HND in Sanitary Installation & Plumbing (2 Years)

This practical diploma equips students with technical skills to design, install, and maintain modern water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Program Focus:

  • Core Technical Skills:

    • Pipe system design & installation (PVC, copper, PEX)

    • Water supply & distribution networks

    • Wastewater & drainage systems

    • Gas line installation basics

  • Specialized Training:

    • Plumbing codes & building regulations

    • Solar water heating systems

    • Rainwater harvesting techniques

    • Septic tank & sewage treatment design

Hands-On Learning:

✔️ Workshop practice (cutting, threading, welding pipes)
✔️ Installation simulations (toilets, sinks, water heaters)
✔️ Blueprint reading & CAD for plumbing designs
✔️ 300-hour industry apprenticeship

Career Pathways:

  • Licensed Plumbing Technician

  • Water System Installer

  • Sanitation Maintenance Supervisor

  • Plumbing Project Assistant

  • Public Health Engineering Technician

African Context Focus:

🔹 Low-cost sanitation solutions
🔹 Urban water conservation systems
🔹 Maintenance of high-rise plumbing

Progression Options:

→ Entry into Year 3 of Environmental/Building Services Engineering degrees
→ Professional certification (e.g., CIPB, IOPD)

Ideal For:

Students seeking hands-on careers in construction firms, utility companies, or self-employment.