Level 1 - Basic Plumbing Certificate

Level 1 - Basic Plumbing Certificate

Candidates will be trained in the basic principles and practical aspects of domestic plumbing, and gain the skills required to carry out numerous practical tasks including pipe bending and joining, layout and installation, sanitary ware installation, domestic central heating systems, plus all the generic modules of Health and Safety.

Modes of attendance:
Course duration: 16 weeks
Mon to Fri - 6.00pm - 9.00pm (2 evenings per week), or Saturdays - 8.30am - 1.30pm

The course will consist of both practical, and theory based training sessions. All course work books and hand-outs are provided with this course.

Course Modules:

* Copper tube installation, fabrication, and testing.

* Plastic pipe installation and fabrication.

* Plumbing principles and processes.

* Sanitation and drainage systems.

* Domestic hot and cold water systems.

* Sanitary ware installation. Candidates will install a full bathroom suite, including hot and cold water supply, and waste pipe system.

* Fix and install panel radiators to system pipe work (Central heating systems design).

* Installation of rainwater guttering system, and knowledge of drainage system.

* Installation and connection of domestic household appliances including washing machines and kitchen sink units.

* Repairs and maintenance of domestic plumbing systems.

* Topic exams and assessments.

Outcome:

The Level 1 Basic Plumbing Certificate can help candidates gain employment within the plumbing industry, and in some cases, may be enough to grant you entry onto an NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) at an higher level, or even progression onto a Domestic Natural Gas Foundation Training Course.