Plumbing

Gain the skills and knowledge to undertake basic plumbing tasks around the home and learn the principles of installing a bathroom.

Next Scheduled Date: 28 May 2024

  • Location: CTP Aldershot Training Centre
  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Total Cost: £277.46
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Why take this course?

This is a very practical ‘hands-on’ course during which you will learn how to carry out basic plumbing work around the home. It takes place in our custom built workshop with each student having access to a dedicated area to carry out the practical tasks.  It is taught by an experienced tradesman who is an expert in his field and can show you all the ‘tricks of the trade’ to achieve that professional standard.

“For such a short course it exceeded my exceptions. Alex crammed a lot of really useful information into the two days and his instruction style and delivery was spot on. The topics covered will all be really useful to me. The balance between instruction and practical was ideal. Overall Alex did a great job and I really enjoyed the course.”
- Course Attendee

Is this the right course for me?

This course is right if you if you enjoy a  practical approach and are keen to learn how to  undertake basic plumbing work around the home. You will learn about hot and cold water systems, showers, toilets, and guttering becoming confident in all the processes to make secure joints and durable installations.

Qualifications

There are no formal qualifications available on this course.

Eligibility

No previous experience required.

Fees & Funding

  • Course Fee £277.46
  • Total Cost £277.46

Course Content

This practical course takes place in our dedicated workshop and is delivered by experienced tradesmen.  During the course you will cover the following topics:

  • Health & Safety
  • Materials – Introduction to materials and use of
  • Introduction to different fittings including:
    Yorkshire, Compression, Threaded Joints, PTFE.
  • Valves – Stopcock, Lever Valve, Gate Valve, Ball Valves
  • Mains water – Stopcock, responsibilities
  • Cold tank – Introduction to cold water systems
  • Hot water – Introduction to hot water systems
  • Introduction to waste pipe, traps, soil pipe
  • Introduction to toilet systems
  • Air Locks – causes and solutions
  • Water Hammer – causes and solutions
  • Introduction to guttering
  • Shower installation
  • Bath installation
  • Basin installation
  • Introduction to heating systems

Practical work involves hot and cold jointing, installation of toilet, shower and basin.

Career Opportunities

This is an ideal course for anyone considering property maintenance or undertaking small jobs around the home, however for those considering a career in plumbing, a significant period of training and work experience is also required.

Plumbing

Scheduled dates and locations

Here are the next available dates. To check availability or to book a place contact
  • Date Location Availability
  • 28 May 2024 CTP Aldershot Training Centre
    Reserve spaces available
  • 8 Jul 2024 CTP Aldershot Training Centre
    Good Availability
  • 27 Aug 2024 CTP Aldershot Training Centre
    Good Availability
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