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Get Plumbing! is a new, comprehensive course written by experts which strictly follows the industry- and government-backed examination guidelines.

Written and designed for flexible learning, GetPlumbing! will help you move from a plumbing novice to a knowledgeable student. If you did not get into college or are unable to attend a full-time course at a college, but want to learn the key skills of plumbing, then this course is for you.

GetPlumbing! is a muti-level course split conveniently into topic-based study modules, each packed with the advice from our experienced tutors and covering all the latest standards and regulations. The course is in two main parts:

GetPlumbing!

GetPlumbing! Advanced

Course Contents

The courses have been written by a carefully selected group of experienced professional plumbers and tutors; overseeing the writers is our advisory panel who have ensured that GetPlumbing! adheres to best practice and current industry trends.

Our course design and lesson plans are easy to follow, allowing you to study where ever and whenever you want. The content of each of the two courses covers the same syllabus you would receive at college.

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GetPlumbing! - 11 modules Click here to view the contents list Buy Now!
Unit	Module Title	Contents	NVQ Level
1	Health and Safety	An essential overview of the health and safety issues you'll encounter, how to asses your workplace, spotting and dealing with potential hazards - and how to ensure you avoid injury, or injuring others, in the construction industry.	NVQ2
2	Key Principles and Processes	A comprehensive look at the key principles you need to master that will be applicable to any job, such as jointing methods.	NVQ2
3	Plumbing Calculation, Physics, Materials and Tools	An introduction to the essential mathematical formulae you'll need to use when planning an installation or calculating areas, volumes, temperature requirements, thermal coefficients of expansion. The properties of the different materials you'll encounter, how to work with them, and how to use the specialist tools for copper, plastic, lead, steel and cast iron.	NVQ2
4	Cold Water Systems	An introduction to the different types of domestic cold water system, including planning, installation, their unique requirements, and practical working techniques.	NVQ2
5	Hot Water Systems	An introduction to the different types of domestic hot water system, including planning, installation, their unique requirements, and practical working techniques.	NVQ2

6	Sanitation Systems	A comprehensive introduction to above ground drainage sanitation systems, their planning and working practice.	NVQ2
7	Sanitary Fitments	This module covers the selection and installation of sanitary fitments and includes a section on special needs requirements.	NVQ2
8	Central Heating Systems	A comprehensive introduction to system design and layouts of central heating systems together with clear explanations of heat loss calculations and how to layout pipework.	NVQ2
9	Wiring and Electrical Controls	This tutorial provides all the essential information you'll require regarding wiring control systems and appliances together with related topics of earth continuity.	NVQ2
10	Customer, industry and work relations & Planning and installation	How to manage good relations with customers and colleagues in related industries, together with sections on the rights of your customer and environmental awareness. An introduction to measuring and recording site details prior to producing working drawings and commissioning data for a new installation.	NVQ2
11	Sheet lead work	This module covers the techniques required when working with sheet lead for flashing and weathering components.	NVQ2

It is essential that learners successfully complete GetPlumbing! before commencing GetPlumbing! Advanced
GetPlumbing! Advanced - 10 modules
Unit	Module Title	Contents	NVQ Level
1	Running your own business	A guide to establishing your own business - helping you plan, prepare and evaluate the exciting route of self-employment.	NVQ3
2	Regulations and assessments	An introduction to the regulations covering advanced topics taught at this level, including the associated and independently set and assessed units for ACS Gas certification, unvented certification and water regulations certification.	NVQ3
3	Cold Water Systems	An advanced tutorial building on the material learnt in module 4 of the first level, on planning and commissioning the different types of domestic cold water system, with their individual characteristics and requirements.	NVQ3
4	Hot Water Systems	An advanced tutorial building on the material learnt in module 4 of the first level, on planning and commissioning the different types of domestic hot water system, with their individual characteristics and requirements.	NVQ3

5	Unvented Hot Water Systems	An advanced tutorial on planning and commissioning the different types of domestic unvented hot water systems, their components and training requirements for installers.	NVQ3
6	Sanitation Systems	Advanced material covering the planning and commissioning of sanitation systems.	NVQ3
7	Central Heating Boilers and Controls	Advanced tutorial that explains how to design and plan a central heating control system, and commission and maintain a boiler.	NVQ3
8	Associated Electrical Works	An advanced tutorial covering electrical wiring, controls and associated works that you will encounter, including selecting and wiring heating controls, safe working and earth bonding.	NVQ3
9	Domestic Gas Installation 1	An introduction to the complex topic of gas installation, gas safety, combustion, and the related regulations. Includes an introductory level topic towards the Gas ACS qualification.	NVQ3
10	Domestic Gas Installation 2	An advanced topic expanding on gas installation, covering pipe sizing, testing soundness of appliances and providing an introductory level towards the Gas ACS qualification.	NVQ3