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Written Assignments and Theory Sessions

Health & Safety – Assignment/Theory

Plumbing Principles – Assignment

Plumbing Processes – Assignment

Cold Water Systems – Classroom Theory

Hot Water Systems – Classroom Theory

Central Heating Systems – Classroom Theory

Above Ground Drainage – Classroom Theory

Practical Training and Assessments

Basic plumbing skills/assessments

Bench Jobs

1.      Bending copper tube

2.      Measuring & cutting of copper tube

3.      Soldering

4.      Basic fittings and various methods of jointing

5.      Building various frames that incorporate a variety of fittings and bends etc

6.      All work is hydraulically pressure tested.

Bay Jobs: 

Bay jobs are done in three stages and these include:

1.      The first fixing of pipe work

2.      The hanging and fixing of appliances (basins/radiators) to walls.

3.      Second fix pipe work to sanitary appliances. All work is pressure tested.

Airing cupboard installation, direct hot water system/assessment

This is done in three stages and includes:

1.      The dressing of the CWSC and its correct position for install/maintenance etc.

2.      The dressing of the hot water cylinder.

3.      Connecting CWSC to hot water cylinder. The installation is checked for leaks etc and the airing cupboard then forms an

integral part of the following bathroom installation.

Bathroom installation/assessment

Following on from the Airing cupboard installation the hot and cold water outlets are used in the bathroom installation.

The bathroom is done in five stages and these include:

1.      First fix pipe work, the airing cupboard Hot/Cold outlets are connected to plastic ‘push fit’ fittings and pipe below floor

level and are pressure tested.

2.      Sanitary appliances are mounted/hung/positioned.

3.      Second fix pipe work, including waste is connected to appliances and system is checked.

4.      The immersion heater is wired and the system is commissioned so the bathroom is fully functioning with both a hot & cold

water supply.

5.      All waste is also connected to a live working ventilated stack so the student gets to understand and work on all aspects

of a bathroom from where the water comes in, to where it goes out.

Mild steel pipe work installation/assessment

This is done in two stages:

1.      Basic cutting/threading and jointing techniques.

2.      A twin radiator installation using TBOE radiator connections for flow and return pipes.

The installation requires the use of ½” & ¾” medium grade low carbon steel tube. Installation is pressure tested. 

Central heating installation/assessments

This is done in three stages:

1.      Installation of a combination boiler and all of the associated pipe work and controls.

2.      Installation of an open vented heating system to an indirect hot water cylinder. This installation includes flow & return pipe work to radiators and also the installation of heating controls, such as S/Y plan motorised valves, thermostats and timer.

3.      Heating controls wiring and system commissioning.

Plumbing Training Courses In Birmingham

Awards and Qualifications

The training course has been designed to enable the trainee to be both fully competent with the practical skills that plumbers face, but also to be competent with all the various building regulations and legislation that are imposed on plumbing operatives.

The Gold Plumbing course includes the following certificated awards:

City & Guilds 6128 – 02 Heating & Ventilation Award

The 6128 is a technical certificate level 2 and is an award that can ultimately lead to a full NVQ which would mean being assessed on the job onsite.

Water Supply Fittings Regulations 1999

The Water Regulations, soon to become ‘2009’ will eventually become a compulsory qualification for operatives working on water systems in England & Wales. This award is due for renewal on October 1st 2009 and we will be running the new updated Water Regulation courses from that date.

Legionella Prevention and Control

The Legionella Prevention and Control certification is closely linked to the Water Regulations and enables the qualified operative to undertake Legionella Risk Analysis of stored water systems and recommend steps that need to be taken to reduce the risk of spread and contamination of the water born bacteria. This award is due for renewal on October 1st 2009 and we will be running the new updated Legionella Prevention and Control course from that date.

Part L Energy Efficiency

Part L Energy Efficiency enables the qualified operative to specify and install hot water/central heating systems in domestic properties only. All work that is covered under Part L, i.e a hot water cylinder replacement must be benchmarked and signed off by a competent/suitably qualified person to satisfy current building control legislation.

Foundation Certificate in Domestic Hot water/Heating System Design and Specification

The foundation award is designed to give the student/operative the understanding of the correct methods regarding boiler/radiator sizing using ‘u value’ heat loss calculation. This award will enable the operative to specify system and component design (such as radiators, pump size systems plans) for both new and existing domestic properties.

Part P Defined Scope

An essential award for plumbers who may will be undertaking electrical work as part of their daily duties, such as replacing an electric shower, immersion heater and heating controls etc.

The scope is defined meaning you are only able to do certain types of electrical work, most notably you can only work on existing electrical circuits. For example, you can replace like for like an electric shower, but you cannot install one from scratch by running new cable from the consumer unit. You can extend ring mains & lighting circuits etc, but not install new ones. In kitchen & bathrooms which are considered special locations due to the presence of water you are limited to replacement work only. The full scope award can be offered for an additional fee of £300 and will mean an extra 2 days of training.

The Part P Defined Scope Course Includes:

• 17th edition theory and study
• Inspection of electrical circuits
• Testing of equipment
• Installation and testing of electrical circuits
• Fault finding
• Written assessments

We also offer up to 50% off your accommodation costs if you are travelling to Birmingham and staying locally in a hotel whilst training.

The cost of the course is £3400 + Vat @15% offer ends 30 September 2009

Payment should be made in full prior to course commencing with an initial £500 non-refundable deposit to be paid a week in advance before the course commences. 

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