Plumbing basics
What plumbing basics means
Understand water supply, pipes and simple repairs.
Before you start
Not confident yet? Work through Carpentry & joinery basics first.
Worked example
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
Which pipe material is most common for cold-water supply in modern buildings?
- cast iron
- PVC/PPR plastic
- bamboo
- lead
Working: PVC and PPR plastic pipes are cheap, rust-free and easy to join; lead is banned as toxic.
Curriculum and exam alignment
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Related skills
Other Building & Construction Technology skills in TVET & Trade Skills, at the same point in the course.
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Exams that assess plumbing basics
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Practise plumbing basics
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