Introduction to Plumbing - Online
Start your journey into the plumbing trade with this practical, knowledge-based course. Designed for beginners or those wanting to refresh their skills, the course introduces the key terms, technical language, and scientific principles that every plumber needs.
You’ll explore how water, heat, and pressure behave, learn about the metals, plastics, tools and fittings used in plumbing, and discover how central heating, gases, and basic electrical principles connect with modern plumbing systems.
This course is ideal as a first step into plumbing or as a refresher to build confidence and knowledge before progressing to higher-level qualifications.
Applicants for this course must reside in Scotland.
Content
By the end of the course, you’ll:
- Understand the main technical terms used in plumbing.
- Know the properties and uses of common plumbing materials and fittings.
- Be able to link theory to practical skills like bending pipes and joining fittings.
- Be prepared for further training, an apprenticeship, or college study in plumbing and heating.
Cost per person
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