Sanitary Installations Program
Overview
The Sanitary Installations Program, known in Arabic as السنكرية, gives you a complete, hands-on grounding in general plumbing and sanitary installation work. Over 75 hours of instruction you learn to read plumbing plans, identify and select pipes and fittings, and install and connect the systems found in almost every building in Lebanon: water supply pipes, drainage lines, toilets, and bathroom fixtures. Safety procedures and proper coordination with other professions on site are built into every module, because sanitary work is rarely done in isolation.
This is a 6-month vocational program built around 75 hours of classroom and workshop instruction, followed by 3 months of supervised practical training on real job sites. During the practical phase you apply what you learned under the guidance of skilled technicians, building genuine field experience, sharpening your troubleshooting skills, and getting comfortable with the pace and demands of real project work. Many students use this structure to move directly from training into paid work as a sanitary installer.
What You Will Learn
- How to read plumbing and sanitary layout plans and drawings
- How to take accurate site measurements before starting installation work
- The different types of pipes available and where each one is used
- How to weld and join PPR plastic pipes correctly
- How to connect iron pipes, including threading and fitting accessories
- How to run drainage pipes, both standard and European-style systems
- How to branch supply lines from the building riser down to each apartment (cold, hot, and circulation lines)
- How to install shut-off valves, filters, regulators, and automatic float valves
- How to size and insulate heating and water pipes, and connect radiators and water heaters
- How to pressure-test pipework and diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, and bad odors
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| Overview of Sanitary Work | Introduction to the profession and the scope of general sanitary installation work |
| Materials and Parts | Identifying the goods and components used in sanitary work |
| Tools of the Trade | The tools required for sanitary installation and how to use each one |
| Reading Plumbing Plans | Interpreting layout drawings and standard plumbing symbols |
| Measurements and Layout | Taking accurate site measurements before installation |
| Pipe Types and Selection | Knowing every pipe type and where each one should be used |
| PPR Pipe Welding | Preparing, heating, welding, and cooling plastic PPR pipe joints |
| Accessories and Fittings | Iron, PPR, and PVC accessories, local and European standards, and when to use each |
| Drainage Pipe Connections | Connecting standard and European drainage pipework |
| Iron Pipe Threading | Threading iron pipes and connecting accessories to them |
| Branching from Riser to Apartment | Running supply branches from the building riser down into each unit |
| Shut-off Valves and Isolation Points | Installing the main apartment valve and individual fixture valves |
| Hot, Cold, and Circulation Lines | Branching lines for cold water, hot water, and circulation within the apartment |
| Filters and Regulators | Installing filters and pressure regulators and knowing why each piece is placed where it is |
| Vents and Air Relief | The role of vent pipes and air relief points and where they belong |
| Pipe Routing, Fixing, and Protection | Running pipes through floors and walls and securing and protecting them |
| Insulation | Insulating pipework and understanding the purpose of insulation |
| Heating Line Sizing | Calculating the correct pipe thickness for heating installations |
| Radiators and Water Heaters | Running radiator outlets and installing hot water tanks, standard or heating-linked |
| Pumps | Types of pumps and their uses (motor pump, pressure pump, water pump) |
| Automatic Float Valves | Installing automatic float valves and connecting them |
| Pressure Testing | Pressure-testing pipework and the allowable tolerance for each pipe type |
| Troubleshooting and Repair | Diagnosing and fixing leaks, blockages, and bad odors, and clearing drains |
| AC Condensate Drainage | Running and connecting drainage lines for air conditioning units |
| Site Coordination and Pricing | Checking measurements, coordinating with the responsible engineer, pricing work, and calculating material needs |
Who This Course Is For
- Anyone starting a career in sanitary installation or general plumbing
- Career changers looking for a practical, in-demand vocational skill
- Construction workers who want to formalize their sanitary work experience
Target audiences
- Career changers entering the sanitary and plumbing profession
- Construction workers formalizing their skills
Requirements
- No prior plumbing experience required
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