Learn a Practical Trade. Build Skills You Can Use.
Develop hands-on plumbing skills for residential and commercial water systems, from pipe installation and drainage to repairs, maintenance, and client service.
This 4-month Professional Pathway combines practical technical training with safety, entrepreneurship, and customer communication.
₦150,000 | 4 Months | Professional Pathway | In-Person | Maximum 20 Learners
Course at a Glance
Programme: Plumbing and Waterworks
Pathway: Professional Pathway
Duration: 4 months
Tuition: ₦150,000
Mode: In-person, hands-on training
Schedule: Weekday and weekend options, subject to cohort timetable
Cohort Size: Maximum 20 participants
Entry Level: Beginner-friendly
Assessment: Practical exercises and final installation project
Certificate: CIH Certificate after successful completion
Sponsorship: Selected sponsored opportunities may be available
What You Will LearnThe programme develops practical skills in:
- plumbing tools, materials and safe working practices;
- water supply and drainage systems;
- pipe types, fittings and joining techniques;
- reading basic plumbing layouts and diagrams;
- water tanks, pumps and pressure systems;
- sanitary and drainage installations;
- sinks, toilets, showers and related fixtures;
- leak detection and repairs;
- pipe replacement and troubleshooting;
- preventive maintenance;
- water conservation and environmental considerations;
- relevant plumbing and building standards;
- costing, pricing and customer service;
- freelance and small-business fundamentals.
What You Will Build
A Practical Plumbing Installation
Your training culminates in a supervised practical project where you plan, install and present a plumbing system based on a real or simulated requirement.
The project may involve areas such as a bathroom or kitchen installation and can include:
- planning and layout;
- material selection;
- pipe installation;
- fixtures and fittings;
- troubleshooting;
- testing;
- documentation;
- and client-facing presentation.
The objective is to leave with practical evidence of what you can install, maintain, and repair.
Your 4-Month Learning Journey
Foundations, Safety & Tools
Understand workplace safety, professional practice, plumbing tools, materials, fittings and basic water systems.
Installation & Waterworks
Practise pipe preparation and joining, water supply layouts, drainage, tanks, pumps and plumbing fixtures.
Repairs, Maintenance & Standards
Develop skills in leak detection, troubleshooting, component replacement, preventive maintenance and responsible water use.
Business Skills & Final Project
Learn customer communication, pricing, service delivery and basic freelance or enterprise skills before completing your final practical installation.
Who Is This Programme For?
This programme is suitable for:
- beginners interested in learning a practical trade;
- school leavers and young adults developing vocational skills;
- artisans who want to add plumbing to their services;
- property and facility workers seeking stronger maintenance skills;
- aspiring self-employed plumbers;
- entrepreneurs interested in plumbing and waterworks services.
No previous plumbing experience is required.
You should be comfortable with practical, hands-on work and committed to regular training.
Why Learn Plumbing at CIH?
Learn by Doing
Practical demonstrations, installations, repairs, and troubleshooting are central to the programme.
Understand Complete Systems
You learn beyond basic pipe joining to understand water supply, sanitation, drainage, fixtures and maintenance.
Develop Commercial Skills
Pricing, customer acquisition, communication and basic business management complement your technical training.
Complete a Practical Project
Your final installation provides evidence that you have applied the skills learned during the programme.
Small Cohorts
A maximum of 20 participants allows greater access to demonstrations, supervision and feedback.
Part of the CIH Professional Pathway
Plumbing and Waterworks is part of CIH’s Professional Pathway, designed to build practical competence that can support employment, self-employment, further apprenticeship or enterprise development.
The programme also introduces participants to professional communication, pricing and customer management.
CIH does not guarantee employment, customers, contracts or income.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The programme begins with plumbing fundamentals and does not require previous experience.
What will I learn to install?
The curriculum covers water supply systems, drainage, pipes and fittings, tanks, pumps and common fixtures such as sinks, toilets and showers.
Will I learn repairs and maintenance?
Yes. Leak detection, troubleshooting, pipe replacement and preventive maintenance are included.
Are tools provided for practical sessions?
The existing CIH curriculum states that plumbing tools are provided for practical activities. Any personal equipment or consumable requirements should still be confirmed with the programme team before your cohort begins.
Will I complete a practical project?
Yes. Participants complete a supervised plumbing installation project involving planning, installation, troubleshooting, and presentation.
Will I learn how to start offering plumbing services?
The programme introduces branding, pricing, customer acquisition, client communication and basic freelance or small-business practices.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the programme and applicable practical assessments receive a Craft Innovation Hub certificate.
Are sponsorship opportunities available?
Selected sponsored or subsidised seats may be available depending on partner funding and eligibility.
Ready to Build a Practical Skill?
Learn how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot plumbing and water systems while developing the professional skills needed to offer your services responsibly.
Plumbing and Waterworks
₦150,000 | 4 Months | Professional Pathway | Maximum 20 Learners
