IPA-IAPMO Education Program - Final

UPC-I and IPA-IIP-IAPMO
Education to Employment
Program
Designed for you…for India…for
the FUTURE!!!!!
Welcome
• I am Allen Inlow, Senior Director of IAPMO-

India
• Who is IAPMO?
– We are an 80 year old non-government
organization and non-profit association serving
the industry
– We are devoted to Health and Safety, primarily in
the Plumbing and Mechanical fields
– We are a founding organization of the World
Plumbing Council
• Why IAPMO?
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IAPMO-India
• IAPMO INDIA is now an official Indian Corporation!
• IAPMO India Headquarters Office is being established now in
Bangalore!
• IAPMO India is now searching for the very best people to staff
the office and direct the efforts in cooperation with the Indian
Plumbing Association (IPA) and the Indian Institute of
Plumbing (IIP).
When will IAPMO-India be open for Business?
NOW!
Overview
• This presentation is intended to provide

general information about the UPC-I,
the IPA-IIP-IAPMO partnership and the
Education-to-Employment Plumbing
Education program. You will be guided
through the program brochure and
made aware of the activities in the
program’s development.

Program Brochure
• The brochure has been
designed to give an
overview of the program
to diverse audience
groups.
• The brochure aims to:
– Inform members in the
Plumbing Industry
– Attract potential program
participants
– Engage potential
Educational Partners

Program Brochure
• The brochure contains:
– An overview of the IPA-
IAPMO partnership
– Academic Certificate
Program Overview
– Certification Program
Overview
– Educational Partnership
Information
– IPA, IIP, and IAPMO
organizational information
and contact information
– Acknowledgements of the
Code Committee

IPA-IAPMO Partnership
• The IPA and IAPMO Plumbing Codes

and Standards India Private Limited
(IAPMO-India) formed a partnership to
provide a comprehensive technical
reference to the citizens of India for
safe plumbing practices.

Creating the UPC-I
• IPA entered into an agreement with

IAPMO to use, adapt, edit, and
supplement the UPC.
• The modified UPC-I has kept all basic
principles of the original UPC intact but
edited to suit the Indian laws,
conditions and accepted engineering
practices.

Creating the UPC-I
• The Uniform Plumbing Code – India

was developed by the IPA Code
Committee with support of the IAPMO
staff.
• This document recognizes and utilizes
proven international concepts; taking
into consideration the established
plumbing practices and customs in
India.

Available Now!!
• The Uniform Plumbing
Code-India and the
Illustrated Training
Manual are available
now for YOU
Contact:
Akar InfoMedia Pvt. Ltd.
Kamal Khokhani
Email : kamal@aimcorp.in

IPA’s legacy in the UPC-I
• The IPA is the first and foremost

proponent for the improvement of
public health in India through the use of
modern plumbing requirements, and
because of this initiative among others,
the IPA has established itself as the
authoritative and most trustworthy
organization dedicated to accomplish
effective, wide-ranging code use.

Plumbing Education in India
The question is not what it is…..
The question is what do you want it to be?

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“The responsibility of a professional education institute

has to be shared by the professionals belonging to
concerned disciplines.”
Dr. R.N. Vakil
Center for Environmental Planning and Technology, India

Background & History –
Designing the Plumbing Program
• IPA and IIP jointly began planning for an educational
program for the plumbing industry over two years
ago.
• Together IPA & IIP developed the basic parameters

that an Indian educational program should contain,
reviewing the requirements with selected
educational experts.
• IPA & IIP jointly issued Request for Proposals and

when responses were received, began to evaluate
them.

Background & History –
IAPMO Education and Training
• Plumbing education and training are one of the core
principles that IAPMO was founded upon 80 years ago.
• IAPMO has conducted training all over the world and the
education Department continues to grow in size and
scope of work.
• Certification is an important component of the IPA–IIP
Plan and IAPMO has been conducting competency
examinations and issuing certificates to successful
applicants for most of our existence.
• Based upon these strengths and IAPMO/IAPMO India’s
belief that we could successfully meet the requirements
of the IPA-IIP plan, we asked permission for IAPMO
India to submit a proposal for consideration…
PERMISSION WAS GRANTED!

SUCCESS!!
After months of sharing information, experience and discussion,
agreement was reached in Mid-November and The IPA-IIP-
IAPMO-India Education-to-Employment Initiative
Became a Reality!
But -
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That is just a new beginning to the work

we need to do!
Where do we need to go from here?

Recognized Need for Training
• Understanding the need for plumbing

education in India, the IPA, IAPMO,
and the education and training arm of
the IPA, the Indian Institute of
Plumbing (IIP) formed a partnership
agreement to provide plumbing
education and training throughout
India.

Background & History – Partnership
Covenants of the IAPMO-India Proposal
• In creating an education proposal, IAPMO-India
believed it to be critical to develop a working
partnership with IPA & IIP, with each organization
contributing strengths and capabilities that the overall
program can be built upon.
• Included in the proposal was a request that IPA & IIP

create a committee from the membership, empowered
to make the recommendations and set directional
priorities.
• The plan specifically states that once an educational

program is ready to be implemented, it be done
through the chapters and existing educational
infrastructure whenever applicable.

The IPA-IIP-IAPMO India Education-to-
Employment Program – Performance Plan
•Create the team who will work together to achieve success
Shahin Moinian Allen Inlow

Senior Director, IAPMO Senior Director, IAPMO India and
Research and Testing Business and Product
Development

Hari Ramanation Lynne Simnick

IAPMO Chicago Staff, Tony Marcello, Training Development Supervisor, Sherard Jones,
Director, IAPMO Director, IAPMO
Workforce Development Specialist, Terry Leppellere, IAPMO Member Services Director,
Research and Testing Code Development
Kathleen Mihelich Director of Career Services, Sol Alba, Training Client Services Supervisor
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•Create the team who will work together to achieve success
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• Schedule introductory UPC-I Code Classes with each IPA

Chapter.
• Schedule a “Train-the-Trainer” class for those who want to
teach the UPC-I.
– Note: IAPMO India will conduct UPC-I awareness and Inspector Training
concurrent with the above meetings.
• Provide certification tests to the IPA-IIP Committee for
validation.
• Set-up CBT and or paper test sites for experienced
members/individuals who want to certify on the UPC-I.
• Set up classes to conduct any specialty training designed by
the IPA-IIP Committee. Example: Medical Gas and Health
facility requirements of the UPC-I. Specialty Certifications can
be offered. Online and CBT courses will become integral.

Program Goal
• The goal of the IPA-IAPMO Plumbing

Education to Employment Program
(PEEP) is to prepare multiple levels of
professional groups in India to read,
understand, interpret, engage, and
apply the provisions of India’s Uniform
Plumbing Code to initial installations
and continued maintenance of
plumbing systems.

Audience Groups
• The Program seeks to serve three audience

groups. Each group has a unique
relationship to the Uniform Plumbing Code
-India and the national plumbing industry at
large, requiring educational objectives and
curriculum of varying focus.
– Engineers
– Contractors/Construction Managers/Supervisors
– Plumbing Systems Installers and Repairers

• Conduct a Job domain Analysis to determine the unique functions, duties,
tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the performance
required for each job.
• Conduct Needed Skills Analysis - identifying specific education needs and

gaps in skills.
• Develop the Workforce Preparation Plan – This step concludes the

development of curriculum for studies, educational strategies required, and the
creation of/or use of existing training books and materials.
• Develop the Educational Partnership Plan - which includes:
1. Polytechnics, University and formal Vocational-Technical Schools

2. IPA/IIP Chapters and City Schools.
3. Individual Engineer/Consultant/Contractor Business “In House” Training.
4. The ITI Training Programs.

• Design the Assessment/Employability Plan measures the success of the

training, sets certification criteria, and fills any gaps in the education.
• Design the Worker Retention Plan – Strategic Solutions to significantly reduce

the loss of employees as they go through the educational process.
• Implementation Plan –As each of these areas are addressed by the

committee, an implementation plan will be included to put it into action at the
earliest feasible date!

Academic Certificate Programs
• The Academic Certificate Programs form the

foundation for the Training Program by
providing individuals with the education and
introductory experience to become proficient
in code-based Plumbing skills.
• The Certificate Programs are:
– Plumbing Systems Design
– Plumbing Construction Management
– Plumbing Technology

Plumbing Systems Design
• The Plumbing Systems Design curriculum

targets Engineers
• One-year, post-graduate specialization
program focused on code-based plumbing
design.
Click icon to
view
Plumbing Systems
Design Curriculum

Plumbing Construction
Management
• The Plumbing Construction
Management curriculum targets
Contractors, Managers and
Supervisors
• One-year program focused on the
installation supervision of code-based
plumbing systems.
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view
Management
Curriculum

Plumbing Technology
• The Plumbing Technology curriculum

Aspiring plumbers
• Two-year program focused on the
installation and maintenance of code-based
plumbing systems. After completion of the
first year, participants will be qualified as
plumbers. After completion of the second
year, they will be qualified as master
plumbers. Click icon to
view
Plumbing Tech
Curriculum

IAPMO Certification Program
• The certification program will be autonomous

from the academic program and will be
voluntary in nature.
• This comprehensive examination program
plays a critical role in assessing knowledge
of the Uniform Plumbing Code – India as an
indicator of proficiency in the use of the code
and referenced standards.
• Each certification in the program will be

based on the job domain study and job
task analysis.
• Certification is achieved by successful
completion of an examination in a
controlled, proctored setting.
• After passing a required examination, the candidate
will receive a certification document and a wallet
identification card indicating the title and scope of
the certification, the date of issue and the date of
expiration.
• There will be four certifications offered:
– Certified Plumbing Systems Engineer, C.P.S.E.
– Certified Plumbing Supervisor, C.P.S.
– Certified Plumber, C.P.
– Certified Master Plumber, C.M.P.
Certified Plumbing Systems
Engineer
• C.P.S.E.
– Engineers will use this certification to
attest their knowledge of the code
requirements for plumbing systems and to
demonstrate their ability to design and
review plumbing systems.

Certified Plumbing Supervisor
• C.P.S.
– Contractors, construction managers, and
supervisors will use this certification to
demonstrate their knowledge of code
requirements relating to basic plumbing
principles and plumbing systems.

Certified Plumber
• C.P.
– Plumbing installers and repairers will use
this certification to validate their capability
to install, repair,and maintain piping
systems, fixtures and equipment in
compliance with the code requirements.

Certified Master Plumber
• C.M.P.
– Plumbing installers and repairers will use
this certification to prove their experience
level and overall ability to apply code
requirements with a variety of installations
associated with water distribution and
waste water disposal.

Education Providers
• The goal of the IPA – IAPMO Plumbing

Education to Employment Program can
only be successfully met through
partnerships with established
education institutions throughout India.
• The program seeks partnerships with
Indian Universities, Colleges and
Vocational Institutions that can provide
quality instruction toward stated goals.

Education Providers
• Target date of May 2009 for the program
to launch through our Education
Providers in Bangalore.
• Leadership from the following institutions
were visited and all gave favorable
responses to the program:
– M.E.I. Polytechnic
– S.J. Polytechnic
– Bangalore University, U.V.C.E.
– R.V. College
Education Providers
• Proposals for potential Education

Providers are being developed which
outline:
•Infrastructure •Lab needs
•Sustainability of Program •Student benefits and
•Recognition of Program incentives
and Certificate •Field Experience/Internship
•Expenses to be incurred by •Employability of students
institution upon completion
•Human resources •Financial obligation of
•Instructor Training students
•Physical Resources/Space •Curriculum/Syllabi
Education Provider Value Criteria
• Selected education providers will have met

the IPA – IAPMO quality standard, which will
assist in providing quality assurance.
• In defining this quality standard, IAPMO has
created a guideline of value criteria that
Education Providers must meet.

Education Provider Value Criteria
• Criteria I: Mission
• Criteria II: Management
• Criteria III: Fiscal Responsibility
• Criteria IV: Curricula
• Criteria V: Instructional Delivery
• Criteria VI: Instructional Personnel
• Criteria VII: Admissions and Student Services
• Criteria VIII: Evaluation

Coming Soon!!!
• IPA Introductory Seminar

• Train-the-Trainer Workshop

IPA Introductory Seminar
• This 1-day seminar will provide a high-

level overview of the 2008 Uniform
Plumbing Code – India for presentation
to IPA chapter members. Participants
will be introduced to the code, its
structure and organization, and the
fundamental code concepts and
provisions. Participants will enhance
knowledge of code use, interpretation
and understanding of code language.
Train-the-Trainer
• One of IAPMO’s most popular, highly

experienced instructor will teach the
technical seminar in India to the group of IPA
trainers. New trainers will practice teaching
the subject matter themselves, and will
participate in other instructor-related skill
building activities. The administrative
guidelines for seminar delivery will also be
presented.

These are the steps on the Stairway to
Success!
When we reach the top, the Indian Plumbing

Association and the Indian Institute of Plumbing will
have a truly world-class education and employment
program, setting the standard for the plumbing
industry in India and benefiting every citizen in India!
I Congratulate You!

Are there any questions or
comments?
Thank you for attending.

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UPC-I and IPA-IIP-IAPMO

• I am Allen Inlow, Senior Director of IAPMO-

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When will IAPMO-India be open for Business?

• This presentation is intended to provide

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• The IPA and IAPMO Plumbing Codes

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• IPA entered into an agreement with

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• The Uniform Plumbing Code – India

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• The IPA is the first and foremost

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The question is what do you want it to be?

“The responsibility of a professional education institute

Copyright © 2008, IAPMO 13

• Together IPA & IIP developed the basic parameters

• IPA & IIP jointly issued Request for Proposals and

Copyright © 2008, IAPMO 14

Copyright © 2008, IAPMO 15

That is just a new beginning to the work

Where do we need to go from here?

Copyright © 2008, IAPMO 16

• Understanding the need for plumbing

Copyright © 2008, IAPMO 17

• Included in the proposal was a request that IPA & IIP

• The plan specifically states that once an educational

Copyright © 2008, IAPMO 18

Shahin Moinian Allen Inlow

Hari Ramanation Lynne Simnick

• Schedule introductory UPC-I Code Classes with each IPA

Copyright © 2008, IAPMO 21

• The goal of the IPA-IAPMO Plumbing

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• The Program seeks to serve three audience

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• Conduct Needed Skills Analysis - identifying specific education needs and

• Develop the Workforce Preparation Plan – This step concludes the

• Develop the Educational Partnership Plan - which includes:

1. Polytechnics, University and formal Vocational-Technical Schools

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• Design the Assessment/Employability Plan measures the success of the

• Design the Worker Retention Plan – Strategic Solutions to significantly reduce

• Implementation Plan –As each of these areas are addressed by the

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• The Academic Certificate Programs form the

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• The Plumbing Systems Design curriculum

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• The Plumbing Technology curriculum

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• The certification program will be autonomous

• Each certification in the program will be

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• The goal of the IPA – IAPMO Plumbing