Introduction to Plumbing

Who is the course for?

This 12 hour training course is for people who wish to gain an awareness into basic plumbing installation and maintenance tasks.

What will I study?

On our Plumbing course you will be working on a “live system” – real water, real drainage – this way you get to detect and remedy leaks in a real situation.

This course is aimed at people who would like to have a basic awareness of plumbing installation and maintenance tasks.

On our Plumbing course you will learn:

• Health and safety/workshop rules
• Plumbing fittings and materials
• Copper pipe soldering
• How to isolate domestic mains water in an emergency
• Domestic sink and basin taps (repair + maintenance)
• Domestic valves (repair and maintenance)
• How to remove a radiator for decorating purposes
• How to unblock a domestic sink or basin
• Feedback and review

SAFETY BOOTS MUST BE WORN, OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO UNDERTAKE THIS COURSE. TRAINERS ARE NOT SUITABLE.

How will the course be delivered?

Through classroom based activities alongside a tutor and other delegates at a similar level.

Course Entry Criteria

There are no entry criteria other than a keen interest in this subject.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

You will receive a Blackburn College Certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the training.

What can I do next?

Speak to the tutor of the course who will be able to advise you of your next available options! Or why not check out our other courses here

How much does it cost?

The course is priced at £85.00 per delegate (prices are subject to change) and this includes all tuition, paperwork and a Blackburn College Certificate of Attendance.