Plumbing

Although our plumbing courses will be defined from a set curriculum, the mix of topics will be to suit your requirements. If you have a specific project in mind then just let us know.

If you don't want the hassle and expense of sitting exams and tests then we offer low cost, affordable skills training which comes with your own portfolio, real photographs and Professional Certificate from Tradesmans Entrance Ltd.

We will teach you how to put in a complete central heating system or just fix a leaky pipe. The tools, techniques, and tricks of the Trade are what you'll be learning. Bending pipes and soldering joints. Change radiators and valves. Repair the WC siphon and ball valve. Build a shower unit. Undertsanding a storage tank. Install a bath. Install a hot water cylinder.

Once you've learned how to get water into your system we then have to pull the plug and learn how to dispose of the waste, including local by-laws and the environment.

• Selecting and using tools in a safe manner, understanding potential accident situations
  
• Bending and fitting copper pipe
  
• Cutting and fixing plastic pipe when and how to use it
  
• Fit and change radiator valves
  
• Surface water collection and fittings
  
• How to freeze pipes for repair
  
• How to prevent freezing - jackets and sleeving
  
• Pressure testing
  
• Instal or replace storage tanks
  
• Instal or replace hot water cylinders
  
• Pumps and motorised valves
  
• Soil pipes, waste and guttering and local regulations and by-laws

At the end of this 5 day course you can expect to be confident in dealing with all types of repairs, especially kitchens and bathrooms. Your work will be assessed and Tradesmans' Entrance will provide a certificate of competance