Diploma in Plumbing
Diploma in Plumbing
The Diploma in Plumbing Course is a great chance to take the 1st step in becoming a successful plumber – either self-employed running your own lucrative business or functioning for a company.
Through taking this course students will also have extended whole the theory to benefit the Level 2 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Services Plumbing (Domestic qualification). Students will require going to a City and Guilds recognized centre and full the knowledge and on-the-job assessment.
If students have 5 years or more experience students will be exempt from the practical preparing.
Course Overview
Unit 1 Plumbing Induction
The Apprenticeship Scheme; Plumbing S/NVQ; Technical
Certificate Scheme; Career Opportunities; Overview of
Plumbing Industry; Specialist Work; the Structure of the
Plumbing Industry; a Typical Business
Unit 2 Health and Safety
Personal Safety and the Safety of Others; Regulations; Risk
Assessments; Access; Fire Safety and Emergencies; Electrical
Shock and First Aid; COSHH; LPG and Lead
Unit 3 Common Plumbing Processes
Hand Tools; Power Tools; Measuring; Marking Out; Cutting;
Bending; Jointing; Fixing.
Unit 4 Key Plumbing Principles
Materials; Plumbing Science; Electricity; Calculations
Unit 5 Sanitation systems
Sanitary Appliances; Traps; Pipework Systems; Pipework
Installation; Soundness Testing; Rainwater Systems;
Maintenance and De-Commissioning; Regulations
Unit 6 Electricity
Electricity Supply Systems Installation; Earth Continuity; Testing
And De-commissioning; Regulations
Unit 7 Cold Water Systems
Collection and Storage; Water Treatment; Water Distribution;
Service and Mains Connection; Service Pipework; Water Meters;
Direct and Indirect Systems; Cold Water Storage Cisterns; Water
Softeners; Frost Protection; System Components; Maintenance
and De-Commissioning; Regulations.
Unit 8 Domestic Hot Water Systems
Vented and Unvented Systems; Methods of Heating Water;
Types of Systems, Storage and Instantaneous; Thermal
Properties of Water; Venting and Overflow Arrangements;
Capacity of Storage Vessels; Control Devices to Prevent
Overheating; Sizing Requirements for Systems; System
Components; Maintenance and De-Commissioning;
Regulations
Unit 9 Cold and hot water systems and components
Taps and Valves used in Hot and Cold Plumbing systems;
System Installation Requirements; Soundness Testing on Cold
and Hot Water Systems; Maintenance and De-commissioning;
Regulations
Unit 10 Central Heating Systems
Systems and Components (including boilers); Central Heating
Controls; Maintenance and De-Commissioning; Energy
Efficiency; Regulations
Unit 11 Sheet Lead Weatherings
Basic Principles; Fabrication Techniques; Flashings and Small
Weatherings
Unit 12 Environmental Awareness
The Need for Energy Conservation; Legislation; the Building
Regulations; Improving Energy Efficiency; Reducing Waste;
Safe Disposal of Waste; Customer Advice
Study Details
The course can be studied at your own pace but students must finish the course within 12 months from the date of buy.
The course is around 180 study hours and there are no deadlines to meet so students can study in your own time.
Pre-requisites
Scholars must be aged 16 or over and be educated to GCSE level G or above or hold equal qualifications.
Scholars must have access to the Internet to finish the course.
Support
Scholars will have access to your own personal tutor via email and post.
Qualification
UK Open Learning Diploma
Contact Details
Website: www.learning-at-home.co.uk