Plumbing courses

K1mzz · 10 Jul 2017

Evening all,

Just a quick question regarding plumbing courses that will give you basic knowledge for DIY (fixing leaks using solder, installing taps, connecting waste pipes, pushfit attachments etc.) - where would I find these? I have had a Google but all I can find is intensive and long courses that aim to get you an NVQ / City and Guilds (which I can't do as I am working)... I am in the South East (Aylesbury) - does anyone know of anywhere that would offer something like this? (ideally where I could get hands on experience)

Thanks!

PrenticeBoyofDerry · 10 Jul 2017

My local college used to do a 3 month domestic plumbing course, covering the basics.

AGAS · 10 Jul 2017

plenty of 6 week courses

K1mzz · 10 Jul 2017

AGAS said:
plenty of 6 week course

PrenticeBoyofDerry said:
My local college used to do a 3 month domestic plumbing course, covering the basics.

Any links to these in the Buckinghamshire area? I too thought these existed, but can't find any!

AGAS · 10 Jul 2017

K1mzz said:
Any links to these in the Buckinghamshire area? I too thought these existed, but can't find any!

nvq2 is the basics

PrenticeBoyofDerry · 10 Jul 2017

K1mzz said:
Any links to these in the Buckinghamshire area? I too thought these existed, but can't find any!

Not my manor, you really want to do some asking around at your local training providers.

K1mzz · 11 Jul 2017

AGAS said:
nvq2 is the basics

Ah! Didn't realise that; I will give Aylesbury College a ring and have another Google.

Thanks

Madrab · 11 Jul 2017

Get in touch with these guys, they're a well established, experienced provider. https://www.ableskills.co.uk/plumbing-courses/city-guilds-plumbing-courses/

I did my ACS with them.

K1mzz · 11 Jul 2017

Madrab said:
Get in touch with these guys, they're a well established, experienced provider. https://www.ableskills.co.uk/plumbing-courses/city-guilds-plumbing-courses/

I did my ACS with them.

Thanks very much! 5 days here would be a useful holiday!

Steelmasons · 11 Jul 2017

K1mzz said:
Evening all,

Just a quick question regarding plumbing courses that will give you basic knowledge for DIY (fixing leaks using solder, installing taps, connecting waste pipes, pushfit attachments etc.) - where would I find these? I have had a Google but all I can find is intensive and long courses that aim to get you an NVQ / City and Guilds (which I can't do as I am working)... I am in the South East (Aylesbury) - does anyone know of anywhere that would offer something like this? (ideally where I could get hands on experience)

Thanks!

Treat yourself to some tube , fitting and a blow lamp and practice in your garage .

ianmcd · 13 Jul 2017

you will need to buy an Oscilloscope, a Laithe , a listening stick, an ERM meter,are you sure that you want to be a semi skilled trade ?

durhamplumber · 13 Jul 2017

Lathe I think you mean..semi skilled speller

Agile · 13 Jul 2017

There are a lot of simple plumbing books on DIY plumbing repairs.

You don't need an oscilloscope or lathe until you want to become more advanced.

Not heard of an ERM meter. But then its impossible to know everything!

K1mzz · 13 Jul 2017

Steelmasons said:
Treat yourself to some tube , fitting and a blow lamp and practice in your garage .

As the course requires a block of 5 days in a row, it's not an option at the moment, so this is what I will do this Saturday!

Agile said:
There are a lot of simple plumbing books on DIY plumbing repairs.

You don't need an oscilloscope or lathe until you want to become more advanced.

Not heard of an ERM meter. But then its impossible to know everything!

I will investigate some books... I have an oscilloscope (electronic engineer!), but have no idea how this would be used with plumbing jobs! Small steps

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