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Plumbing - Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced

Course code: MSWU105P

Subject area: DIY

Study level: Part Time

Course level: E

Course details

Course time:

18:00 - 21:00

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

23rd Apr 2024 - 11th Jun 2024

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Evening Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Plumbing courses available. Whether you are a beginner wanting to develop basic plumbing skills, or you’re an experienced learner wanting to expand your skill set, come and join us at our evening plumbing courses.
Our seven-week programmes will teach you how to confidently carry out some common maintenance tasks around the home, which could save calling out a plumber! You will follow one of our three tailored programmes which have been designed to suit each learner’s level: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.

FAQs

I am not sure which course is right for me, what should I do?

Don’t worry, all three courses are run on the same evening at the same campus. Apply now and our team of experienced staff will ensure you’re put on the right programme for you.

Can I do all three levels?

Yes, we run each course level three times a year, so once you’ve completed one course, you will be able to move up to the next at the nearest start date.

Course units
Beginner Programme:

W1: Introduction to basic workshop safety: Soldering techniques

W2: Introduction to different methods of joining pipework, using the different materials used in the industry: End feed and integral soldering, Compression, Low carbon steel, push fit

W3: Small frame assessment

W4: Pipe bending techniques

W5: Wall work

W6: Final large frame

W7: Testing and decommissioning final large frame

Intermediate Programme:

W1: Learn about the operation and repair of: Stop valve, Service valve, Gate valves and taps

W2: Installation and maintenance of float operated valves (ball valves): Understand legislation regarding float valves, renew and repair float valves, replacing taps in: Basins, baths and sink units

W3: Dressing sanitary ware: Learn how to put together a bath, basin, and WC

W4: Above ground drainage: Waste pipes, Soil Pipes, Traps

W5: Plumb a cloakroom: Install a basin and pedestal and WC. Plumb hot and cold pipework

W6: Plumb a cloakroom cont.

W7: Connect waste in cloakroom to soil pipe: Test as per industry standards, decommission, evaluate session

Advanced Programme:

W1: Hanging Radiators: Install valves

W2: Radiator Task: Follow diagram: Hang and plumb a radiator. Fill and test

W3: Isolate and remove a radiator without draining down the system

W4: Basics of common plumbing system

W5: Install a cylinder and cold-water storage cistern

W6: Install a cylinder and cold-water cistern

W7: Task assessed, feedback given

Entry criteria
None, but you must wear steel toe capped footwear in the workshop
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Course fees

19+ Fee:

Tuition Fee: £210.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £210.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00