Installation Theory Course

The Learn Plumbing Installation Theory Course takes you from the very basics of plumbing theory through all the job-related knowledge necessary to become a Trained Plumber, (NVQ Level 2). It also covers all the supplementary job knowledge required to achieve an National Vocational Qualification and Diploma in Plumbing or Domestic Heating Installation (C&G 6189).

Our What is Plumbing? + Introduction to NVQ Level 2 self-study module gets you started. It explains about the work of a Trained Plumber and describes the qualification structure and the principles of creating an Evidence Portfolio to prove competence by doing actual plumbing work. Following on from this, our comprehensive Plumbing Installation Theory Course comprises a series of self-study modules, each with a set of multiple-choice questions at the end to test your knowledge and understanding and provide evidence of your knowledge of the theory of plumbing installation.

The Plumbing Installation Theory Course consists of the 10 study modules listed below together with a copy of our CD-ROM version of Make the Right Start.

Click on the module titles below to see what each contains...

Module 1 Training Guide and What is Plumbing?

Module 2 Health Safety and Tools

Module 3 Piping Installation

Module 4 Plumbing Systems

Module 5 Sanitary Appliance Installation, Taps, Valves and Leak Repai r

Module 6 Sanitary Accommodation Layout and Design

Module 7 Shower Design and Installation

Module 8 Water Regulations

Module 9 Customer and Working Relations

Module 10 Installation and Maintenance of Sheet Lead Weatherings

The Installation Theory Course includes a good quality A4 sized 4 ring binder together with dividers. A copy of our CD-ROM version of Make the Right Start with video - to show you in detail many of the essential basic piping installation techniques that get you ready for practical work/training. Delivery of your training modules plus full personal tutor support by post, email or telephone is also included, as is marking your answers to the module exercises and multiple-choice questions at the end of each module. We providing you with feedback on your answers, and issue a personalised Record of Achievement for each completed module, plus a Summary overall Record of Achievement when you successfully complete the course.

On receipt of your enrolment form and payment we will despatch your binder together with the Training Guide, Module 1 - What is Plumbing? and Module 2 Health Safety and Tools, plus a copy your CD-ROM. When we receive each completed Module answer paper from you we will mark it and send your Record of Achievement (with feedback as necessary) together with the next module of the training course, and so on, until you have completed all the study modules...

Should you need any help or have difficulty understanding any part of the course learning materials whilst you are studying or afterwards, then write, email or telephone us with your questions and your personal tutor will be happy to explain further and help you until you are confident that you fully understand the topic…