Course - Plumbing Diploma by Distance Learning

Institution UK Open Learning
Method Distance
Type Courses
Course fee By request

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Course - Plumbing Diploma by Distance Learning

Entry requirements Students must be aged 16 or over and be educated to GCSE level G or above or hold equivalent qualifications.

You must have access to the Internet to complete the course.
Academic title UK Open Learning Diploma
Course description
What will I learn on the Plumbing Diploma course?

The Plumbing Diploma Course is a great way to learn how to look after your own home or friends properties.

This course does not lead to a formal qualification but it will greatly enhance your knowledge about all aspects of plumbing.

And at the end of the course, you will be awarded a UK Open Learning Diploma

Course Overview

Unit 1 Plumbing Induction
- The Apprenticeship Scheme; Plumbing S/NVQ; Technical
- Certificate Scheme; Career Opportunities; Overview of
- Plumbing Industry; Specialist Work; The Structure of the
- Plumbing Industry; A Typical Business.
Unit 2 Health and Safety
- Personal Safety and the Safety of Others; Regulations; Risk
- Assessments; Access; Fire Safety and Emergencies; Electrical
- Shock and First Aid; COSHH; LPG and Lead.
Unit 3 Common Plumbing Processes
- Hand Tools; Power Tools; Measuring; Marking Out; Cutting;
- Bending; Jointing; Fixing.
Unit 4 Key Plumbing Principles
- Materials; Plumbing Science; Electricity; Calculations.
Unit 5 Sanitation systems
- Sanitary Appliances; Traps; Pipework Systems; Pipework
- Installation; Soundness Testing; Rainwater Systems;
- Maintenance and De-Commissioning; Regulations.
Unit 6 Electricity
- Electricity Supply Systems Installation; Earth Continuity; Testing
- and De-commissioning; Regulations.
Unit 7 Cold Water Systems
- Collection and Storage; Water Treatment; Water Distribution;
- Service and Mains Connection; Service Pipework; Water Meters;
- Direct and Indirect Systems; Cold Water Storage Cisterns; Water
- Softeners; Frost Protection; System Components; Maintenance
- and De-Commissioning; Regulations.
Unit 8 Domestic Hot Water Systems
- Vented and Unvented Systems; Methods of Heating Water;
- Types of Systems, Storage and Instantaneous; Thermal
- Properties of Water; Venting and Overflow Arrangements;
- Capacity of Storage Vessels; Control Devices to Prevent
- Overheating; Sizing Requirements for Systems; System
- Components; Maintenance and De-Commissioning;
- Regulations.
Unit 9 Cold and hot water systems and components
- Taps and Valves used in Hot and Cold Plumbing systems;
- System Installation Requirements; Soundness Testing on Cold
- and Hot Water Systems; Maintenance and De-commissioning;
- Regulations.
Unit 10 Central Heating Systems
- Systems and Components (including boilers); Central Heating
- Controls; Maintenance and De-Commissioning; Energy
- Efficiency; Regulations.
Unit 11 Sheet Lead Weatherings
- Basic Principles; Fabrication Techniques; Flashings and Small
- Weatherings.
Unit 12 Environmental Awareness
- The Need for Energy Conservation; Legislation; The Building
- Regulations; Improving Energy Efficiency; Reducing Waste;
- Safe Disposal of Waste; Customer Advice.
Study Details

The course can be studied at your own pace but you must complete the course within 12 months from the date of purchase.

The course is around 100 study hours and there are no deadlines to meet so you can study in your own time.