💧 Water Carrier – Course Details (Plumbing Sector)

🔧 Job Role: Water Carrier
🛠 Sector: Plumbing
🏛 NSQF Level: 2
📚 Duration: 210 Hours (Approx.)
🎓 Eligibility: Minimum 5th Pass (may vary by center or state norms)
👷 Target Audience: Entry-level plumbing assistants or helpers

📘 Course Overview:

The Water Carrier course is designed to equip learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to support plumbers in performing water-related tasks during plumbing work. It prepares candidates to perform manual labour, transport water, and support the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems.

🧰 Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understand basic plumbing tools and their usage

• Learn safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Carry and supply clean water to masons or plumbers at work sites

• Assist in mixing cement/sand for plumbing jobs

• Perform site cleaning and disposal of debris

• Support in pipe handling and storage

• Ensure proper material handling

• Introduction to water conservation practices

🧪 Practical Skills Covered:

• Transporting water to the required locations

• Assisting in pipe installation and plumbing layout

• Basic leak detection and reporting

• Cleaning and maintaining tools

• Supporting work in toilet and bathroom fittings

🏆 Certification:

Candidates receive an NSDC/Skill India certificate upon successful completion of the assessment.

💼 Career Path:

• Water Carrier → Plumber Helper → Plumber General → Plumbing Supervisor

📌 Ideal For:

• Rural or urban youth with minimal education

• Individuals looking to enter the construction or plumbing sector

• Those seeking fast-track employment-oriented training