City & Guilds Plumbing Course
The 6129 Course will take 10 weeks to complete and consists of 2 stages. The first stage is an 8 week full time course 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, followed by a further 2 weeks of final assessments and exams.
City & Guilds 6129 Level 2 Technical Certificate - Basic Plumbing Skills
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This qualification is your first step to becoming a Plumber.
The 6129 Course will take 10 weeks to complete and consists of 2 stages. The first stage is an 8 week full time course 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, followed by a further 2 weeks of final assessments and exams.
During the course you will learn Domestic Plumbing. To start with you do not need any prior plumbing knowledge just basic DIY skills and the desire and determination to succeed in this rewarding industry.
Your course will begin with the basics such as cutting and bending copper tube and take you to a final stage where you will be confident in installing Bathroom Suites, Hot and Cold water Systems, Leadworking and Fault diagnosis.
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8 Weeks Full Time Plumbing Course
Depending on the center your plumbing course will consist of 8 weeks full time instructor lead training after which you can start work straight away as either a self employed plumber or work for a plumbing company.
During the first week of your course you will cover the following subjects followed by your first exam.
- Health and Safety
- Customer Relations
- Cold Water Supply
- General Plumbing Principles
- Environmental Awareness
- Drainage
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Multiple Choice Exams
During your plumbing course you will complete a series of multiple choice exams. Remember that with most of our plumbing courses you will be ready to work as a plumber in just 8 weeks and you can also achieve the City and Guilds Level 2 & NVQ Level 2. Some other providers do not offer these qualifications but cut down versions or no qualifications at all!
Plumbing Course 8 Weeks Full Time
Most Plumbing Training Courses are an 8 week full time instructor lead course and covers the City and Guilds 6129 Level 2 Certificate in Basic Plumbing Skills.
The usual hours of study are 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday for 8 Consecutive weeks.
The Course covers the following in Both Practical Workshop Environment and Classroom Training, the Split is approximately 50/50.
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- Safety
- Key Principles
- Common Plumbing Processes
- Cold Water Systems
- Domestic Hot Water Systems
- Sanitation Systems
- Central Heating Systems
- Electrical Supply and Earth Continuity
- Sheet Weatherings
- Environmental Awareness
- Effective Working Relationships
Each section has practical and multiple choice exams, all practical assessments are recorded, photographed and signed off by City & Guilds qualified assessors.
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At the end of your course, your completed portfolio together with the results of your 11 phase tests and final exam, is submitted to City & Guilds for certification and award for the City & Guilds 6129 Level 2 Technical Certificate.
Plumbing Course - Instructor Led Training 8 Weeks Full Time
During the eight week training period, you will be trained from the basics up to the standard of domestic plumbing as listed below. All assessments are undertaken by City & Guilds Qualified Assessors and photographed ready for inclusion into your completed Portfolio.
- Kinetic Lifting/Lifting Equipment
- Safe use of Ladders/Steps/Scaffolds
- Assembly and safe use of LPG Equipment
- Fire Fighting
- Hazardous Materials Lead/Asbestos/Solvents
- Working Safely with Hand/Power Tools
- Copper Tube Positioning/Fixing/Dimensions
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- Copper Tube Marking/Cutting/Bending
- Copper Tube Jointing and Testing
- Copper Tube Fabrication and Installation
- Soil & Waste Pipe Dimensions Fabrication & Installation
- Rainwater systems
- Pressure Pipe fitting and Dimensions
- Air Test Soil Pipe
- Low Carbon Steel Pipe (LCS) Fitting Requirements
- LCS Positions, Fixing, Marking and Cutting
- LCS Machine Bending Jointing, Testing.
- LCS Fabrication and Installation
- Maintenance Pillar Tap & Float Valve
- Maintenance Shower Mixer Valve
- Maintenance Radiator Valve
- Maintenance WC Siphon
- Economic use of materials
- Application of Temporary Earth Bonding
NB. There are more assessments carried out during the 2 weeks final exams and assessments.
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Work experience
After completing the 8 week full time Plumbing Course you should now seek employment to practice your newly acquired skills. You will by this time have completed the majority of your 6129 Level 2 and be able to work either as a Self Employed Plumber or for a Plumbing Firm.
We would suggest a minimum of 3 Months work experience prior to returning to complete your final 2 weeks of Assessments.
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City & Guilds 6129 Final 2 Weeks Assessments
Your final part of the City & Guilds Level 2 6129 Technical Certificate is 2 weeks of assessments followed by your final written exam, the assessments are:-
- Sheet Lead Identifying and Measuring
- Cutting Lead, Forming Components and Lead Slate
- Chimney Weathering & Basic Maintenance
- Airing Cupboard Storage Cistern
- Airing Cupboard Hot Water Cylinder
- Bathroom WC Suite
- Bathroom Bath
- Bathroom Radiator
- Bathroom Combi Jig
- Decommissioning Hot & Cold Water System
- Decommissioning Sanitation System
- Any outstanding Phase tests
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City & Guilds 6129 Final 2 Weeks Assessments
You will then need to take a final written exam.
Upon successful completion of this stage including passing of all assessments and exams, you will have passed your City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Basic plumbing Skills.
