DACUM Panel

1. Mr. Keshab Prasad Koirala, International

Conference Center, New Baneshwor,
Kathmandu
2. Mr. Jeet Lal Maharjan, Bir Hospital
3. Mr. Mahesh Kumar Shrestha, GEFONT,
Putalisadak
4. Mr. Pushpa Raj Padhya, GEFONT, Putalisadak
5. Mr. Jagat Bahadur Shrestha, NTUC, Teku
6. Mr. Pushpa Raj Bhattrai, ANFTU, Koteshwor
7. Mr. Chandra Prasad Khanal, TITI, Sanothimi
8. Mr. Dik Bahadur Aale, CTEVT, Sanothimi
DACUM Facilitator/Recorder

Occupational Profile
of

Mr. Sagar Mani Lamsal, CTEVT

Mr. Binod Badal, CTEVT

Verification Panel
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2.
3.
4.
5.

Mr. Ram Sharan Rajthala, KVDL, Thimi

Mr. Krishna Bhakta Gosain, KVDL, Bhaktapur
Mr. Kanchha Rana Magar, KVDL
Mr. Shyam Prasad Nepal, Freelancer Plumber
Mr. Ram Bahadur Lama, DECONT,
Kathmandu
6. Mr. Naba Kumar Thapa Magar, Pharping
Power House
7. Mr. Krishna Chandra Sharma, Freelancer
Plumber

DACUM Facilitator/Recorder
Mr. Sagar Mani Lamsal, CTEVT
Mr. Chhatrabir Bajracharya, CTEVT

Technical Sub Committee

Er. Iswer Raj Onta
Coordinator, Construction TSC
Mr. Chandra Bhakta Nakarmi-Member

Director, NSTB
Er. Bidya Manandhar- Member
Er. Rajesh Dangol- Member
Mr. Kumar Man Dangol -Member
Mr. Baikhuntha Shrestha - Member

Junior Plumber, L-1

(DACUM Workshop on 13&14 February, 2008)
(Customized DACUM on 19 March, 2008)
(Technical Sub Committee Meeting March, 2008)
(Revised Technical Sub Committee Meeting 8th August, 2011)

Mr. Sachindra Dev-Member

Mr. Chhabi Gurung-Member

Er. Gunananda Jha,Mem. Secretary

Revised Technical Sub Committee

Er. Iswer Raj Onta
Coordinator, Construction TSC
Mr. Chandra Bhakta Nakarmi-Member

Director, NSTB
Er. Gunananda Jha-Member,
Principal, Seti Technical School, Dipayal
Mr. Baikhuntha Shrestha Member,
Sanitation Department Head, BSET, Balaju
Mr. Rajesh Dongol- Member, Vice President,
Nepal Plumbers Association, Kalanki
Mr. Man Singh Gurung- Member, Trainer,

Associate's Nepal Synergy, Dhumbarahi

Mr. Deepak Prasad Poudel-Member
Deputy Director, NSTB
Mr. Ishwar Chandra Ghimire-Member
Skill Testing Officer, NSTB
Mr. Madan Kumar Shah, Mem. Secretary
Skill Testing Officer, NSTB

Council For Technical Education and Vocational Training

NATIONAL SKILL TESTING BOARD

Madyapur Thimi 17, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur

Nepal
(NSTB approval date .)

A. Maintain Health and Safety

A1. Maintain Personal Safety

A2. Handle tools and equipment

safety

A3. Handle materials safety

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1
A5. Apply first aid

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B. Perform Cutting Works

B1. Interpret simple
drawing/sketch

B2. Perform measurement

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B3. Cut pipes

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B4. Cut threads

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B5. Perform remaring
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C. Maintain Tools and Equipment

C2. Maintain cutting tools
C1. Maintain measuring tools
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C3. Maintain clamping tools

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C5. Maintain fastening tools

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C6. Maintain joining tools

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C4. Maintain drilling tools

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C7. Lubricate/grease tools &
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D. Assemble HDPE pipes and Pipe Fitting

D1. Perform butt joints

D2. Perform bend fitting

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D3. Perform fittings

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D5. Perform clamp fitting

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D6. Perform branch fittings

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D4. Perform trap fitting

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E. Assemble UPVC/CPVC Pipe & Pipe Fitting

E1. Perform branch fitting

E2. Perform bend fitting

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E3. Perform trap fitting

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E5. Perform reducer fitting

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E6. Perform fittings

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E4. Join pipes/sockets

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E7. Perform clamp fitting

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F. Assemble PPR Pipe & Pipe Fitting

F1. Join pipe/sockets

F2. Perform branch fitting

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F3. Perform bend fitting

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2
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F5. Perform clamp fitting

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3
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F6. Perform fittings

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F4. Perform metal threaded

adaptor (MTA) joint

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DUTIES and TASKS

G. Assemble GI pipes and Pipe Fitting
G1. Perform elbow fitting

G2. Perform Tee fitting

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G5. Perform union fitting

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1
2
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G9. Perform mechanical
coupling (Flange Set)
fitting

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3
1
3
G7. Perform nozzle fitting

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G11. Perform clamp fitting

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G8. Perform valve fitting

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G10. Perform nipple fitting

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G4. Perform socket fitting

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G6. Perform cross over fitting

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G3. Perform fittings

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H. Install Pipe Lines

H1. Mark chiseling area

H2. Chisel for pipe line

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H5. Check leakage

H3. Install pipe lines (GI,

UPVC, CPVC, PPR, HDPE)

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H6. Jam pipe with cement work

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H. Fix pipe nail

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H7. Clamp pipe line

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I. Assist to Senior Plumber

I1. Assist to install apparatus

I2. Assist to install fixture

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I5. Assist to pump out water
(well)

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3
3
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I9. Assist to install solar and
geyser

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I11. Assist to install water tank

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2= Medium

3= High

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I8. Assist to supply
installation

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1= Low

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I10. assist to install boring work

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I7. Assist to repair work

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I4. Assist to apply fan for air

circulation (well)

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I6. Assist to bench work

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I3. Assist to lay pipes

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DUTIES and TASKS

Additional Information for Job Title

Worker's Trait

Good Expression
Polite
Creative
Punctual
Helpful
Neat and Tidy
Smiling
Sincere
Tactful
Service Oriented
Healthy
Hard working
Faithful
Confidential
Patience
Decisive
Co-operative
Ethical

Entry Requirement

3 Months Training ( 390 hrs)

House Hold Plumber,

L- 2

Or

As per NSTB rules

Related Technical Knowledge

Knowledge on:
Tools and equipment.
Measurement.
Various pipe lines and fittings
Joint materials.
Handling of die set.
Drawing and sketch.
Symbols and lay out.
Safety precaution.
Tap repair and maintenance.
Apparatus.
Water tank and electric motors.
Boring.
PPR heating tools.
Fixtures

Career Path

Tools and equipment

Measuring Tape
Die set
Plumb-bob
Tri square
Sprit level
Level pipe
Hammer
Shovel
Trowel (Karni)
Pipe wrench
Hack saw frame
Screw diver
Drill machine with drill bit
Chisel
Bench vice
Pipe vice
Safety boot
Gloves
Helmet
Safety belt
Heating plate
PPR heating tools
Safety equipments