Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 007 - Drainage Below Ground

This module considers all aspects of below ground drainage, incorporating both an overview of the basic principles of drainage and a detailed  examination of the variety of products involved in this area. The ability to  see the entire process is an extremely useful advantage when you are supplying  information to customers on a particular fixture.

Please find below the list  of topics covered within this module.

The Basic Principles of Drainage

• System Responsibility for Sewers and  Domestic Drainage
• Drainage Systems
• Soakaways
• The Septic Tank
• Cesspit
• Drain Ventilation
• Drain Access

Drainage Materials

• Concrete Drainage
• Cast Iron Drainage
• Clayware Drainage
• Plastic Drainage

Systems and Fittings

• Vitrified Pipes
• Bends
• Junctions
• Adaptor Couplings
• Gullies
• Manholes and Inspection Chambers
• Land Drainage Systems
• Linear Drainage Systems
• Add-on Sales

Handling and Storage

• Handling
• Storage

Sitework Instructions and Testing Procedures

• Fundamentals of Drain Installation
• Buried Installations
• Testing the Installed Pipeline