To achieve this qualification, you will complete nine mandatory units, all assessed through a combination of theory and practical work. These units are designed to introduce you to the core skills and understanding used within the plumbing industry.
Throughout the course, you will learn to:
Work safely in Building Services Engineering
Understand safe working practices, tools, equipment and site responsibilities.
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Learn how to communicate clearly and professionally with others in a building services environment.
Apply environmental protection measures
Develop awareness of sustainability, waste management and environmental responsibilities.
Understand basic scientific principles
Learn how heat, pressure and flow affect plumbing systems.
Fabricate copper pipework
Develop practical skills in cutting, bending and joining copper pipes for domestic plumbing systems.
Fabricate low carbon steel pipework
Learn basic fabrication techniques used for domestic plumbing installations.
Fabricate plastic pipework
Gain experience working with plastic pipe systems commonly used in homes.
Understand domestic plumbing systems
Learn about the key components found in domestic plumbing installations.
Install and secure plumbing pipework
Develop practical skills in installing and fixing pipework safely and correctly.
