Three Distance Learning Modules covering Industrial and Commercial Copper Plumbing Installation Work. Cost of the three modules, including postage, marking the summary questions, feedback, and a personalised Record of Achievement on successful completion Also C&G practical course available at some local colleges for follow up.
Industrial and Commercial Copper Tube Installation
Module 1:
1 User Guide,
2 Introduction,
3 Definitions,
4 Copper tube jointing methods: Braze jointing, Flange and adapter joints, Wedge ring capillary joints, Large diameter compression joints,
5 Testing,
6 Pipe support systems,
7 Fixings and fastenings,
8 Sources of reference and useful information,
9 Summary questions.
Module 2:
1 Introduction,
2 Sources of reference and information,
3 Basic design skills,
4 Use of tables, graphs and nomograms - pipe sizing,
5 Boosted cold water systems,
6 Pump head and capacity,
7 Heat exchangers and hot water storage,
8 Control of hot water draw-off temperature,
9 Commissioning, testing and flushing procedures,
10 Summary questions.
Module 3:
1 Introduction,
2 Interpretation of drawings and schedules,
3 Planning operation and installation sequences,
4 Fixing plant and equipment,
5 Connections to plant and equipment,
6 Copper tube installation method,
7 Sources of reference and useful information,
8 Summary questions,
9 Practical training and City & Guilds assessment - The Next Step,
10 List of participating Colleges.
Intended user group:
New-Entrants and mature students in the plumbing, central heating, gas installation industries. Also useful for multi-skilling existing building craft occupations and maintenance staff in manufacturing industry, local authority and housing association direct labour organisations.
Indication of level:
Takes people through from the basic's through to advanced design, and also useful to people on NVQ level 2 and level 3 courses in plumbing, etc.