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The Professional Plumber Podcast

The Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) is a trusted professional body, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), that works proactively to promote better plumbing practices in South Africa.

In these podcast episodes we will have interesting and informative conversations with industry experts, PIRB personnel, and also with other invited guests, with the intent to serve our registered plumbers through yet another exciting and convenient platform.

Learn more about who the PIRB is, what we do, and also listen to other interesting conversations regarding industry-related topics.

So sit back, relax, enjoy these episodes, and be sure to also connect with the PIRB on www.pirb.co.za, and on Facebook or our other social media platforms.
Weekly English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement
117 Episodes
100 – 117

PPP E16 - World Plumbing Day 2021

In this episode we will discuss the importance of World Plumbing Day, and how PIRB Registered Plumbers can actually get involved therein.
9 Mar 2021 17 min

PPP E15 - Technical Discussion (Interacting With Decision Makers)

In this episode we will discuss your interaction, as a responsible plumber, with decision makers, and the importance of plumbers being involved in constructive discussions around the designs of buildings to make provision for compliant plumbing installations.
2 Mar 2021 38 min

PPP E14 - CPD Talks (Zivan Cronje)

In this episode we will discuss how easy it is to do CPD in a short amount of time and why it is important to commit to keeping up with the industry.
23 Feb 2021 26 min

PPP E12 - Achieving CPD (The simplicity thereof)

In this episode we discuss CPD and how easy it is to complete, as well as how one can manage one's time to complete these important CPD activities that ultimately keep you updated with what is going on in the plumbing industry. IMPORTANT NOTE: CPD points mentioned are subject to…
9 Feb 2021 37 min

PPP E8 - Complaints & Liaison (Part 2)

This episode is Part 2 of a conversation with the Complaints & Liaison function of the PIRB, in which we discuss the process through which complaints can be logged and addressed. In stead of taking a punitive approach, the PIRB rather focusses on strengthening pride and accountability within the plumbing…
7 Jan 2021 18 min

PPP E7 - Complaints & Liaison (Part 1)

This episode is Part 1 of a conversation with the Complaints & Liaison function of the PIRB, in which we discuss the process through which complaints can be logged and addressed. In stead of taking a punitive approach, the PIRB rather focusses on strengthening pride and accountability within the plumbing…
5 Jan 2021 23 min

PPP E6 - Certificates of Compliance (COC) - Part 2

This episode is Part 2 of a conversation in which we discuss Certificates of Compliance (COC), to find out what COC are, what the different types of COC are, who may purchase and issue COC, how COC are purchased and logged, as well as other very important and interesting facts…
9 Dec 2020 24 min

PPP E5 - Certificates of Compliance (COC) - Part 1

This episode is Part 1 of a conversation in which we will discuss Certificates of Compliance (COC), to find out what COC are, what the different types of COC are, who may purchase and issue COC, how COC are purchased and logged, as well as other very important and interesting…
9 Dec 2020 20 min

PPP E4 - Technical Discussion (Balanced Pressure - 1)

In this episode we will discuss Balanced Pressure, with the intent to determine what balanced pressure is, what the indications and implications of unbalanced pressure are, as well as how unbalanced pressure can be rectified.
2 Dec 2020 34 min

PPP E3 - PIRB Registration & Renewal

In this episode we will have a conversation with the PIRB's Registration & Renewal Department to determine how and why plumbers should register with the PIRB, as well as how the registration process works, what the different designations are, and what happens when registrations are up for renewal or have…
25 Nov 2020 40 min

PPP E2 - World Toilet Day 2020

In this episode we will discuss World Toilet Day. Although many people’s first reaction would be to find it humorous that such a day even exists, it is important to take into consideration that there are millions of people around the globe who do not have access to proper sanitation…
18 Nov 2020 47 min

PPP E1 - The PIRB's Induction Program

In the first episode of The Professional Plumber Podcast we will discuss the PIRB's Induction Program. We will also discuss the motivation behind the idea for the PIRB to use podcasts as yet another exciting platform through which they can serve their registered plumbers and the plumbing industry as a…
17 Nov 2020 24 min
100 – 117