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    Plumbing, Central Heating Design & Installation

    Plumbing, Central Heating Design & Installation

    We now also offer a wider selection of new NVQ diplomas – call one of our course advisors to find out more.


    For a full break down of training units included with each award please refer to the course content which can be found here. Alternatively if you’re interested in these new plumbing courses and would like to speak to an advisor for further information then you can contact us on the number above or fill out a form and we will contact you. For more information please visit Changes to plumbing qualifications.

    The RF Training Plumbing, Central Heating, Design & Installation Course covers all aspects of domestic heating, plumbing, fault finding and maintenance.

    With an emphasis on central heating design and installation this course is ideal for those that wish to ultimately pursue a career as a Registered Gas Installer, it acts as a perfect foil for the BPEC Gas Foundation programme.

    This plumbing course can be delivered in either a block or over a period of time to suit your own individual needs, and is split into two parts – Theory Training on the understanding of plumbing & domestic heating systems and practical training.

    Aimed at:
    Anyone wishing to re-train as a Plumber & Domestic Heating Engineer
    Locations:
    Hockley, Birmingham City Centre
    Atherton, Greater Manchester
    Qualifications:
    City & Guilds 6128 Level 2 Technical Certificate – Heating & Ventilation

    Logic Certification Water Regulations

    Part L Energy Efficiency

    Logic Foundation Cert in Basic Heating & Hot Water Systems, Design & Specification
    Duration: 6 Weeks Full-time Intensive
    Flexible Learning Available – tailor your study to your own circumstances



    Plumbing, Central Heating, Design & Installation Course Outline


    The full-time plumbing course consists of six weeks intensive plumbing training . Alternatively you have the option to complete the course over a period of time under our flexible learning scheme . All plumbing course classes will start at 8.30am and finish at 5.00pm.

    Course – Theory The theory side will cover the following plumbing modules:
    • Health & Safety
    • Plumbing processes
    • Cold water
    • Hot water
    • Sanitation
    • Drainage
    • Central Heating Design
    • Basic electrics
    • Fault finding and maintenance
    • Water Regulations
    • Part L Energy Efficiency

    Course – Practical Practical work will cover the following tasks:
    • Pipe bending and jointing skills for copper tube to City & Guilds requirements
    • Pipe bending and jointing skills for steel pipe to City & Guilds requirements
    • Install and test sanitary ware and waste pipework to City & Guilds requirements
    • Install and test steel pipe
    • Install and commission bathroom suites
    • Use of plastic push fit plumbing systems
    • Install and commission hot water cylinders and cold water cisterns
    • Install/replace immersion heaters
    • Installation and commissioning of domestic heating systems
    • Install central heating electrical controls
    • Install washing machine

    Fault find and carry out maintenance on domestic plumbing installations to include:
    • Replace a toilet syphon
    • Replace float operated valves
    • Install isolating and servicing valves
    • Install thermostatic radiator valves
    • Replace kitchen, washbasin and bath tap

    Plumbing, Central Heating Design & Installation Qualifications


    • City & Guilds 6128 Level 2 Technical Certificate – Heating & Ventilation
    • Logic Certification Water Regulations
    • Part L Energy Efficiency
    • Logic Foundation Cert in Basic Heating & Hot Water Systems, Design &Specification








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