When first setting out into a new profession,it’s crucial to have a solid foundation on which to build a satisfyingcareer.
This is why, when it comes to our Preparation for Plumbing Operations level 1course, we at YTA want you to emerge with the ability to take on avariety of plumbing jobs.
Our five-day plumbing level 1 course is just oneof our many popular and renowned plumbing courses. Itis suitable for total beginners or tradespersons who want to expand theirskillset. These days, the tradesperson who can do a wide range of plumbingtasks is likely to win more jobs than the person who can only do one or two.
What does this course entail?
Our five-day level 1 plumbing course will provideyou with invaluable insight and understanding into the plumbing trade.
The course is very hands on and practical, butyou will also be trained and assessed in two units: Introduction toconstruction work and Carrying out plumbing operations. Completing both ofthese units successfully will enable you to achieve the full Level 1 Award inPreparation for Plumbing Operations.
On day one, you’ll work with 15mm and 22mm copperpipe and fixings, fitting isolation valves and pipe bending. You’ll also get togrips with various fitting tools for the production of pipework.
Day two will see you planning and fitting abathroom. The bathroom will be tested against mains working pressure – anyleaks will have to be fixed.
The third day of the course will teach you theanatomy of a toilet and the process of repairing different faults. You willalso learn about common call out jobs, work out how to price them, and givethought to hourly and day rates.
Day four will be all about radiators. You willinstall a small two-radiator system, or even three radiators if your skills andthe timeframe enable this, using copper pipe and fittings. Then, you will fillto pressure and bleed the radiator, checking for leaks, before removing theradiator with water inside, and learn about the hanging and refitting ofradiators.
Your final day will teach you about the kitchenand the various plumbing jobs commonly associated with this all-important partof the home. Eventually, it will be time for you to fit a garden tap to thekitchen pipework. This will be followed by us explaining how to install ashower.
Does this sound like the course for you?Get in touch!
Many of the students of our plumbing courses goon to have highly rewarding careers as plumbers. However, this course is alsodesigned to give you the confidence to fix plumbing issues around the house –no matter how big or small.
Enquire to us today if you have anyfurther questions about this or any of our other highly rated plumbing courses,as well as to book your place.
