Install Basic Plumbing

Course Content

The student will

1. Know how to prepare for installing basic plumbing.
   1. Describe the different information sources used when installing basic plumbing.
      – Such as:
      – manufacturers’ information and installation instructions, specification, drawings, British standard Building regulations, Gas regulations.
   2. Describe the purpose of the information sources
   3. Describe different types of plumbing systems.
      Including:
      – gravity fed system, circulating pump, combi system unvented,sealed.
   4. State the personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for installing basic plumbing.
   5. Describe the different tools required to remove and install basic plumbing.
      Tools including :
      – well maintained hand and power tools.
   6. Describe how to protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in accordance with the given specification.
      Including:
      – against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations.
   7. Describe how to isolate supplies prior to removing a range of existing fixtures and fittings.
      Supplies including:
      – gas, electricity, water. – i.e. limitations of authority for working on gas and electricity.
      Fixtures and fittings including:
      – sinks, basins, baths, taps, shower trays, shower valves and pumps, waste services, WCs, bidets, laundry
   8. Describe how to dispose of removed plumbing components safely without causing damage to the surrounding area.
      Including:
      – environmental requirements for disposal.
2. Be able to prepare for installing basic plumbing.
   1. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when installing basic plumbing.
   2. Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in accordance with the given specification.
      Including:
      – maintaining a clean work space, disposal of waste.
   3. Select the appropriate tools required to remove and install basic plumbing.
   4. Isolate supplies in accordance with the given instructions.
      Supplies including:
      – water, electricity, gas.
   5. Remove a range of existing fixtures and fittings in accordance with the given specification.
      Fixtures and fittings including:
      – sinks, basins, baths, taps, shower trays, shower valves, waste services, WCs, bidets, laundry appliances and dishwashers.
   6. Dispose of removed plumbing components safely without damaging the surrounding area and in accordance with legislation and official guidance.
3. Know how to install replacement plumbing fixtures.
   1. Describe how to use relevant information to set out for the fitting of fixtures.
      Information including:
      – plans, scale drawings, job sheets, specifications, component range drawings, manufacturers’ catalogues, building regulations.
   2. Describe how to install and seal fixtures in accordance with the given specification.
      Including:
      – cold and hot water supply, soil and waste.
4. Be able to install replacement plumbing fixtures.
   1. Use relevant information to set out for the fitting of fixtures.
      Information including:
      – plans, scale drawings, job sheets, specifications, component range drawings, manufacturers’ information.
   2. Install and seal fixtures in accordance with the given specification.
      Including:
      – cold and hot water supplies, soil and waste components.
      – spirit level, laser, water level and plumb bob.
      Tools including :
      – well maintained hand and power tools.
5. Know how to install plumbing
   1. Describe the purpose of clips and spacers and how to use them when installing plumbing.
      Including:
      – importance of fixing clips and spacers at correct distance to allow for expansion.
   2. Describe how to install a range of water supply plumbing in accordance with the given specification.
      Plumbing including:
      – cut, bend and fix copper and plastic pipes to wall including the formula used to bend pipes, fit and fix taps, valves and pumps.
      – cold and hot water supply, soil and waste components.
   3. Describe how to use compression, push fit and capillary copper fittings to install plumbing safely.
      Including:
      – for cold and hot water supplies, and waste services.
      – copper pipes, plastic pipes (rigid and flexible).
      – Flexible appliance connectors.
   4. Describe methods of connecting hot and cold water supplies.
      Including supply sources:
      – to appliances.
      – kitchen and bathroom fittings.
   5. Describe how to install waste services using hand and power tools.
      Including:
      – cutting and fixing to walls.
6. Be able to install plumbing
   1. Select the tools required to install plumbing in accordance with the given specification.
      Tools including :
      – well maintained hand and power tools.
   2. Install water supply plumbing in accordance with the given specification.
      Including:
      – cut, bend and fix copper and plastic pipes to wall, and backgrounds
      – fit and fix taps and valves. Ancillary equipment:
      – spacers.
      – brackets.
      – retaining hardware; screw, clips etc.
      Tools:
      – hand and power tools.
      – well maintained bending
   3. Connect water supply plumbing using compression, push-fit and capillary copper fittings in accordance with the given specification.
      Including:
      – hot and cold water supplies.
      – hand tools.
   4. Install waste services in accordance with the given specification.
      Including:
      – cutting and fixing to walls and backgrounds.
      Tools including :
      – well maintained hand and power tools.
   5. Connect waste services using push-fit, compression and plastic-weld fittings and adhesive in accordance with the given specification.

Course Completion

Successfully completing the Install Basic Plumbing qualification as a post-16 student opens up several exciting opportunities for further learning and career development. Here’s what it allows you to do:

Career Benefits

• Practical Skills Development
• Entry-Level Plumbing Expertise
• Increased Employability
• Versatile Application:
• Stepping Stone to Advanced Qualifications
• Enhanced Problem-Solving Abilities
• Boosted Confidence:
• Opportunity for Self-Employment
• Foundation for Multi-Trade Roles
• Health and Safety Awareness

Career Opportunities

• Plumbing Assistant
• Trainee Plumber
• Domestic Installer
• Multi-Skilled Tradesperson
• Facilities Maintenance Worker
• Self-Employed Handyperson
• Apprenticeship Pathway
• Kitchen and Bathroom Installer
• Building Site Assistant
• Progression to Licensed Plumber

How To Apply

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