technically

(a) begins and

(b) ends

As well as the installation of water supply pipes, fixtures, appliances, equipment, and waste and discharge pipes, what other installations can plumbers undertake?

Correctly insert words to complete the following:

In the installation of sanitary plumbing systems, sanitary fixtures need to be firmly …………… to the building and …………… piped.

In the installation of sanitary plumbing systems, sanitary appliances need to be connected to the water supply and waste water system using …………… …………….

Rain water systems use channels at the edge of the roof called ……………, and …………… pipes in order to convey rain water from the roof to the …………… water drain.

Waste water is that which has been used for domestic …………… or …………….

Foul water contains …………… and/or ……………, also known as …….……… ……………

By law, ……………… pipes are allowed to discharge waste water in the open air above a …………..…… trap.

By law, ……….……… pipes must be connected to a drain or a discharge …….………….

Traps contain a water ……..……… in order to prevent foul gases entering the building.

Trap seals can be lost through either ……………… or ……….……….

……..……… pipes allow ………..…… into or out from the plumbing system in order to

prevent the loss of the trap…………….

Who would be a direct client of a plumber?

List 4 possible clients a plumber could sub-contract to:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Explain what is meant by:

“Accredited supply network”

Trade account

Trade discount

“Five year guarantee”

Why does a plumber need product training?

What does a person require in order to legally carry out plumbing work?

What tasks are plumbers responsible for in relation to gas installations?

What tasks are builders and carpenters responsible for in relation to plumbing installations?

What task(s) might a roofing contractor be required to carry out in relation to plumbing installation work?

Insert the correct words in order to complete the following sentences:

A trainee plumber must sign a training agreement with their employer and the organisation called ……………………………………………………………...

Training is not carried out by the Skills Organisation, but by an accredited

………………………….. …………………………….

The Skills Organisation is responsible for how training providers ………………………. and ………………….. trainees.

The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) is responsible for setting and

marking …………….. exams, issuing ………………… Iicenses.

In addition to the building owner, who else can raise a building consent for plumbing work?

Which organisation(s) is responsible for issuing building consents?

Who determines whether plumbing work that has been carried out is correct and complies with regulations?

Who can legally carry out plumbing work?

Who can supervise an apprentice plumber?

Does a Licensed plumber legally require supervision?

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