South Bank Technical College

Technical Certificate in Plumbing

Plumbing is essential for meeting net-zero targets as it facilitates water conservation and the implementation of eco-friendly systems, contributing to overall sustainability in the built environment.This course is specifically designed to improve your prospects of finding work within the plumbing industry, and can be a huge step towards an accredited apprenticeship, or progressing on to higher level study, moving you a big step closer to your goal of becoming a fully-qualified plumber

Subject:
Technical Certificate in Plumbing
Pathway:
Low carbon heat and energy
Level:
Level 2
Qualification:
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing
Provider:
South Bank Technical College
Hours:
Part-time
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Course description:

Is this course for you?

If you are serious about working in the plumbing industry, whether it be in a domestic, commercial, or industrial setting, then the Level 2 Technical Diploma in Plumbing is the course for you.

This course is specifically designed to improve your prospects of finding work within the plumbing industry, and can be a huge step towards an accredited apprenticeship, or progressing on to higher level study, moving you a big step closer to your goal of becoming a fully-qualified plumber.

Through a mix of hands-on practical sessions and theory-based study, you will learn about the key methods, materials, processes and principles used in plumbing. You will be taught essential topics such as how to install non-complex plumbing systems and components; how and when to apply copper, steel, or plastic piping; domestic hot water systems, central heating, sanitation, and drainage systems.

More than just developing your practical and technical skills, this course will also teach you the fundamental electrical and scientific principles of plumbing and engineering, improve your on-site communication, and show you how to maintain a safe working environment at all times.

Note - Safety boots are required

What experience and skills will you gain?

You will develop knowledge, skills, and techniques in areas such as:

  • Health and safety in building services engineering
  • Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering
  • Scientific principles for domestic, industrial and commercial plumbing
  • Common plumbing processes
  • Cold water systems
  • Domestic hot water systems
  • Sanitation
  • Central heating systems
  • Drainage systems
  • Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering

Starts September 2024

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