Plumbing and Pipe-Fitting Subject Combination
Welcome to NBC / NTC Examination structure (Subject Combination) for Plumbing and Pipe-Fitting with trade code 260. This subject is listed under construction.
General Education Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 001 | English Language |
| 002 | Mathematics |
| 004 | Physics |
| 005 | Chemistry |
Trade Related Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 191 | General Metal Work |
| 193 | Building/Engineering Drawing |
Trade Group Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 261 | Plumbing & Pipe Fitting |
| 211 | Introduction to Building Construction |
Elective Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 003 | Economics |
| 006 | Biology |
| 007 | Literature-in-English |
| 008 | Information & Communications Technology (ICT) |
| 009 | Civic Education |
| 195 | Agricultural Science |
| 196 | Geography |
| 197 | Christian Religious Studies |
| 198 | Islamic Studies |
| 199 | Government |
| 451 | Further Mathematics |
| 452 | Animal Science |
How the exam is structured
Plumbing and Pipe-Fitting (trade code 260) is a construction trade under the NTC. As the tables above show, you sit general education subjects (including English and Mathematics), trade-related subjects and the trade group papers in one exam. The trade assessment mixes written theory — pipe materials, drainage design, water supply, safety — with a practical exam of measuring, cutting, jointing and installing pipework that must hold pressure.
Where the trade pays
- Building services: plumbing installation on new buildings — water supply, drainage, sanitary fittings — is constant work in any growing town.
- Maintenance: estates, hotels, schools and hospitals retain plumbers for repairs and upgrades.
- Water systems: borehole reticulation, pumps and storage installations are a lucrative specialisation.
- Further study: ND Building Technology or related programmes; the NTC also stands as your O’level for university admission — see NBC vs NTC.
Common questions
Is there real demand for certified plumbers? Yes — the trade is dominated by informally trained hands, so an NTC holder who works neatly and quotes professionally stands out to contractors and estate managers.
Can I write this as an external candidate? Yes, in the Nov/Dec window — registration fees and steps here.
What passes do I need for admission? Credit passes (A1–C6) including English and Mathematics for most courses — full detail in the grading guide.