Maharashtra SSC Plumber (General) Pre-Voc/NSQF study plan

Classify GI, CI, PVC, CPVC, HDPE and copper pipes by pressure rating, joining method and typical use, writing a one-line rule for each

Identify and state the correct use of pipe cutters, threading dies, bending springs, deburring tools and pipe wrenches

Demonstrate the sequence for cutting, reaming and threading a GI pipe and list three defects that cause leakage at a threaded joint

Measure pipe outer diameter and wall thickness with a vernier caliper and tape, and record readings in a table

Describe solvent cementing of PVC, compression fitting assembly and lead-caulked CI joint steps in correct order

Select the right fitting (elbow, tee, reducer, union, cap, bend, Y-branch) for a given change of direction or diameter

List personal protective equipment for threading, solvent cementing and hot-work, and state why each item is worn

Explain safe handling and storage of solvent cement, primer and LPG or blowlamp used for lead joints

Distinguish direct and indirect (tank and pump) water supply and describe the function of ferrule, stopcock, float valve and gate valve in each

Size a branch pipe for a given number of fixture units using a fixture-unit table and state the resulting diameter

Determine required storage tank capacity for a household from daily demand per person and number of occupants

Use a spirit level and plumb bob to mark and check a level pipe run, and record the fall achieved

Draw a single-stack drainage layout showing soil pipe, waste pipe, vent pipe, gully trap, inspection chamber and connection to the sewer

Calculate the correct slope for a 100 mm soil line over a given run and state why self-cleansing velocity matters

Explain the purpose of a P-trap water seal, anti-siphonage venting and the minimum seal depth, and name two causes of seal loss

State the required test for a drainage line (water test or air test) and describe how it is carried out and accepted

Identify WC pans, wash basins, sinks, floor traps, urinals and bidets and state the correct outlet size and fixing height for each

Describe the flushing cistern mechanism and diagnose three common faults: continuous running, weak flush and no flush

Explain the working of a bib tap, pillar tap, mixer and ball float valve and name the washer or cartridge each uses

Describe the correct disposal of waste from a blocked drain and the precautions taken before entering a manhole

Write the step-by-step procedure to pressure-test a newly installed water line and state the test pressure and duration

Commission a pumped overhead tank system: check float valve setting, pump cut-in and cut-off, and record observations

Prepare a preventive maintenance schedule for taps, traps, tanks and pumps covering frequency and action

Carry out a workplace risk assessment for a plumbing task and record hazard, risk and control in a register

Read a simple plumbing drawing and extract pipe sizes, fixture positions and invert levels into a take-off list

Prepare a quantity estimate and cost sheet for a small toilet installation using current local rates

Identify three green practices in plumbing such as rainwater harvesting, low-flow fixtures and leak detection, and state the saving each gives

List the licences, registrations and basic record-keeping needed to run a small plumbing contracting business

Write a short work report and a customer handover note in clear simple language

Explain a plumbing fault to a customer in plain words and describe how to handle a complaint politely

Use a smartphone or computer to search a pipe size table, store a photo record and send a quotation by message

Revise safety rules and take a timed 30-question mock test across all ten domains, then list weak areas