TESDA-OP-CO-01-F11

(Rev. No. 00-03/08/17)

COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design

Course Title: Plumbing

Nominal Duration: 168 Hours
Qualification Level: NC I

Course Description: The PLUMBING NC I Qualification consists of

Competencies that a person must achieve in installing a
single plumbing unit which includes one unit each of water
meter, water closet, lavatory, shower with single point water
heater and kitchen sink. It also includes installing floor
drains and faucets.

This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of

Construction – Civil Works sub-sector.

Trainee Entry Requirements:

To qualify as trainee for Plumbing NC I, a candidate:

 must be least Junior High School (Grades 9 & 10) level or graduate;
 must perform basic mathematical computation; and
 must be able to communicate orally and in writing.

This list does not include specific institutional requirements such as written
entrance exam, appropriate work experience, and other that may be required of
the trainees by the school or training center delivering TVET program.
 Course Structure:

Basic Competencies:
No. of Hours: (28 hours)

Unit of Module Learning Outcomes Nominal

Competency Duration
1. Receive and 1.1 Receiving and 1.1.1 Follow routinary 7
Respond to Responding to speaking & message
Workplace Workplace 1.1.2 Perform work duties
Communication Communication following written
notices
2. Work with 2.1 Working with 2.1.1 Develop effective 7
Others Others workplace relationship
2.1.2 Contribute to work
group activities
3. Demonstrate 3.1 Demonstrating 3.3.1 3.1.1 Define the purpose 7
Work Values Work Values of work
3.3.2 3.1.2 Apply work
values / ethics
3.1.3 Deal with ethical
problems
3.3.4 3.1.4 Maintain integrity of
conduct in the workplace
4. Practice 4.1 Practicing 4.1.1 Sort and remove 7
Housekeeping Housekeeping unnecessary items
Procedures Procedures 4.1.2 Arrange items
4.1.3 Maintain work
areas, tools and
equipment
4.1.4 Follow standardize
work process and
procedures
4.1.5 Perform work
spontaneously
 Common Competencies
No. of Hours: (20 hours)

Unit of Module Learning Outcomes Nominal

Competency Duration
1. Prepare 1.1 Preparing 1.1.1 Identify 5
Construction Construction Materials materials
Materials and Tools and Tools 1.1.2 Requisition
materials
1.1.3 Receive and
inspect materials
2. Observe 2.1 Observing 2.1.1 Identify and 5
Procedures, Procedures, access specification/
Specifications and Specifications and manuals
Manuals of Manuals of Instruction 2.1.2 Interpret
Instruction manuals
2.1.3 Apply
information in manual
2.1.4 Store Manual
3. Perform 3.1 Performing 3.1.1 Select 5
Mensuration and Mensuration and measuring instruments
calculations Calculations 3.1.2 Carry out
measurements and
calculations
4. Maintain Tools 4.1 Maintaining Tools 4.1.1 Check condition of 5
and Equipment and Equipment tools and equipment
4.1.2 Perform basic
preventive maintenance
4.1.3 Store tools and
equipment
 Core Competencies
No. of Hours: (120 hours)

Unit of Module Learning Outcomes Nominal

Competency Duration
1. Prepare 1.1 Preparing Plumbing 1.1.1 Prepare Tools and 25
Plumbing Layout Layout Materials
1.1.2 Perform stub-out /
roughing-in
1.1.3 Clean-up work area and
maintain tools
2. Make Piping 2.1 Making Piping 2.1.1 Fit-up joint and 25
Joints and Joints and Connections fittings for PVC pipe
Connections 2.1.2 Perform threaded
pipe joints and
connections
2.1.3 Caulk joints
3. Perform Minor 3.1 Performing Minor 3.1.1 Perform piping 30
Construction Work Construction Work layouts
3.1.2 Cut pipes through
walls and floors
4. Install and 4.1 Installing and 4.1.1 Prepare for 40
Assemble Single Assembling Single plumbing works
Plumbing Unit Plumbing Unit 4.1.2 Install pipes and
fittings
4.1.3 Install hot and cold
water supply
4.1.4 Install/ assemble
plumbing fixtures
B. Modules of Instruction

Basic Competencies

Unit of Competency: Receive and Respond to Workplace Communication

Modules Title: Receiving and Responding to Workplace Communication
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
receive, respond and act on verbal and written communication.
Nominal Duration: 7 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Follow routinary speaking & message

LO2. Perform work duties following written notices

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 Follow routinary speaking & message

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Required  Parts of a  Exercise  Video  Direct
information is speech conciseness in presentation Observation
gathered by  Knowledge receiving and  Actual demo  Oral
listening of organizational clarifying  role playing interview
attentively and policies/ guide- messages/  Written
correctly lines in regard to information/ Evaluation
interpreting or processing communication  Third Party
understanding internal/external  Information Report
information/ information documentation
instructions procedures
Instructions/  Ethical work  Company  Video  Direct
information are practices in policies and presentation Observation
properly handling procedures  Actual demo  Oral
recorded communications  Organization  role playing interview
 Communica- manuals  Written
tion process Evaluation
 Kinds of  Third Party
sentence Report
Instructions  Kinds of  Received and  Direct  Direct
are acted upon sentence acted on verbal Observation Observation
immediately  Knowledge of messages and  Oral  Oral
organizational instruction interview and interview
 in accordance policies/guideline  Service written test  Written
with informa- s in regard to manual Evaluation
tion received processing  Third Party
internal/external Report
information
Clarification is  Knowledge of  Demonstrated  Direct  Direct
sought from organizational competency in Observation Observation
workplace policies/guide- recording  Oral  Oral
supervisor on lines in regard instructions/infor interview and interview
all occasions to processing mation written test  Written
when any internal/external  Information Evaluation
instruction/inf information documentation  Third Party
ormation is not  Parts of a procedures Report
clear sentence
 Communica-
tion process

LO2. Perform work duties following written notices

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Written notices  Knowledge  Practice  Video  Direct
and instructions of accuracy in presentation Observation
are read and organizational following  Actual demo  Oral
interpreted policies/guide- written/ oral  role playing interview
correctly in lines in regard instruction/  Written
accordance with to processing information Evaluation
organizational internal/exter-  Practice  Third
guidelines nal information written and Party Report
 Work oral
practices in communica-
handling tion skills
communica-
tions
Routine written  Work  Case Study in  Video  Direct
instruction are practices in handling presentation Observation
followed in handling written  Actual demo  Oral
sequence communication communication  role playing interview
 Communica-  Practice  Written
tion processes relaying/ Evaluation
disseminating  Third
messages/ Party Report
information
Feedback is  Receiving  Practice  Video  Direct
given to and clarifying written and presentation
Observation
 workplace communica- oral communi-  Actual demo  Oral
supervisor tions, messages cation skills  Role playing interview
based on the and information  Analyze  Written
instructions/inf  Recording different Evaluation
ormation messages messages  Third
received Party Report

Unit of Competency: Work with Others

Modules Title: Working with Others
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to develop workplace relationship and
contribute in workplace activities.
Nominal Duration: 7 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Develop effective workplace relationship

LO2. Contribute to work group activities

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 Develop effective workplace relationship

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Duties and  Job  Provided  Group  Interviews/
responsibilities description support to discussion  Oral
are done in a and team members  Role play Questioning
positive manner employment to ensure goals  Interaction  Written
to promote arrangement are met Test
cooperation and  Organiza-  Demonstra-
good tion
tion’s policy
relationship  Observation
relevant to
work role
 Obtaining
feedback from
supervisor and
colleagues and
clients
Assistance  Team  Accessed  Group  Interviews/
is sought from structure learning discussion  Oral
workgroup  Supervision opportunities  Role play Questioning
when and account-  Interaction
difficulties arise ability to extend own  Written
and addressed requirement personal work Test
through including competencies to  Demonstra-
OHS tion
discussions enhance team
 Formal/infor  Observation
goals and
mal
outcomes
performance
appraisal

Feedback  Code of  Acted on  Group  Interviews/

provided by conduct feedback from discussion  Oral
others in the  Assisting a clients and  Role play Questioning
team is colleagues  Interaction  Written
colleagues
encourage Test
acknowledged  Open
communica-  Demonstra-
and acted upon tion
tion channels
 Observation
 Acknowled-
ging
satisfactory/
unsatisfactory
performance

Differences  Personal  Provided  Group  Interviews/

in personal reflective support to discussion  Oral
values and behavior team mem-bers  Role play Questioning
beliefs are strategies to ensure goals  Interaction  Written
respected and Test
 Routine are met
acknowledged  Demonstra-
in the organization
tion
development methods for
 Observation
monitoring
service
delivery
 Ethical
Sentences
 LO2. Contribute to work group activities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Support  Explaining  Acted on  Group  Interviews/
is provided to /clarifying. feedback from discussion  Oral
team members  Helping clients and  Role play Questioning
to ensure colleagues colleagues  Interaction  Written
workgroup  Providing  Accessed Test
goals are met encouragement learning  Demonstra-
 Undertaking opportunities tion
extra task if to extend own  Observation
necessary personal work
competencies
to enhance
team goals
and outcomes

Constructive  Goals,  Acted on  Group  Interviews/

contributions to objectives, feedback from discussion  Oral
workgroup plans system clients and  Role play Questioning
goals and tasks and process  Interaction  Written
colleagues
are made  Legal and Test
according to organizational  Accessed
 Demonstra-
organizational policy/guidelin learning tion
requirements es and opportunities
 Observation
requirements to extend own
 Define personal work
resources competencies
parameters to enhance
 Quality and team goals
continues
and outcomes
improvement
processes and
standard

Information  Clarifying the  Acted on  Group  Interviews/

relevant to organization’s feedback from discussion  Oral
work is shared preferred task clients and  Role play Questioning
with team completion  Interaction  Written
colleagues
members to methods Test
ensure  Open  Accessed  Demonstra-
designated communication learning tion
goals are met  Encouraging opportunities  Observation
colleagues to extend own
 Acknowled- personal work
ging competencies to
satisfactory/ enhance team
 unsatisfactory goals and
performance outcomes
 Workplace
hazards, risks
and control

Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Work Values

Modules Title: Demonstrating Work Values
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills, and attitude in
demonstrating proper work values.
Nominal Duration: 7 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Define the purpose of work

LO2. Apply work values/ethics
LO3. Deal with ethical problems
LO4. Maintain integrity of conduct in the workplace

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1 Define the purpose of work

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
One’s unique  Purpose of  Defined one’s  Group  Demonstra-
sense of Work unique sense discussion tion
purpose for of purpose for  Interaction  Observation
working and working  Oral
the why’s of Questioning
work are
identified,
reflected on and
clearly defined
for one’s
development as
a person and as
a member of
society

Personal  Benefits  Clarified and  Group  Demonstra-

mission is in gained out of affirmed work discussion tion
harmony with work values/ethics  Interaction  Observation
company’s /concepts  Oral
values consistently in Questioning
the workplace
 LO2 Apply work values/ethics

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Work  Concept of  Simulate work  Lecture  Written
values/ethics/ work responsibilities,  Group Exam
concepts are values/ethics corporate and Discussion  Demonstra-
classified and company social  Role Play tion
reaffirmed in policies and responsibilities  Observa-
accordance guidelines tion
with the  Self-paced
transparent
company
ethical
standards,
policies and
guidelines

Work practices  Work ethical  Demonstrated  Lecture  Written

are undertaken standard personal  Group Exam
in compliance  Company/in behavior and Discussion  Demonstra-
with industry dustry relationships  Role Play tio
work ethical resources with co-  Observa-
standards,  Work workers tion
organizational practices and/or clients  Self-paced
policy and consistent
guidelines with ethical
standards,
policy and
guidelines

Personal  Company’s  Simulate work  Lecture  Written

behavior and identified responsibilities,  Group Exam
relationships ethical corporate and Discussion  Demonstra-
with co- problems social  Role Play tion
workers and/or  Work responsibilities  Observa-
clients are incidents/ tion
conducted in situation  Self-paced
accordance
with ethical
standards,
policy and
guidelines

Company  Standard  Demonstrated  Lecture  Written

resources are operating personal  Group Exam
used in procedures behavior and Discussion  Demonstra-
accordance  Report relationships  Role Play tion
with writing and with co-
transparent documenta- workers  Observa-
company tion and/or clients tion
ethical consistent  Self-paced
standard, with ethical
policies and standards,
guidelines policy and
guidelines

LO3. Deal with ethical problems

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Company  Work ethical  Used  Lecture  Written
ethical standard company  Group Exam
standards,  Company/in resources in Discussion  Demonstra-
organizational dustry accordance
 Role Play tion
policy and resources with company
ethical Self-paced  Observa-
guidelines on
standard, tion
the prevention
policies and  Self-paced
and reporting of guidelines.
unethical  Followed
conduct are company
accessed and ethical
applied in standards,
accordance organizational
policy and
with
guidelines on
transparent the
company prevention
ethical and reporting
standard, of unethical
policies and conduct/
behavior
guidelines

Work  Work  Present  Lecture  Written

incidents/ practices situation  Group Exam
situations are  Company’s depicting Discussion  Demonstra-
reported identified ethical
 Role Play tion
and/or resolved ethical problems in
problems work Self-paced  Observa-
in accordance
 Work  Practice tion
with company
incidents/ Standard  Self-paced
protocol/guidel situation operating
ines procedures
Resolution  Standard  Practice  Lecture  Written
and/or referral operating reporting and  Group Exam
of ethical procedures documenting Discussion  Demonstra-
problems Report work process
 Role Play tion
identified are writing and
used as learning documentati  Followed Self-paced  Observa-
opportunities. on company tion
ethical  Self-paced
standards,
organizational
policy and
guidelines on
the
prevention
and reporting
of unethical
conduct/
behavior

LO4. Maintain integrity of conduct in the workplace

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Personal work  Fundamental  Defined one’s  Lecture  Written
practices and rights at unique sense Group Exam
values are work of purpose for Discussion  Demonstra-
demonstrated including working
Role Play tion
consistently gender
with acceptable sensitivity Self-paced  Observa-
ethical conduct  Work tion
and company’s Responsibili-  Self-paced
core values. ties/functions Interviews/
Questioning

Instructions to  Corporate  Clarified and  Lecture  Written

co-workers are social affirmed work  Group Exam
provided based responsibilities values/ethics Discussion  Demonstra-
on ethical,  Human / concepts
 Role Play tion
lawful and Relations consistently in
reasonable the workplace  Self-paced  Observa-
directives. tion
 Self-paced
Interviews/
Questioning
 Company  Interperso-  Demonstrated  Lecture  Written
values/practice nal Relations work  Group Exam
s are shared  Value practices Discussion  Demonstra-
with co- Formation satisfactorily
 Role Play tion
workers using  Professional and
appropriate Code of consistently in  Observa-
behavior and Conduct and compliance tion
language. Ethics with industry  Self-paced
work ethical Interviews/
standards, Questioning
organizational
policy and
guidelines

Unit of Competency: Practice housekeeping procedures

Modules Title: Practicing housekeeping procedures
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in
applying the basic housekeeping procedures.
Nominal Duration: 7 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Sort and remove unnecessary items

LO2. Arrange items
LO3. Maintain work areas, tools and equipment
LO4. Follow standardize work process and procedures
LO5. Perform work spontaneously

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Sort and remove unnecessary items

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Reusable, recyclable  Principles of  Practiced  Lecture  Demonstra-
materials are sorted 5S the basic  Group tion
in accordance with  Safety signs procedure Discussion  Observation
company/office and symbols s of 5S  Role Play  Interviews /
procedures  Self-paced questioning
Unnecessary items  Environmen  Analyze  Lecture  Demonstra-
are removed and -tal require- and  Group tion
disposed of in ments relative perform Discussion  Observation
accordance with to work safety practice  Role Play  Interviews /
company or office  Accident/ exercises  Self-paced  questioning
procedures Hazard involving
reporting environme
procedures ntal
 requireme
nt relative
to work

LO2. Arrange items

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Items are arranged  Principles of  Practiced  Lecture  Written
in accordance with 5S the basic  Group Exam
company/ office  Safety signs procedure Discussion  Demonstrati
house-keeping and symbols s of 5S  Role Play on
procedures  Observation
 Interviews/
Questioning

Work area is  Principles of  Practiced  Lecture  Written

arranged according 5S the basic  Group Exam
to job requirements  Accident/Ha procedure Discussion  Demonstrati
zard of 5S  Role Play on
reporting  Observation
procedures  Interviews/
Questioning

Activities are  Environ-  Practiced  Lecture  Written
prioritized based on mental the basic  Group Exam
instructions require- procedure Discussion  Demonstra-
ments of 5S  Role Play tion
relative to  Observation
work safety  Interviews/
 Accident/Ha Questioning
zard
reporting
procedures

Items are provided  Safety signs  Practiced  Lecture  Written
with clear and and symbols the basic  Group Exam
visible identification  Environmen procedure Discussion  Demonstrati
marks based on tal require- of 5S  Role Play on
procedure ments  Observation
relative to  Interviews/
work safety Questioning

Safety equipment  Safety signs  Practiced  Lecture  Written

and evacuation and symbols the basic  Group Exam
passages are kept Discussion
clear and accessible  Accident/Ha procedure  Role Play  Demonstrati
based on zard of 5S on
instructions reporting  Observation
procedures  Interviews/
Questioning

LO3. Maintain work areas, tools and equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Cleanliness and  Maintenan  Develop-  Lecture  Written
orderliness of work ce system ment of  Group Exam
area is maintained maintenance Discussion  Demonstra-
in accordance with procedures  Role Play tion
company/office for  Self-paced  Observation
procedures equipment,  Self-paced
tools and Interviews/
materials Questioning
 Monitor
maintenance
system for
equipment,
tools and
materials

Tools and  Mainte-  Practiced  Lecture  Written

equipment are nance of the basic  Group Exam
cleaned in tools and procedures Discussion  Demonstra-
accordance with equipment of 5S  Role Play tion
manufacturer’s  Monitor  Self-paced  Observation
instructions/manual maintenance  Self-paced
system for Interviews/
equipment, Questioning
tools and
materials

Minor repairs are  Good  Develop-  Lecture  Written

performed on tools Housekeeping ment of  Group Exam
and equipment in procedures maintenance Discussion  Demonstra-
accordance with procedures  Role Play tion
manufacturer’s for equipment,  Self-paced  Observation
instruction/manual tools and  Self-paced
materials Interviews/
 Monitor Questioning
Maintenance
system for
 equipment,
tools and
materials
Defective tools and  Proper  Practiced  Lecture  Written
equipment are attitude the basic  Group Exam
reported to towards procedures Discussion  Demonstra-
immediate work of 5S  Role Play tion
supervisor  Developme  Self-paced  Observation
nt of  Self-paced
maintenance Interviews/
procedures Questioning
for equipment,
tools and
materials

LO4. Follow standardize work process and procedures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Materials for  Maintenance  Practiced  Lecture  Written
common use are system the basic  Group Exam
maintained in  Maintenance procedure Discussion  Demonstra-
designated area of tools and of 5S  Role Play tion
based on equipment  Self-paced  Observation
procedures  Self-paced
Interviews/
Questioning

Work is performed  Good House-  Practiced  Lecture  Written

according to keeping the basic  Group Exam
standard work procedure procedure Discussion  Demonstra-
procedures  Proper of 5S  Role Play tion
Attitude  Self-paced  Observation
towards  Self-paced
work Interviews/
Questioning

Abnormal incidents  Maintenance  Practiced  Lecture  Written

are reported to of tools and the basic  Group Exam
immediate equipment procedure Discussion  Demonstra-
supervisor  Proper of 5S  Role Play tion
Attitude  Self-paced  Observation
towards  Self-paced
work Interviews/
Questioning
 LO5. Perform work spontaneously

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Work is performed  Principles of  Practiced  Lecture  Demonstra-
as per instruction 5S the basic  Group tion
 Safety signs procedure Discussion  Observation
and symbols of 5S  Role Play  Interviews /
 Environmen  Self-paced questioning
tal
requirement
relative to
work safety
 Accident/
Hazard
reporting
procedures

Company and office  Safety signs  Practiced  Lecture  Demonstra-

decorum are and symbols the basic  Group tion
followed and  Environmen procedure Discussion  Observation
complied with tal of 5S  Role Play  Interviews /
requirement  Self-paced questioning
relative to
work safety

Work is performed  Environmen  Practiced  Lecture  Demonstra-

in accordance with tal the basic  Group tion
Occupational Safety requirement procedure Discussion  Observation
and Health relative to of 5S  Role Play  Interviews /
Standards (OSHS) work safety  Self-paced questioning
 Accident/
Hazard
reporting
procedures
 COMMON UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Unit of Competency: Prepare Construction Materials and Tools

Modules Title: Preparing Construction Materials and Tools
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on
identifying, requesting and receiving construction
(plumbing) materials and tools in various workplace
settings.
Nominal Duration: 5 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify materials

LO2. Requisition materials
LO3. Receive and inspect materials

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify materials

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Materials are  Different  Listed  Lecture  Direct
identified as per work materials and  Demonstra- observation
job requirements specification tools according tion  Questions
 Types, uses to quantity and  Group or
and job require- discussion interview
description ments  Powerpoint  Written test
of plumbing  Requested presentation  Portfolio
materials materials and (credentials)
and tools according
accessories to the list
prepared and
as per company
SOP

Quantity and  Types, uses  Inspected  Lecture  Direct

description of and issued  Demonstra- observation
materials conform description materials and tion  Questions
with the job of plumbing tools as per  Group or
requirements materials quantity and discussion interview
and job  Powerpoint  Written test
accessories specifications presentation  Portfolio
 Types, uses  Tools (credentials)
and
description
 of plumbing provided with
tools appropriate
safety devices

Tools and  Types, uses  Requested  Lecture  Direct

accessories are and materials and  Demonstra- observation
identified description tools according tion  Questions
according to job of plumbing to the list  Group or
requirements tools prepared and discussion interview
 List of as per company  Powerpoint  Written test
materials as SOP presentation  Portfolio
per company  Tools (credentials)
standards provided with
appropriate
safety devices

LO2. Requisition materials

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Materials and  Work  Listed  Discussion  Direct
tools needed are requirement materials  Simulation observation
requested  Types and and tools  Questions or
according to the uses of according to interview
identified plumbing quantity and
requirements materials and job
tools requirement
 Requested
materials
and tools
according to
the list
prepared
and as per
company
SOP

Request is done as  Types and  Requested  Discussion  Direct

per company uses of materials  Simulation observation
standard plumbing and tools  Questions or
operating materials and according to interview
procedures (SOP) tools the list
 Material take- prepared
off and as per
company
SOP
  Inspected
issued
materials
and tools as
per quantity
and job
specification

Substitute  Material take-  Inspected  Discussion  Direct

materials and off issued  Simulation observation
tools are provided  Requisition materials  Questions or
without procedures and tools as interview
sacrificing cost per quantity
and quality of and job
work specification
 Tools
provided
with
appropriate
safety
devices

LO3. Receive and inspect materials

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Materials and  Policy on  Listed  Practical  Written /
tools issued are receiving materials Exercise Oral Test
inspected as per material and tools  Demonstra-  Demonstra-
quantity and deliveries according to tion tion
specification quantity and
job
requirement
 Requested
materials
and tools
according to
the list
prepared
and as per
company
SOP

Tools, accessories  Material and  Requested  Practical  Written /

and materials are tools quality materials Exercise Oral Test
checked and defects and tools  Demonstra-  Demonstra-
according to tion tion
 the list
prepared
and as per
company
SOP
 Inspected
issued
materials
and tools as
per quantity
and job
specification

Materials and  Material  Inspected  Practical  Written /

tools are set aside handling issued Exercise Oral Test
to appropriate materials  Demonstra-  Demonstra-
location and tools as tion tion
per quantity
and job
specification
 Tools
provided
with
appropriate
safety
devices

Unit of Competency: Observe Procedures, Specifications and Manuals of

Instruction
Modules Title: Observing Procedures, Specifications and Manuals of Instruction
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on
identifying, interpreting, applying services to specifications
and manuals and storing manuals.
Nominal Duration: 5 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify and access specification/ manuals

LO2. Interpret manuals
LO3. Apply information in manual
LO4. Store Manual
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify and access specification/ manuals

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Appropriate  Types of  Identified and  Lecture  Oral
manuals are manuals used accessed  Demonstra- questioning
identified and in plumbing specification/ tion  Written test
accessed as per manuals as or
job requirement per job examination
requirement
 Interpreted
manuals in
accordance
with industry
practices

Version and date  Identifica-  Applied  Lecture  Oral

of manual are tion of symbols information in  Demonstra- questioning
checked to used in the manuals tion  Written test
ensure that manuals according to or
correct the given task examination
specification and  Stored
procedures are manuals in
identified accordance
with company
requirements

LO2. Interpret manuals

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Relevant  Types of  Identified and  Actual  Direct
sections, manuals used accessed demonstra- observation
chapters of in plumbing specification/ tion  Written test
specifications/  Types of manuals as  Group or
manuals are symbols used per job discussion examination
located in in manuals requirements
relation to the  Interpreted
work to be manuals in
conducted accordance
with industry
practices
Information and  System of  Applied  Actual  Direct
procedure in the measurement information in demonstra- observation
manual are  Unit manuals tion  Written test
interpreted in conversion according to  Group or
accordance with the given task discussion examination
industry  Stored
practices manuals in
accordance
with company
requirements

LO3. Apply information in manual

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Manual is  Types of  Identified and  Demonstra-  Demonstra-
interpreted manuals used accessed tion tion (able to
according to job in plumbing specification/  Group impart
requirements  Types and manuals as discussion knowledge
application of per job and skills)
symbols in requirements  Practical and
manuals  Interpreted oral exam
manuals in
accordance
with industry
practices

Work steps are  Types of  Interpreted  Demonstra-  Demonstra-

correctly manuals used manuals in tion tion (able to
identified in in plumbing accordance  Group impart
accordance with  Unit with industry discussion knowledge
manufacturer's conversion practices and skills)
specification  Practical and
oral exam

Manual data are  Types and  Identified and  Demonstra-  Demonstra-
applied application of accessed tion tion (able to
according to the symbols in specification/  Group impart
given task manuals manuals as per discussion knowledge
 Types and job and skills)
application of requirements  Practical and
symbols in oral exam
manuals

All correct  Types and  Identified and  Demonstra-  Demonstra-

sequencing and application accessed tion tion (able to
adjustments are specification/ impart
 interpreted in of symbols manuals as  Group knowledge
accordance with in manuals per job discussion and skills)
information  Unit requirements  Practical and
contained on the conversion  Interpreted oral exam
manual or manuals in
specifications accordance
with industry
practices

LO4. Store Manual

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Manual or  Types of  Applied  Demonstra-  Demonstra-
specification is manuals used information in tion tion
stored in plumbing manuals  Group  Practical and
appropriately to  Manual according to discussion oral exam
prevent damage, storing and the given task
ready access and maintaining  Stored
updating of procedures manuals in
information accordance
when required with company
in accordance requirements
with company
requirements

Unit of Competency: Perform Mensuration and Calculations

Modules Title: Performing Mensuration and Calculations
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on
identifying and measuring objects based on the required
performance standards.
Nominal Duration: 5 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select measuring instruments

LO2. Carry out measurements and calculations

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select measuring instruments

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Object or  Types of  Selected and  Lecture-  Direct
component to be measuring prepared demonstra- observa
measured is tools and appropriate tion tion
identified, its uses measuring  Group  Oral
classified and instruments in discussion questioning
interpreted accordance
according to the with job
appropriate regular requirements
geometric shape  Performed
measurements
and
calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO

Measuring tools are  Types of  Selected and  Lecture-  Direct

selected/identified measuring prepared demonstra- observa
as per object to be tools and appropriate tion tion
measured or job its uses measuring  Group  Oral
requirements instruments in discussion questioning
accordance
with job
requirements
 Performed
measurements
and
calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO

Correct  Types of  Selected and  Lecture-  Direct

specifications are measuring prepared demonstra- observa
obtained from tools and appropriate tion tion
relevant sources its uses measuring  Group  Oral
instruments in discussion questioning
accordance
with job
requirements
 Performed
measurements
and
calculations
according to
job
 requirements/
ISO

Appropriate  Types of  Selected and  Lecture-  Direct

measuring measuring prepared demonstra- observa
instruments are tools and appropriate tion tion
selected according its uses measuring  Group  Oral
to job instruments in discussion questioning
requirements accordance
with job
requirements
 Performed
measurements
and
calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO

Alternative  Types of  Selected and  Lecture-  Direct

measuring tools are measuring prepared demonstra- observa
used without tools and appropriate tion tion
sacrificing cost and its uses measuring  Group  Oral
quality of work instruments in discussion questioning
accordance
with job
requirements
 Performed
measurements
and
calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO

LO2. Carry out measurements and calculations

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Accurate  Measureme  Selected  Group  Written test
measurements are nts and discussion or
obtained according  Linear prepared  Practical Lab examination
to job measuremen appropriate  Demonstra-  Third party
requirements t measuring tion report
 Geometrical instruments  Demonstra-
measurement in accor- tion (able to
  Trade dance with impart
Mathematics job require- knowledge
 Unit ments and skills)
conversion  Performed
 Ratio and measurements
proportion and
 Area calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO

Alternative  Measureme  Selected  Group  Written test

measuring tools are nts and discussion or
used without  Linear prepared  Practical Lab examination
sacrificing cost and measurement appropriate  Demonstra-  Third party
quality of work  Geometrical measuring tion report
measurement instruments  Demonstra-
 Trade in accordance tion (able to
Mathematics with job impart
 Unit requirements knowledge
conversion  Performed and skills)
 Ratio and measurements
proportion and calculations
 Area according to job
requirements/ISO

Calculation needed  Measureme  Selected  Group  Written test

to complete work nts and discussion or
tasks are  Linear prepared  Practical Lab examination
performed using measurement appropriate  Demonstra-  Third party
the four basic  Geometrical measuring tion report
process of addition measurement instruments  Demonstra-
(+), subtraction(-),  Trade in accor dance tion (able to
multipli-cation (x) Mathematics with job impart
and division (/)  Unit requirements knowledge
conversion  Performed and skills)
 Ratio and measurements
proportion and calculations
 Area according to job
requirements/ISO

Calculations  Measureme  Selected  Group  Written test

involving fractions, nts and discussion or
percentages and  Linear prepared  Practical Lab examination
mixed numbers are measurement appropriate  Demonstra-  Third party
used to complete  Geometrical measuring tion report
workplace tasks measurement instruments  Demonstra-
in accor- tion (able to
  Trade dance with impart
Mathematics job knowledge
 Unit requirements and skills)
conversion  Performed
 Ratio and measurements
proportion and
 Area calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO

Numerical  Measureme  Selected  Group  Written test

computation is self- nts and discussion or
checked and  Linear prepared  Practical Lab examination
corrected for measurement appropriate  Demonstra-  Third party
accuracy  Geometrical measuring tion report
measurement instruments  Demonstra-
 Trade in accor- tion (able to
Mathematics dance with impart
 Unit job require- knowledge
conversion ments and skills)
 Ratio and  Performed
proportion measurements
 Area and
calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO

Instruments are  Measureme  Selected  Group  Written test

read to the limit of nts and discussion or
accuracy of the tool  Linear prepared  Practical Lab examination
measurement appropriate  Demonstra-  Third party
 Geometrical measuring tion report
measurement instruments  Demonstra-
 Trade in accordance tion (able to
Mathematics with job impart
 Unit requirements knowledge
conversion  Performed and skills)
 Ratio and measurements
proportion and
 Area calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO
Systems of  Measureme  Selected  Group  Written test
measurement nts and discussion or
identified and  Linear prepared  Practical Lab examination
converted measurement appropriate  Demonstra-  Third party
according to job  Geometrical measuring tion report
requirements/ ISO measurement instruments  Demonstra-
 Trade in accor- tion (able to
Mathematics dance with impart
 Unit job require- knowledge
conversion ments and skills)
 Ratio and  Performed
proportion measurements
 Area and
calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO

Work pieces are  Measureme  Selected  Group  Written test

measured nts and discussion or
according to job  Linear prepared  Practical Lab examination
requirements measurement appropriate  Demonstra-  Third party
 Geometrical measuring tion report
measurement instruments  Demonstra-
 Trade in accor- tion (able to
Mathematics dance with impart
 Unit job require- knowledge
conversion ments and skills)
 Ratio and  Performed
proportion measurements
 Area and
calculations
according to
job
requirements/
ISO
Unit of Competency: Maintain Tools and Equipment
Modules Title: Maintaining Tools and Equipment
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in
applying the basic housekeeping procedures.
Nominal Duration: 5 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Check condition of tools and equipment

LO2. Perform basic preventive maintenance
LO3. Store tools and equipment

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Check condition of tools and equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Materials, tools  Safety practices  Selected and  Lecture-  Direct
and equipment  use of PPE Used appro- demonstration observation
are identified priate proce-  Group  Oral
 handling of
according to sses, tools and discussion questioning
tools and
classification equipment to
equipment
and job carry out task
 good
requirements  Identified
housekeeping
functional
 Materials, tools
and non-
and equipment
functional
 types and uses tools and
of lubricants equipment
 types and uses
of cleaning
materials
 types and uses
of plumbing
tools
 types and uses
of plumbing
equipment

Non-functional  Materials, tools  Identified  Lecture-  Direct

tools and and equipment functional demonstration observation
equipment are  types and uses and non-  Group  Oral
segregated and of lubricants functional discussion questioning
labeled tools and
 types and uses
according to equipment
of cleaning
classification  Selected and
materials
used appro-
priate proce-
  types and uses sses, tools and
of plumbing equipment to
tools carry out task
 types and uses
of plumbing
equipment
 Operational
conditions of
plumbing tools
and equipment

Safety of tools  Operational  Identified  Lecture-  Direct

and equipment conditions of functional demonstration observation
are observed in plumbing tools and non-  Group  Oral
accordance and equipment functional discussion questioning
with  Plumbing tools tools and
manufacturer's and equipment equipment
instructions defects  Checked,
lubricated and
calibrated
tools, equip-
ment and
instruments
according to
manufacturer’
specifications

Condition of  Safety practices  Checked,  Lecture-  Direct

PPE are  use of PPE lubricated and demonstration observation
checked in  handling of calibrated  Group  Oral
accordance tools, equip- discussion questioning
tools and
with manufac- ment and
equipment
turer's instruments
 good
instructions according to
housekeeping
manufacturer’
 Plumbing tools
specifications
and equipment
 Selected and
defects
used appro-
priate proce-
sses, tools and
equipment to
carry out task
 LO2. Perform basic preventive maintenance

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Appropriate  Safety  Replaced  Simulation  Written test
lubricants are practices - use defective tools,  Group or examina-
identified of PPE - equipment and discussion tion
according to handling of their  Third party
 Practical Lab
types of tools and accessories report
equipment equipment -  Prepared and  Demonstra-
tion  Demonstra-
good submitted
tion (able
housekeeping inventory
to impart
 Materials, tools report, where
knowledge
and equipment applicable
and skills)
- types and
uses of
lubricants
- types and
uses of
cleaning
materials
 Preventive
maintenance
 Methods and
techniques
– Procedures

Tools and  Materials, tools  Replaced  Simulation  Written test

equipment are and equipment defective tools,  Group or examina-
lubricated - types and equipment and discussion tion
according to uses of their  Third party
 Practical Lab
preventive lubricants accessories report
maintenance - types and  Observed and  Demonstra-
tion  Demonstra-
schedule or uses of applied safe
tion (able
manufacturer's cleaning handling of
to impart
specifications materials tools and
knowledge
 Preventive equipment and
and skills)
maintenance safety work
- Methods and practices
techniques  Prepared and
- Procedures submitted
inventory
report, where
applicable

Measuring  Safety  Observed and  Simulation  Written test

instruments are practices applied safe  Group or examina-
checked and - use of PPE handling of discussion tion
calibrated in tools and
accordance with - handling of equipment and  Practical Lab  Third party
manufacturer’s tools and safety work  Demonstra- report
instructions equipment practices tion  Demonstra-
- good tion (able
housekeeping to impart
 Materials, tools knowledge
and equipment and skills)
- types and
uses of
lubricants
- types and
uses of
cleaning
materials

Tools are  Preventive  Prepared and  Simulation  Written test

cleaned and maintenance submitted  Group or examina-
lubricated - Methods and inventory discussion tion
according to techniques report, where  Third party
 Practical Lab
standard – Procedures applicable report
procedures  Safety  Observed and  Demonstra-
tion  Demonstra-
practices applied safe
tion (able
- use of PPE - handling of
to impart
handling of tools and
knowledge
tools and equipment and
and skills)
equipment safety work
- good practices
housekeeping

Defective  Safety  Replaced  Simulation  Written test

instruments practices defective tools,  Group or examina-
equipment and - use of PPE equipment and discussion tion
accessories are - handling of their  Third party
 Practical Lab
inspected and tools and accessories report
replaced equipment  Prepared and  Demonstra-
tion  Demonstra-
according to - good submitted
tion (able
manufacturer’s housekeeping inventory
to impart
specifications  Materials, tools report, where
knowledge
and equipment applicable
and skills)
- types and
uses of
lubricants
- types and
uses of
cleaning
materials
Tools are  Materials, tools  Observed and  Simulation  Written test
inspected, and equipment applied safe  Group or examina-
repaired and - types and handling of discussion tion
replaced after uses of tools and  Third party
 Practical Lab
use lubricants equipment and report
- types and safety work  Demonstra-
tion  Demonstra-
uses of practices
tion (able
cleaning  Prepared and
to impart
materials submitted
knowledge
 Preventive inventory
and skills)
maintenance report, where
- Methods and applicable
techniques
- Procedures
Work place is  Safety  Replaced  Simulation  Written test
cleaned and kept practices - use defective tools,  Group or examina-
in safe state in of PPE - equipment and discussion tion
line with handling of their  Third party
 Practical Lab
Occupational tools and accessories report
Safety and equipment -  Observed and  Demonstra-
tion  Demonstra-
Health good applied safe
tion (able
Standards housekeeping handling of
to impart
(OSHS)  Preventive tools and
knowledge
maintenance equipment and
and skills)
safety work
practices
 Prepared and
submitted
inventory
report, where
applicable

LO3. Store tools and equipment

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Inventory of  Safety practices  Maintained  Demonstra-  Practical
tools, instru- - use of PPE workplace in tion exam
ments and - handling of accordance  Group  Direct
equipment are tools and with OHSA discussion observa-
conducted and equipment regulations tion
 Practical Lab
recorded as per - good  Stored tools
 Written test
company housekeeping and equipment
practices  Storing safely in
procedures and appropriate
techniques locations and in
accordance
  Storage with company
conditions/ practices
locations

Tools and  Safety practices  Stored tools  Demonstra-  Practical

equipment are - use of PPE and equipment tion exam
stored safely in - handling of safely in  Group  Direct
appropriate tools and appropriate discussion observa-
locations in equipment locations and in tion
 Practical Lab
accordance with - good accordance
 Written test
manufacturer's housekeeping with company
specifications or  Storing practices
company procedures and
procedures techniques
 Storage
conditions/
locations
 CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Unit of Competency: Prepare Plumbing Layout

Modules Title: Preparing Plumbing Layout
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
preparing plumbing layout.
Nominal Duration: 25 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Prepare Tools and Materials
LO2. Perform stub-out / roughing-in
LO3. Clean up work area and maintain tools

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare Tools and Materials

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Identify and  Classification  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-
select tools in and types of materials  Demonstra- tion
accordance with plumbing related to the tion  Written and
the job materials and job  Workshop Oral
requirements pipes  Plans, details,  examination
 Different specifications  Demonstra-
plumbing and manuals tion
tools of instruction
,materials
and its uses
 Different
plumbing
symbols and
legend
 Basic
plumbing lay-
out and plans

Identify and  Different  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-

select materials plumbing materials  Demonstra- tion
in accordance tools related to the tion  Written and
with the job ,materials job  Workshop Oral
requirements and its uses  Plans, details,  examination
 Different specifications  Demonstra-
plumbing and manuals tion
of instruction
 symbols and
legend

Materials are  Different  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-

checked free from plumbing materials  Demonstra- tion
any damage or symbols and related to the tion  Written and
defects. legend job  Workshop Oral
 Basic  Plans, details,  examination
plumbing lay- specifications  Demonstra-
out and plans and manuals tion
of instruction

Tools are checked  Classification  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-

free from any and types of materials  Demonstra- tion
damage or plumbing related to the tion  Written and
defects. materials and job  Workshop Oral
pipes  Plans, details,  examination
 Basic specifications  Demonstra-
plumbing lay- and manuals tion
out and plans of instruction

LO2. Perform stub-out / roughing-in

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Pipe stub-out/  Different  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-
roughing – in plumbing materials  Demonstra- tion
marking locations work related to the tion  Written and
are identified as requirement job Workshop Oral
per job  Stub-  Plans, details, Examination
requirements. out/roughing specifications  Demonstra-
in procedures and manuals tion
Plumbing of instruction
codes

Pipes are cut in  Different  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-

accordance with plumbing materials  Demonstra- tion
job require- work related to the tion  Written and
ments. requirement job Workshop Oral
 Stub-  Plans, details, Examination
out/roughing specifications  Demonstra-
in procedures and manuals tion
Plumbing of instruction
codes
Pipes stub-out/  Different  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-
roughing – in plumbing materials  Demonstra- tion
marking are work related to the tion  Written and
verified requirement job Workshop Oral
according to job  Stub-  Plans, details, Examination
requirements. out/roughing specifications  Demonstra-
in procedures and manuals tion
Plumbing of instruction
codes

Openings for pipe  Different  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-

sleeve are plumbing materials  Demonstra- tion
prepared work related to the tion  Written and
according to job requirement job Workshop Oral
requirements.  Stub-  Plans, details, Examination
out/roughing specifications  Demonstra-
in procedures and manuals tion
Plumbing of instruction
codes

Appropriate  Different  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-

Personal plumbing materials  Demonstra- tion
Protective work related to the tion  Written and
Equipment (PPE) requirement job Workshop Oral
is used according  Stub-  Plans, details, Examination
to safety out/roughing specifications  Demonstra-
standards. in procedures and manuals tion
Plumbing of instruction
codes

Pipe stub-out /  Different  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-

roughing-in plumbing materials  Demonstra- tion
plumbness and work related to the tion  Written and
alignment are requirement job Workshop Oral
checked prior to  Stub-  Plans, details, Examination
concrete pouring out/roughing specifications  Demonstra-
in procedures and manuals tion
Plumbing of instruction
codes

Housekeeping is  Different  Tools and  Discussion  Observa-

performed plumbing materials  Demonstra- tion
according to work related to the tion  Written and
Occupational requirement job Workshop Oral
Safety and Health  Stub-  Plans, details, Examination
Standards (OSHS) out/roughing specifications  Demonstra-
in procedures and manuals tion
of instruction
 Plumbing
codes

LO3. Clean up work area and maintain tools

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Reusable  Maintenance  Tools and  Discussion  Observation
Materials are of tools materials  Demonstra-  Written and
collected and  DOLE related to the tion Oral
stored based on Department job Workshop examination
specific industry Order No. 13  Plans, details,  Demonstra-
standards. s. 1998 specifications tion
Guidelines and manuals of
Governing instruction
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Waste and scrap  Maintenance  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

materials are of tools materials  Demonstra-  Written and
disposed  DOLE related to the tion Oral
following Department job Workshop examination
environmental Order No. 13  Plans, details,  Demonstra-
procedure. s. 1998 specifications tion
Guidelines and manuals of
Governing instruction
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Tools are  Maintenance  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

maintained in of tools materials  Demonstra-  Written and
accordance with  DOLE related to the tion Oral
work place proce- Department job Workshop examination
dures. Order No. 13  Plans, details,  Demonstra-
s. 1998 specifications tion
Guidelines and manuals of
Governing instruction
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
 Construction
Industry

Unit of Competency: Make Piping Joints and Connections

Modules Title: Making Piping Joints and Connections
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in making
pipe joints for plumbing system except copper pipes and fittings.
Nominal Duration: 25 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Fit-up joint and fittings for PVC pipe
LO2. Perform threaded pipe joints and connections
LO3. Caulk joints

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Fit-up joint and fittings for PVC pipe

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
All measurements  Methods and  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation
are in accordance techniques in compliance  Demonstra-  Written and
with the piping various types with safety tion Oral
lay-out/plans and of plumbing regulations examination
specifications connections applicable to  Demonstra-
 Linear work site tion
measurement operation
 Plumbing  Selected
codes materials in
 Types of accordance
pipes and with
fittings specifications
 DOLE and job
Department requirements
Order No. 13
s. 1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry
Joints are made  Plumbing  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation
with strict codes compliance  Demonstra-  Written and
adherence to  Types of with safety tion Oral
perpendicularly pipes and regulations examination
and levelness of fittings applicable to  Demonstra-
alignment in work site tion
accordance with operation
latest/revised  Selected
plumbing code materials in
requirements. accordance
with
specifications
and job
requirements

Appropriate pipe  Linear  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation

joint is selected in measurement compliance  Demonstra-  Written and
line with job  Plumbing with safety tion Oral
requirements codes regulations examination
applicable to  Demonstra-
work site tion
operation
 Selected
materials in
accordance
with
specifications
and job
requirements

Joints are  DOLE  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation

properly fitted-up Department compliance  Demonstra-  Written and
with the required Order No. 13 with safety tion Oral
PVC/plastic s. 1998 regulations examination
solvent/cement Guidelines applicable to  Demonstra-
and according to Governing work site tion
required Occupational operation
alignments Safety and  Selected
Health in the materials in
Construction accordance
Industry with
 Methods and specifications
techniques in and job
various types requirements
of plumbing
connections

Pipe ends are  Methods and  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation

properly cleaned techniques in compliance
prior to fit-up various types with safety  Demonstra-  Written and
according to of plumbing regulations tion Oral
standard connections applicable to examination
procedures  Linear work site  Demonstra-
measurement operation tion
 Plumbing  Selected
codes materials in
accordance
with
specifications
and job
requirements

Trial fitting is  Plumbing  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation

performed prior to codes compliance  Demonstra-  Written and
final fit-up /  Types of with safety tion Oral
connection and pipes and regulations examination
before fittings applicable to  Demonstra-
applications of  DOLE work site tion
solvent cement or Department operation
other types and Order No. 13  Selected
jointing materials s. 1998 materials in
Guidelines accordance
Governing with
Occupational specifications
Safety and and job
Health in the requirements
Construction
Industry

Materials, Tools  Types of  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation

and equipment are pipes and compliance  Demonstra-  Written and
selected according fittings with safety tion Oral
to job  DOLE regulations examination
requirements Department applicable to  Demonstra-
Order No. 13 work site tion
s. 1998 operation
Guidelines  Selected
Governing materials in
Occupational accordance
Safety and with
Health in the specifications
Construction and job
Industry requirements
 LO2. Perform threaded pipe joints and connections

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Materials,  Types of pipes  Accurately  Discussion  Observation
tools and joint set out  Demonstra-  Written and
equipment  Methods and dimensions and tion Oral
are selected techniques in alignment of examination
according to various type of work  Demonstra-
job pipe  Identified tion
requirement connections defects and
 Blue print problems that
reading occur and made
 Materials necessary action
specification to rectify
 Understand
economic use
of material
 Environmen-
tal-conservation
procedures,
 Occupational
safety and
health in the
industry
 DOLE
Department
Order No. 13
s. 1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

All  Environmen-  Accurately  Discussion  Observation

measurements tal- set out  Demonstra-  Written and
are in conservation dimensions and tion Oral
accordance with procedures alignment of examination
the piping lay-  Occupational work  Demonstra-
out/plans and safety and  Identified tion
specifications health in the defects and
industry problems that
 DOLE occur and made
Department necessary action
Order No. 13 to rectify
 s. 1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Joints and  Methods and  Accurately  Discussion  Observation

connections are techniques in set out  Demonstra-  Written and
done in various type of dimensions and tion Oral
accordance with pipe alignment of examination
piping table, connections work  Demonstra-
specifications and  Blue print  Identified tion
approved reading defects and
standard  Materials problems that
procedures specification occur and made
 Understand necessary action
economic use to rectify
of material

Teflon tape or  Methods and  Accurately  Discussion  Observation

other related techniques in set out  Demonstra-  Written and
jointing materials various type of dimensions and tion Oral
are applied to pipe alignment of examination
ensure leak free connections work  Demonstra-
joints and  Blue print  Identified tion
connections. reading defects and
 Materials problems that
specification occur and made
necessary action
to rectify

LO3. Caulk cast iron (CI) pipes and fittings

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Joints are  Caulking  Interactively  Discussion  Observation
firmly packed and joints communicated  Demonstra-  Written and
fitted to a depth  DOLE with others tion Oral
of not less than Department where applica-  Workshop examination
25.4 mm and are Order No. 13 s. ble to ensure  Demonstra-
aligned with each 1998 Guide- safe and tion
other lines Governing effective work
Occupational operations
Safety and  Tools and
 Health in the equipment
Construction appropriate to
Industry joint and
connections
process

Adhesives  Caulking  Interactively  Discussion  Observation

are glued joints communicated  Demonstra-  Written and
thoroughly at the  DOLE with others tion Oral
inside and Department where applica-  Workshop examination
outside edges of Order No. 13 s. ble to ensure  Demonstra-
the joint 1998 Guide- safe and tion
lines Governing effective work
Occupational operations
Safety and  Tools and
Health in the equipment
Construction appropriate to
Industry joint and
connections
process

Caulked joint is  Caulking  Interactively  Discussion  Observation

extended to not joints communicated  Demonstra-  Written and
more than 3.2  DOLE with others tion Oral
mm below the Department where applica-  Workshop examination
rim of the hubless Order No. 13 s. ble to ensure  Demonstra-
1998 Guide- safe and tion
lines Governing effective work
Occupational operations
Safety and  Tools and
Health in the equipment
Construction appropriate to
Industry joint and
connections
process

Couplers are  Caulking  Interactively  Discussion  Observation

used to connect joints communicated  Demonstra-  Written and
pipes and fittings  DOLE with others tion Oral
to hubless pipes Department where applica-  Workshop examination
Order No. 13 s. ble to ensure  Demonstra-
1998 Guide- safe and tion
lines Governing effective work
Occupational operations
Safety and  Tools and
Health in the equipment
Construction appropriate to
Industry joint and
 connections
process

Appropriate PPE  Caulking  Interactively  Discussion  Observation

is used according joints communicated  Demonstra-  Written and
to job  DOLE with others tion Oral
requirements Department where applica-  Workshop examination
Order No. 13 s. ble to ensure  Demonstra-
1998 Guide- safe and tion
lines Governing effective work
Occupational operations
Safety and  Tools and
Health in the equipment
Construction appropriate to
Industry joint and
connections
process

Unit of Competency: Perform Minor Construction Work

Modules Title: Performing Minor Construction Work
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
performing minor construction work prior to and after the
installation of pipes and fittings.
Nominal Duration: 30 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Perform piping layouts
LO2. Cut pipes through walls and floors

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform piping layouts

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Work  Methods and  Tools and  Discussion  Observation
instructions are techniques in equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
read and various type appropriate to tion Oral
interpreted of pipe the job  Workshop Examination
according to job connections  Materials  Demonstra-
requirements  Blue print relevant to the tion
reading proposed
 Materials activity
specification  Drawings
and
 specifications
relevant to the
task

Materials, tools  Methods and  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

and equipment techniques in equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
are selected various type appropriate to tion Oral
according to job of pipe the job  Workshop Examination
requirements connections  Materials  Demonstra-
 Blue print relevant to the tion
reading proposed
 Materials activity
specification

Lay-outs are  Blue print  Materials  Discussion  Observation

made according reading relevant to the  Demonstra-  Written and
to specified  Materials proposed tion Oral
roughing-in specification activity  Workshop Examination
measurements  Drawings  Demonstra-
and tion
specifications
relevant to the
task

Work  Methods and  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

dimension and techniques in equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
alignment of various type appropriate to tion Oral
work are in of pipe the job  Workshop Examination
conformity with connections  Materials  Demonstra-
specification/pla  Materials relevant to the tion
n specification proposed
activity

LO2. Cut pipes through walls and floors

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologie Assessment

Criteria s Methods
Cutting thru  Understand  Tools and  Discussion  Observation
walls is economic use equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
performed of material appropriate to tion Oral
without causing  Environmen- the job  Workshop Examination
unnecessary tal  Materials  Demonstra-
damage to floors/ conservation relevant to the tion
walls and procedures, proposed activity
adjacent  Occupational  Drawings
systems/installati safety and and
ons health in the specifications
industry relevant to the
 DOLE task
Department
Order No. 13 s.
1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Correct  Understand  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

usage of tools is economic use equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
observed of material appropriate to tion Oral
according to job  Environment the job  Workshop Examination
requirements al  Materials  Demonstra-
conservation relevant to the tion
procedures, proposed activity
 Occupational  Drawings
safety and and
health in the specifications
industry relevant to the
 DOLE task
Department
Order No. 13 s.
1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Appropriate  Understand  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

economic use
of material
PPE is used  Environment equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
according to job al appropriate to tion Oral
requirements conservation the job  Workshop Examination
procedures,  Materials  Demonstra-
 Occupational relevant to the tion
safety and proposed activity
health in the  Drawings
industry and
 DOLE specifications
Department relevant to the
Order No. 13 s. task
1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Cut walls and  Understand  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

floor surface are economic use equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
restored to of material appropriate to tion Oral
original condition  Environment the job  Workshop Examination
al  Materials  Demonstra-
conservation relevant to the tion
procedures, proposed activity
 Occupational  Drawings
safety and and specifi-
health in the cations relevant
industry to the task
 DOLE
Department
Order No. 13 s.
1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry
Unit of Competency: Install and Assemble Single Plumbing Unit
Modules Title: Installing and Assemble Single Plumbing Unit
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in the
installation/assembling of a single plumbing unit.
Nominal Duration: 40 Hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Prepare for plumbing works
LO2. Install pipes and fittings
LO3. Install hot and cold water supply
LO4. Install/ assemble plumbing fixtures

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare for plumbing works

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Work  Blue print  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation
instructions/ reading compliance with  Demonstra-  Written and
plans are read  Types and safety tion Oral
and interpreted uses regulations  Workshop examination
in accordance of plumbing applicable to  Demonstra-
with the job materials, work site tion
requirements tools, and operations
equipment  Identified
 DOLE faults
Department and problems
Order No. 13 s. that occur and
1998 Guide- made necessary
lines Governing action to rectify
Occupational  Communica-
Safety and ted
Health in the interactively
Construction with others
Industry where
applicable to
ensure safe and
effective work
operations

Materials,  Blue print  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation

reading compliance with  Demonstra-  Written and
 Types and safety tion Oral
uses regulations  Workshop examination
of plumbing applicable to  Demonstra-
materials, tion
 tools and tools, and work site
equipment are equipment operations
selected and  DOLE  Identified
prepared Department faults and
according to Order No. 13 s. problems that
job 1998 Guide- occur and
requirements lines Governing made
Occupational necessary
Safety and action to
Health in the rectify
Construction  Communica-
Industry ted
interactively
with others
where
applicable to
ensure safe and
effective work
operations

Appropriate  Blue print  Demonstrated  Discussion  Observation

PPE are selected reading compliance with  Demonstra-  Written and
according to job  Types and safety tion Oral
requirement uses regulations  Workshop examination
of plumbing applicable to  Demonstra-
materials, work site tion
tools, and operations
equipment  Identified
 DOLE faults and
Department problems that
Order No. 13 s. occur and made
1998 Guide- necessary action
lines Governing to rectify
Occupational  Communica-
Safety and ted
Health in the interactively
Construction with others
Industry where
applicable to
ensure safe and
effective work
operations
LO2. Install pipes and fittings

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Pipes and fittings  Various  Installed  Discussion  Observation
are installed with methods and pipes  Demonstra-  Written and
a standard slope techniques in and fittings in tion Oral
in accordance installing accordance with  Workshop examination
with Revised pipes and the required  Demonstra-
National fittings standards in the tion
Plumbing Code of  National RNPCP
the Philippines Plumbing  Installed/
(RNPCP) and Code of the assembled
venting Philippines plumbing
requirements and  Drainage/ fixtures
procedures sewer according to
piping system specified
rough-in
measurements
and/or
manufacturer's
specifications
and required
standard in the
RNPCP

Drainage/  National  Installed  Discussion  Observation

sewer/vent Plumbing pipes  Demonstra-  Written and
piping system are Code of the and fittings in tion Oral
aligned with Philippines accordance with  Workshop examination
water supply and  Drainage/se the required  Demonstra-
provided with wer standards in the tion
clean-outs in the piping system RNPCP
required  Installed/
locations assembled
prescribed in the plumbing
approved work fixtures
plan according to
specified
rough-in
measurements
and/or
manufacturer's
specifications
and required
standard in the
RNPCP
Approved  Drainage/se  Installed  Discussion  Observation
fittings are used wer pipes  Demonstra-  Written and
in installing piping system and fittings in tion Oral
drainage/sewer  DOLE accordance with  Workshop examination
pipes Department the required  Demonstra-
Order No. 13 s. standards in the tion
1998 RNPCP
Guidelines  Installed/
Governing assembled
Occupational plumbing
Safety and fixtures
Health in the according to
Construction specified
Industry rough-in
measurements
and/or
manufacturer's
specifications
and required
standard in the
RNPCP

Correct  Various  Installed  Discussion  Observation

usage of tools methods and pipes  Demonstra-  Written and
and equipment is techniques in and fittings in tion Oral
observed installing accordance with  Workshop examination
according to pipes and the required  Demonstra-
manufacturer's fittings standards in the tion
specifications  DOLE RNPCP
Department  Installed/
Order No. 13 s. assembled
1998 plumbing
Guidelines fixtures
Governing according to
Occupational specified
Safety and rough-in
Health in the measurements
Construction and/or
Industry manufacturer's
specifications
and required
standard in the
RNPCP

Appropriate  Various  Installed  Discussion  Observation

PPE are used in methods and pipes  Demonstra-  Written and
accordance with techniques in and fittings in tion Oral
the job installing accordance with  Workshop examination
requirements the required
 pipes and standards in the  Demonstra-
fittings RNPCP tion
 National  Installed/
Plumbing assembled
Code of the plumbing
Philippines fixtures
according to
specified
rough-in
measurements
and/or
manufacturer's
specifications
and required
standard in the
RNPCP

LO3. Install hot and cold water supply

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Correct  Different pipes  Tools and  Discussion  Observation
specifications of and equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
pipes and joints fittings for hot appropriate to tion Oral
are used in and cold the job  Video Examination
accordance with plumbing  Materials presentation  Demonstra-
the job installations relevant to the tion
requirements/  Brazing proposed
specifications requirement of activity
pipes and  Drawings and
fittings specifications
 DOLE relevant to the
Department task
Order No. 13 s.
1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Hot and cold  Different pipes  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

and equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
fittings for hot appropriate to tion Oral
and cold the job  Video Examination
 Materials presentation
 water supply is plumbing relevant to the  Demonstra-
installed installations proposed tion
according to  Brazing activity
the approved requirement of  Drawings and
working plan pipes and specifications
and materials fittings relevant to the
specifications  DOLE task
Department
Order No. 13 s.
1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Water supply  Brazing  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

assembled is requirement of equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
leak free/free pipes and appropriate to tion Oral
from fittings the job  Video Examination
contamination  Different tools,  Materials presentation  Demonstra-
and aligned with materials and relevant to the tion
drainage/vent/ equipment used proposed
waste piping in hot and cold activity
system plumbing  Drawings and
installations specifications
 DOLE relevant to the
Department task
Order No. 13 s.
1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Materials, tools  Different pipes  Tools and  Discussion  Observation

and equipment and equipment  Demonstra-  Written and
are selected in fittings for hot appropriate to tion Oral
accordance to and cold the job  Video Examination
job plumbing  Materials presentation  Demonstra-
requirements installations relevant to the tion
 Department proposed
Order No. 13 s. activity
1998  Drawings and
 Guidelines specifications
Governing relevant to the
Occupational task
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

LO4. Install/ assemble plumbing fixtures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
Plumbing  Identification  Installed/  Discussion  Observation
fixtures are of different assembled  Demonstra-  Written and
installed plumbing plumbing tion Oral
according to fixture fixtures  Video examination
specified rough-  Proper according to presentation  Demonstra-
in measurements installation specified tion
and/or procedures of rough-in
manufacturer's different measurements
instruction plumbing and/or
manual fixture manufacturer's
 Proper specifications
utilization of and required
tools in standard in the
installing and RNPCP
assembling  Materials
plumbing relevant to the
fixture proposed
 Different activity
Personal  Drawings
Protective and
Equipment specifications
(PPE) relevant to the
 DOLE task
Department
Order No. 13 s.
1998
Guidelines
Governing
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry

Plumbing  Proper  Installed/  Discussion  Observation

installation assembled  Demonstra-  Written and
procedures of plumbing tion Oral
fixtures are different fixtures  Video examination
rigidly secured plumbing according to presentation  Demonstra-
with strict fixture specified tion
adherence to  Proper rough-in
perpendicular-ty utilization of measurements
and levelness tools in and/or
installing and manufacturer's
assembling specifications
plumbing fix and required
 DOLE standard in the
Department RNPCP
Order No. 13 s.  Materials
1998 relevant to the
Guidelines proposed
Governing activity
Occupational  Drawings
Safety and and
Health in the specifications
Construction relevant to the
Industry task

All  Proper  Installed/ass  Discussion  Observation

assemblies are in installation embled  Demonstra-  Written and
conformity with procedures of plumbing tion Oral
the listed different fixtures  Video examination
standard plumbing according to presentation  Demonstra-
fixture specified tion
 Proper rough-in
utilization of measuremen
tools in ts and/or
installing and manufacture
assembling r's
plumbing specifications
fixture and required
 Different standard in
Personal the RNPCP
Protective  Materials
Equipment relevant to the
(PPE) proposed
 DOLE activity
Department  Drawings
Order No. 13 s. and
1998 specifications
Guidelines relevant to the
Governing task
Occupational
Safety and
Health in the
 Construction
Industry

Correct  Identification  Installed/ass  Discussion  Observation

usage of tools and of different embled  Demonstra-  Written and
equipment is plumbing plumbing tion Oral
observed in fixture fixtures  Video examination
accordance with  Proper according to presentation  Demonstra-
manufacturer's installation specified tion
specifications procedures of rough-in
different measuremen
plumbing ts and/or
fixture manufacture
 Different r's
Personal specifications
Protective and required
Equipment standard in
(PPE) the RNPCP
 DOLE  Materials
Department relevant to the
Order No. 13 s. proposed
1998 activity
Guidelines  Drawings
Governing and
Occupational specifications
Safety and relevant to the
Health in the task
Construction
Industry

Appropriate  Proper  Installed/ass  Discussion  Observation

PPE are used in installation embled  Demonstra-  Written and
accordance with procedures of plumbing tion Oral
the job different fixtures  Video examination
requirements plumbing according to presentation  Demonstra-
fixture specified tion
 Proper rough-in
utilization of measuremen
tools in ts and/or
installing and manufacture
assembling r's
plumbing specifications
fixture and required
 DOLE standard in
Department the RNPCP
Order No. 13 s.  Materials
1998 relevant to the
Guidelines proposed
Governing activity
 Occupational  Drawings
Safety and And specifica-
Health in the tions relevant
Construction to the task
Industry

Work site is  Identification  Installed/ass  Discussion  Observation

cleaned and kept of different embled  Demonstra-  Written and
in safe state and plumbing plumbing tion Oral
in accordance fixture fixtures  Video examination
with  Proper according to presentation  Demonstra-
Occupational utilization of specified tion
Safety and Health tools in rough-in
Standards (OSHS) installing and measuremen
assembling ts and/or
plumbing manufacture
fixture r's
 Different specifications
Personal and required
Protective standard in
Equipment the RNPCP
(PPE)  Materials
 DOLE relevant to the
Department proposed
Order No. 13 s. activity
1998  Drawings
Guidelines and
Governing specifications
Occupational relevant to the
Safety and task
Health in the
Construction
Industry