• You will learn the trade names and how to use all plumbing tools whilst completing your training with us. Tools will include: pipe cutters, pipe bender, basin wrenches and blow torches, and more.

We will show you how to measure and how to cut copper pipe safely and accurately using industry recognised tools. You will then learn the art of soldering copper joints. This can be tricky to start with, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes tremendously satisfying, and it paves the way for you to move onto the next stage of the course.

As noted above, your tutor will demonstrate different bends typically used in plumbing. You will be given the chance to use these when you fit your bathroom suite

Your tutor will explain the clipping distances and show you how and where to fix them in your work area

You will learn how to successfully use different types of compression and plastic push fit fittings

This part of the course is a firm favourite and learning the skills to complete this task can save you money

You will be shown how to drain a heating system and how to fit a radiator. This is a typical job undertaken by a plumber on a daily basis

Usually something completed at the end of the course, you will learn how to change washers and how to repair leaking taps