Because our list of courses in this field has expanded, we have split our Gas and Plumbing Courses
See also: Gas Courses
Plumbing Courses
Plumbing training courses at Wakefield Skillcentre Ltd.
Kitchen and bath remodels are among the most popular home improvements. But plumbing can be intimidating. Our training course helps build your confidence and expands capabilities with comprehensive training instructions.
Whether it's just a case of fixing a leaking tap or, more ambitiously, installing a bathroom suite, our training centre has the facilities you need to carry out your entire home plumbing projects simply and safely.
You will witness at first hand how our extremely high standards of training and services, ensures that the training we deliver is of the best quality and value.
The new centre based at training units 17/18 will provide new courses in plumbing, as well as management courses and use of the new conference facilities. The plumbing courses are an extension of the 5 day plumbing course already on offer. The courses are designed for both men and women who want to learn domestic plumbing skills. Taster sessions will show students how to DIY from removing radiators to dripping taps. The centre boasts a team of specialist instructors who are eager to teach people these new skills, as well as being extremely flexible with customer needs and conveniently located.
Training courses available:
Basic plumbing Tasters
These courses are designed to accommodate everybody (Male & Female) with or without previous experience. Develop confidence to deal with most emergency plumbing problems and feel confident to move up to the next level of plumbing
Duration: Mon-Fri & Sat 9am – 1pm (4hrs)
Contents:
Industry introduction
Health & Safety
Leaking pipes – Turning water off
Dripping taps
Toilet blocked /won’t flush
No hot water
Duration: Mon-Fri & Sat 2pm – 5pm (3hrs)
Contents:
Industry introduction
Health & Safety
Removing radiators
Overflow constantly running
Washing machines/dishwashers plumbed in
Basic Plumbing Course
This course is designed for practical people who are interested in plumbing or just a DIY enthusiast seeking further knowledge.
You will be working in a safe and fully equipped environment under supervision of experienced Skillcentre staff.
Duration: 5 Days
Contents:
Industry introduction
Health & Safety
Safety and terminology
Pipework: types, uses, joints and bending
Hot and cold water systems
Sanitary Systems
Boiler and heating systems appreciation
Sewerage systems
Industry requirements and legislation
Practical exercises
Intermediate Plumbing Course
Intermediate courses are for people who have the relevant trade experience or who have attended a basic plumbing course. This course covers the installation and commissioning of a fully equipped and working bathroom suite.
Duration: 3 Days
Contents:
Industry introduction
Health & Safety
Safety and terminology
Isolate from water services
Draining systems
Assemble/install sanitary systems
Connect service & drainage
Testing
Select a course from the list below which is shown together with the next available date. Other dates may be available, see each individual course page for details:
- Miscellaneous. dates BPEC Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations
- Miscellaneous. dates Basic Plumbing - Taster (pm)
- Miscellaneous. dates Basic Plumbing - Taster (am)
- 11/10/2010 Basic Plumbing Skills
- 18/10/2010 Intermediate Plumbing Skills
- 21/10/2010 Unvented Domestic Hot Water Systems
- 02/12/2010 Unvented Domestic Hot Water Systems
- 13/12/2010 Basic Plumbing Skills
- 20/12/2010 Intermediate Plumbing Skills