Free Online Course from Alison: Understanding Drainage and Water Distribution Systems

Alison offers a free online course about drainage, water distribution systems, and water treatment and purification. This free online Drainage and Water Distribution Systems course will introduce you to how drainage and water distribution systems work, as well as how water is purified and treated in water treatment plants. Within any building, the drainage, waste, vent, and water distribution systems are installed and maintained by plumbers. With this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of how these plumbing systems work.

About the Course:

Knowing how drainage systems work is essential for every plumber. This course will first discuss how waste enters the Drain Waste Vent (DWV) system from the fixture drain and into the building's sanitary pipe system. You will learn the basic parts of a P-trap, the different types of DWV fittings used by plumbers, and the basic components of a conventional septic tank system. In addition to that, you will study the health issues related to the improper design, installation, and maintenance of DWV systems.

Water supply and distribution play a very important role in plumbing systems. This course will discuss the components of the water distribution system including pipes, valves, and water heating and treatment equipment. You will study the purification process that city water undergoes before it reaches the faucet, the common types of valves used in water distribution systems, and the steps involved in bringing water from the main into the building.

Learning Outcomes:

Having completed this course the learner will be able to:

• Describe what is meant by by a DWV system.
• List the major components of a drainage system.
• State the various types of DWV fittings used by plumbers.
• Summarize the drainage waste disposal methods employed by private and municipal systems.
• Discuss the health issues related to the improper installation and maintenance of DWV systems.
• Outline the water purification process in water treatment plants.
• Explain how water is sourced and distributed in private and public water supply systems.

Certificate:

All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.

Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate course:

• Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.

• Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to you with Free shipping.

• Framed Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to you with Free shipping.

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