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Part Time Basic Plumbing

Vocational qualification

In Newbury ()

£ 134 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Duration

    10 Weeks

This course will introduce learners to basic plumbing in order to carry out simple DIY jobs around the home. Learners need to bring the following to the first class: writing materials, old clothes

About this course

There are no formal entry requirements.

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Basic Plumbing - Newbury College

Full Time courses for under 19's are free of chargeCode : Start : End : Times : Day : Duration : Cost (Year 1)*

99253A 090901* : 21/09/2009 : 30/11/2009 : 19:00 to 21:00 : Monday : 10 Weeks : 134.00

99253B 101001* : 11/01/2010 : 22/03/2010 : 19:00 to 21:00 : Monday : 10 Weeks : 134.00

99253C 101001 : 19/04/2010 : 05/07/2010 : 19:00 to 21:00 : Monday : 10 Weeks : 134.00

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Course Overview This course will introduce learners to basic plumbing in order to carry out simple DIY jobs around the home. Learners need to bring the following to the first class: writing materials, old clothes

Qualification gained: This course does not lead to a formal qualification.

Course Content: The aim of the course is to provide learners with an elementary understanding of domestic plumbing systems and sufficient skills to undertake basic plumbing operations. The course will be divided equally into practical lessons to develop skills and classroom work to develop understanding of plumbing systems. There will be one lesson allocated to the learners' own projects towards the end of the course where they can plan a new installation, plan modification of existing plumbing or bring in components for repair. The course will cover the following: Introduction Safety, Legislation, Water Regulations, Byelaws, sources of information; Underpinning knowledge Pressure, flow, temperature, materials, corrosion and plumbing tools; Practical work on tap, valve & cistern repairs; Understanding cold and hot water systems. Practical on copper pipe bending, soldering and use of compression fittings; Practical on compression fittings, plastic pipe and push-fit fittings; Practical on waste pipe and fittings; Understanding heating systems and showers; Learners own project; Electrical work and safety. End of course quiz.

Work Experience: Learners do not need to be in relevant work to undertake this course.

Course Assessment: Progress on this course will be tested through observation, presentation and lecturer feedback.

Progression: Learners can progress to other non qualification construction, diy courses and also to qualification courses in plumbing.

Homework: Homework is not essential but learners will benefit from undertaking home study of approximately 1 hour per week.

Additional Costs: There is an additional fee, payable on enrolment, to cover materials on this course.

Course Fees
  • Fees quoted with the course information are for the current academic year. Fees for the next academic year starting in September are subject to change and will be confirmed annually.
  • Part Time Course Fee Relate to Year 1 course fees only. Two year course fees will have an additional course fee for the second year; these fees are subject to confirmation annually.
Popular courses fill quickly and early enrolment is recommended.

Please note that course information may be subject to change and you are advised to check the current details with Newbury College before you enrol.

Part Time Basic Plumbing

£ 134 + VAT