Learn Basic Plumbing Skills – £260
This will be something we will introduce over time but it’s not currently available as it takes time to design and set up.
Register your interest and we will contact you when it begins. Course details will be added here over time.
We will try to push the course forward if we get a big response
Basic Plumbing Course Overview
A practical one-day introduction to basic plumbing skills for non plumbing trades, homeowners and DIY enthusiasts.
This will be a heavy day aimed at anyone looking to break into the industry, trade apprentices, school leavers, handymen/ladies and DIY enthusiasts.
Being a plumber takes years of experience but this is the place to be if you want a taste. This class is designed to give you a very basic understanding of plumbing which will help you decide if it’s a path you want to follow, or to help you carry out basic tasks in your own home.
Learn how common plumbing systems work and gain the confidence to tackle simple repairs and maintenance around the home.
Basic Plumbing course designed for:
✓ DIY Enthusiasts
✓ Handy Men/Women
✓ A taste for getting into plumbing
Morning Session
Introduction & Safety
•Plumbing safety essentials
•Isolating water supplies
•Understanding stop taps and isolation valves
•Basic plumbing tools and their uses
Plumbing Fundamentals
•Hot and cold water systems explained
•Common pipe materials and fittings
•Understanding water pressure
•Identifying common household plumbing components
Pipework & Fittings
•Cutting pipe
•Using compression fittings
•Push-fit plumbing systems
•Repairing small leaks
Afternoon Session
•Taps & Valves
•Replacing tap washers and cartridges
•Fixing dripping taps
•Replacing isolation valves
•Common tap faults and diagnosis
Toilet Maintenance
•Understanding toilet cistern operation
•Replacing fill valves
•Adjusting flush mechanisms
•Fixing common toilet problems
Waste Systems
•Understanding traps and wastes
•Clearing simple blockages
•Replacing sink traps
•Preventing common drainage issues
•Practical Exercises
•Pipe cutting and jointing
•Installing fittings
•Leak testing