The basic plumbing studies course has been specially developed for those seeking a career in plumbing. It is suitable for both career changers and people new to the construction industry. The course provides essential skills, which enable the candidate to achieve industry-recognised qualifications to start their new career within the plumbing sector.
The basic plumbing studies certificate is the entry-level qualification for the Plumbing Industry, delivering the underpinning knowledge required for the City & Guilds 6129& 6089 NVQ2, which can be achieved once in the workplace.
The course covers two elements:
Health & Safety
Kinetic Lifting
Lifting Equipment
Safe use of ladders
Safe use of stand steps
Safe use of mobile scaffolds
Safe assembly of LPG equipment
Safe use of LPG equipment
Fire fighting
Hazardous materials - sheet lead
Hazardous materials – asbestos
Copper tube
Copper tube - component positions
Copper tube - fixing positions
Copper tube - pipe & fitting dimensions
Copper tube - pipe & fitting dimensions
Copper tube - marking & cutting
Copper tube - machine bending (1)
Copper tube - machine bending (2)
Copper tube - machine bending (3)
Copper tube - jointing & testing
Copper tube - marking fixings
Copper tube - fabrication & installation
The course is a mix of classroom and hands-on workshop training to give you the right mix of knowledge and practical abilities.
The course comprises; practical activities to build a portfolio of plumbing competencies, with plumbing theory modules, including phase tests, and an end test.
