Train 4 Trade Skills - Plumbing Course

Section 1 Part A

Pre Attendance Study Modules - Theory

Module 1
Plumbing Induction

  • What is a Plumbing NVQ?
  • Technical Certificate Scheme
  • Career Opportunities
  • Industry Overview
  • Specialist Work
  • Industry Structure
  • A Typical Business
  • Building Your Record of Evidence (Portfolio)

Module 2
Common Plumbing Processes

  • Hand Tools
  • Power Tools
  • Measuring
  • Marking Out
  • Cuttingv
  • Bending
  • Jointing
  • Fixing

Module 3
Key Plumbing Principles

  • Materials
  • Plumbing Science
  • Electricity
  • Calculations

Module 4
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 Decommissioning
  • Regulations
  • SkillsBuilder - Interactive 3D virtual reality simulation software; Scenario 1

Module 5
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
  • SkillsBuilder - Interactive 3D virtual reality simulation software; Scenario 2

Module 6
Cold and Hot Water Systems and Components

  • Taps and Valves used in Hot and Cold Plumbing Systems
  • System Installation Requirements
  • Soundness Testing on Coldand Hot Water Systems
  • Maintenance and Decommissioning
  • Regulations
  • SkillsBuilder - Interactive 3D virtual reality simulation software; Scenario 3

Section 1 Part B

Pre Attendance Study Modules - Theory

Module 7
Sanitation Systems

  • Sanitary Appliances
  • Traps
  • Pipework Systems
  • Pipework Installation
  • Soundness Testing
  • Rainwater Systems
  • Maintenance and

Module 8
Water Regulations Training

  • Introduction and background / legislation
  • The Regulations
  • Materials and Substances in contact with water
  • Requirements for water fitting
  • Water system design and installation
  • Commissioning (flushing, testing and sterilisation)
  • Prevention of cross connection to unwholesome water
  • Backflow prevention
  • Cold water services
  • Hot water services
  • WC's, flushing devices and urinals
  • Sanitary appliances and water for outside

Module 9
Domestic Showers Theory

  • Factors to be taken into consideration when choosing or suggesting a domestic Shower
  • Shower Types - benefits of each and supply system requirements
  • Supply systems Types
  • Waste water design consideration
  • Running cost and economy
  • Installation requirements
  • Shower pumps
  • Thermostatic mixing valves - safety benefits and operation
  • Regulations affecting the installation of electrically operated showers
  • Shower system & Pump maintenance

Section 1 Part C

Pre Attendance Study Modules - Theory

Module 10
Domestic Showers Theory

  • Personal Safety & the Safety of Others
  • Regulations
  • Risk Assessments
  • Access
  • Fire Safety & Emergencies
  • Electrical Shock & First Aid
  • COSHH
  • LPG and Lead
  • Safety and Gas Escape Emergency Procedures

Module 11
An Overview of the Regulations Affecting the Modern Day Plumbing & Heating Engineer

  • What are Regulations & what is their lawful status
  • Specific Regulations which may affect the
  • Plumbing & Heating Engineer
    Directly:
    - Part P of the Building Regulations - Domestic Electrical Installation Works
    - Part G of the Building Regulations - Domestic Plumbing works
    - The 1999 Water Regulations

    In-directly:
    - Part F of the Building Regulations - Ventilation Requirements
    - Part L of the Building Regulations - Energy Efficiency
  • Who is responsible for policing the Building/Water Regulations & what is the potential consequence of non-compliance and contravention.
  • How you may demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations through appropriate training, assessment.
  • Competent persons scheme operators and the benefits of membership.

Module 12
Environmental Awareness

  • The Need for Energy Conservation
  • Legislation
  • The Building Regulations
  • Improving Energy Efficiency
  • Reducing Waste
  • Safe Disposal of Waste
  • Customer Advice

Module 13
Effective Working Relationships

  • The Construction Team
  • Communicating with Others

Module 14
Public Liability insurance

Practical Training and Assessment - 2 Weeks

On successful completion of the final theory part of your course you will undertake instructor led practical training in one of our City & Guilds approved and Corgi Registered training centres. This will provide you with the core practical training skills you will need in preparation for your knowledge and practical assessments leading to your examination.

Week 1:
C&G 6022 Copper Pipework Installation plus Domestic Shovers

Week 2:
C&G 6032 Sanitary accommodation installation, maintenance & design (Bathroom Installation) Plus 1999 Water Regulations

Foundation Program Ends.

Completion of pre-attendance study modules 1-13 and successful completion/submission of assignments

Week 1

City & Guilds 6022 - Copper Pipework Installation practical & theory assessments

  • Working with copper pipe: measuring,cutting and bending to specific radius'
  • Preparing pipe for jointing & jointing techniques.
  • Working with LPG
  • Interpreting design drawings and installing pipework to specification
  • Pre-commissioning tests of installation pipe-work, soundness testing etc.
  • 1999 Water Regulations - update training and theoretical assessments

Week 2

City & Guilds 6032 - Sanitary accommodation installation, maintenance & design (Bathroom installation)

  • Bathroom design in accordance with regulations
  • Preparing bathroom appliances for installation
  • Appliance installation & connecting to pipework installations
  • Pre and post commissioning tests.
  • Showers - their selection & installation requirements
  • Carrying out routine preventative maintenance
  • De-commissioning existing bathroom suites
  • Understanding shower types, their supply requirements, the performance installation techniques of appropriately fed shower systems.

Section 2 Part A

Pre Attendance Study Modules - Theory

Module 14
Sheet Lead Weatherings

  • Sheet lead work overview
  • Sheet lead-design considerations-SL-S1
  • Hygiene, and working with lead
  • Types of sheet lead
  • Design/installation considerations of sheet lead
  • Working with lead-SL-S2
  • Tools and equipment used for sheet lead
  • Lead sheet bossing
  • Lead welding
  • Lead welding tools and equipment
  • Welding equipment and safety
  • Lead welding techniques
  • Domestic applications of sheet lead-SL-S3
  • Installation requirements of a chimney weathering set
  • Fixing the components of the chimney weatherings
  • Lead slate

Module 15
Electricity

  • Electricity overview
  • Principles of electricity-revision-E 1
  • Basic circuit theory
  • Ohm's law
  • Fuses
  • Circuits
  • Electricity supply E2
  • Generation of electricity
  • Basic domestic circuits
  • Earth continuity, bonding and temporary bonding
  • Electricity supply systems installation-E3
  • Safety requirements when working with electricity
  • Inspection and testing
  • Installation of appliances
  • Fused spur outlets
  • Earth continuity-E4
  • Testing and de-commissioning-E5

Section 2 Part B

Pre Attendance Study Modules - Theory

Module 16
Central Heating Systems

  • Central heating systems overview
  • Central heating systems explained
  • Regulations and domestic heating and hot water
  • Pumped central heating and gravity hot water systems
  • Central heating system installation layouts
  • Key system design components
  • Central heating system components
  • Heat emitters
  • Radiator accessories
  • Central heating boilers
  • Central heating system controls
  • Heating controls
  • Boiler control interlocks
  • Basic wiring for controls
  • Soundness testing on central heating pipework systems
  • Testing procedures
  • Maintenance of central heating systems
  • Replacing a radiator valve
  • General system maintenance
  • Commissioning and de-commissioning of central heating systems
  • Decommissioning of a heating system

Module 17
Central Heating Systems

  • Heating by OIL
  • SECTION 1 - Introduction to Best Practice
  • SECTION 2 - UK building regulations
  • SECTION 3 - Boiler types
  • SECTION 4 - Systems and components
  • SECTION 5 - Controls
  • SECTION 6 - Central Heating System Specifications (CHeSS)
  • SECTION 7 - Energy Efficiency
  • SECTION 8 - System selection - practical issues
  • SECTION 9 - Installing central heating systems
  • SECTION 10 - Commissioning and handover
  • Appendix A - Exception procedure flowchart
  • Appendix B - Notes to CHeSS 2005
  • Appendix C - Definitions of boiler types
  • Appendix D - Definitions of heating controls
  • Heating by GAS
  • SECTION 1 - Introduction to Best Practice
  • SECTION 2 - UK building regulations
  • SECTION 3 - Boiler types
  • SECTION 4 - Systems and components
  • SECTION 5 - Controls
  • SECTION 6 - Central Heating System Specifications (CHeSS)
  • SECTION 7 - Energy Efficiency
  • SECTION 8 - System selection - practical issues
  • SECTION 9 - Installing central heating systems
  • SECTION 10 - Commissioning and handover
  • Appendix A - Exception procedure flowchart
  • Appendix B - Notes to CHeSS 2005
  • Appendix C - Definitions of boiler types
  • Appendix D - Definitions of heating controls References
  • Supplement - Central Heating System Specifications (CHeSS) Year 2005
  • Supplement - Whole House Boiler Sizing Method for Houses and Flats

Module 18
Power Flushing

  • What is Power Flushing?
  • The benefits of Power Flushing both new and existing heating system installations.
  • On-site Water test kits - understanding and interpreting water analysis results
  • Power flushing units
  • The Principles of operating a Power Flushing Unit
  • Selecting the appropriate flushing procedure for specific heating systems
  • Preparing the heating system for flushing
  • Power flushing additives and system protectors/inhibitors.
  • Descaling heating elements
    - Hard and soft water areas
  • The power flushing process in detail
  • Disposal of waste water product (sludge)
  • Water analysis completion tests

Practical Training and Assessment - 2 Weeks

On successful completion of the final theory part of your course you will undertake instructor led practical training in one of our City & Guilds approved and Corgi Registered training centres. This will provide you with the core practical training skills you will need in preparation for your knowledge and practical assessments leading to your examination.

The 2 weeks of attendance will require you to successfully complete:

  • 12 multiple choice City & Guilds devised assessment papers as a requirement of the C&G 6128 technical certificate
  • Practical tasks relating to the plumbing aspects of installing a Heating System and its components including radiators
  • To work safely with basic electrical principles in relation to heating system components and pre-work checks and to understand the lawful limitations on what is and what is not permissible
  • City & Guilds Energy Efficiency on-line assessment

Completion of pre-attendance study modules 14-18 and successful completion/submission of assignments

Week 3

City & Guilds 6128 - Technical Certificate

  • Taps & valves used in hot & cold water systems & their routine maintenance
  • Radiator installation, Thermostatic Release Valves (TRV's) and radiator additions to existing heating systems.
  • Installing a central heating system
  • Heating systems and their routine maintenance
  • C&G 6084 - Energy efficiency on-line assessment (Part L of the Building Reg's)
  • Other applicable and related building regulations

Week 4

City & Guilds 6032 - Sanitary accommodation installation, maintenance & design (Bathroom installation)

  • An overview of vented and unvented systems
  • Methods of heating hot water and types of systems
  • Hot water storage systems and their capacity
  • Control devices to prevent overheating
  • Basic electrical principles & safe isolation techniques
  • Pipe sizing and the size requirements of heating systems
  • De-commissioning heating systems
  • City & Guilds 6128 - On-line theory assessments

Section 3 Part A

Pre Attendance Study Modules - Theory

Module 19
Unvented Systems

  • Unvented Hot Water Systems Overview
  • Introduction to Unvented Hot Water Systems - UVHW S1
  • Unvented system components and their operation - UVHW S2
  • Unvented hot water system legislation - UVHW S3
  • Installation and commissioning of unvented systems - UVHW S4
  • Service and maintenance of unvented systems - UVHW S5

Module 20
Install Central Heating Systems including boilers and control wiring

  • Central Heating Systems (Boilers) overview
  • Basic system layouts CHSB - S1
  • Complex System Layouts CHSB - S2
  • Central Heating Appliances CHSB - S3
  • Part L1 of the Building Regulations CHSB - S4
  • Wiring Central Heating System Controls CHSB - S5
  • Commissioning Central Heating Systems CHSB - S6
  • Fault Diagnosis CHSB - S7

Module 21
Sanitation Systems

  • Sanitation overview
  • Legislation and System Components SAN - S1
  • Other System Types and Components SAN - S2
  • Macerator WC's
  • Sink waste disposal units
  • Valves as an alternative to traps (HEPvO system)
  • Performance Testing and Fault Diagnosis SAN - S3
  • Soundness Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Fault Diagnosis

Section 3 Part B

Pre Attendance Study Modules - Theory

Module 22
BPEC certificated Part P Defined Scope domestic electrical qualification

Understanding and working with electrical principles

Legislation and Regulations affecting electrical works which include:

  • Part P of the Building Regulations
  • The Electricity at Work Regulations
  • British Standard 7671: 2001 (The IEE Wiring Regulations)
  • IEE on-site-guide (OSG)
  • IEE guidance notes 1-7

The make-up of the electrical industry, its sectors and various registration bodies (the Jargon).
Electrical Safety and pre-work visual inspection
Safe electrical isolation techniques and verification using test instrumentation

Electrical Supplies (Domestic Circuits), the understanding and installation of:

  • Domestic Lighting Circuits
  • Ring main circuits - 13 amp socket outlets
  • Radial Circuits (including spur outlets)

Domestic Electrical Installation & Maintenance

  • The connection of fixed electrical appliances to circuits as opposed to plug in appliances
  • The electrical maintenance of appliances & their components (fault finding/replacement)
  • The need and requirement to test and inspect appliances following the completion of works

Electrical Materials and equipment

  • Appropriately selecting types of cable and cords
  • Installing PVC cables
  • Terminating cables and flexible cords
  • Connecting to terminals

Test, Inspection & Certification of Domestic Electrical Installations

  • Appropriate electrical tests prior to and following works
  • Necessary test instrumentation and its correct useage.
  • Electrical Test certificates how to complete and when to issue

Module 23
Electric Showers

  • Plumbing and electrical requirements
  • Overcoming site problems
  • Technical insight into component part functions
  • Practical diagnostics and fault finding
  • Features and benefits to the customer
  • Typical electric shower installations
  • RCD (Residual Current Devices) and the need for installation in all UK electric and pumped shower units
  • Electrical shower ratings and their specific installation requirements 8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.5kW units

Module 24
Domestic Solar Water Heating Systems

  • An Introduction to renewable heat and power source technology
  • Introduction to Solar Water Heating
  • Solar Collectors (Solar Panel types)
  • Hot Water Storage & Installation issues
  • Preparing to install a Domestic Solar Hot Water Heating System
  • Fitting of Solar Collectors
  • The Plumbing layout and design of Domestic Solar Hot Water Heating Systems
  • Control and Power Requirements
  • Pre-commissioning checks
  • System Commissioning and certification

Module 25
Underfloor Heating Systems

  • An introduction to Underfloor Heating technology and its Development
  • Energy Efficiency & Environmental benefits of Underfloor Heating systems
  • The benefits of underfloor heating vs. traditional Radiator Systems
  • When & Where to use Underfloor Heating Systems
  • Design Considerations
  • Types of floor constructions and insulation requirements
  • Underfloor Heating Control Systems
  • Zone Controls and programmable room stats (Part L of the Building Regulations)
  • Heating Supply System Types
  • The operation of the manifold, its components and assembly
  • Schematic wiring diagrams
  • Pipework Installation techniques and fixing rails
  • Protecting the integrity of floor support joists
  • Pre-commissioning tests
  • Filling the system
  • The Commissioning process
  • System maintenance

Practical Training and Assessment

On successful completion of the final theory part of your course you will undertake instructor led practical training in one of our City & Guilds approved training centres. This will provide you with the core practical training skills you will need in preparation for your knowledge and practical assessments leading to your examination.

The 3 weeks of attendance will require you to successfully demonstrate practical & theoretical competencies in:

  • Domestic electrical installation works relating to plumbing & heating engineers - Part P defined scope electrical training & assessment
  • Solar powered domestic hot water heating systems
  • The practical application of power flushing technology and processes
  • The installation, service & maintenance of Domestic Unvented hot water systems

Completion of pre-attendance study modules 19-25 and successful completion/submission of assignments

Week 5

CITB Certificated Domestic Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems:

  • The installation requirements of unvented systems and pre-work survey's
  • Familiarisation with system components, safety devices and discharge methods
  • Electrical installation wiring requirements specific to unvented systems
  • The practical Installation activity and pre-commissioning checks
  • Commissioning unvented systems and consumer advice
  • Preventative maintenance, fault finding and servicing of unvented systems
  • Necessary notification procedures and paperwork issues.

Week 6

Bpec Certificated - Defined Scope Part P qualification

  • Safe Isolation techniques and the use of test instrumentation to confirm pre-work safety.
  • Electrical installation requirements, techniques and correct termination procedures.
  • Component familiarisation, & protection devices RCD's and MCB's
  • Correctly install and test an electrical circuit preceded by pre and post work visual inspections.
  • Understand and take necessary precautions when working in special locations (Zones).
  • Installing fused spurs from existing circuits as a supply source as well as new installations connected to the consumer unit
  • In-depth use of electrical test instrumentation, its maintenance and the subsequent completion of electrical test certificates.
  • Necessary notification procedures and paperwork issues.
  • Understand your limit of accreditation in applying for registration

Week 7

Bpec - Hot Water Heating Solar Energy Certificate

  • Pre-site survey's and the apropriateness of introducing solar heating systems inspecific locations. Solar heating technology.
  • Component familiarisation and its selection.
  • Installation considerations and working with different roofing substrates, water-proofing issues.
  • Connecting solar panels to existing heating systems and additional hot-water storage needs.
  • Associated electrically operated controls.
  • The installation process, pre-commissioning tests and commisioning procedures

Did you know?

  • 5.5 million people trained throughout Europe
  • 29,000 newly qualified plumbers will be required in the UK next year
  • all our courses offer industry recognised qualifications
  • the third 'happiest' profession in the UK is plumbing
  • once qualified, plumbers can charge up to £500 per day