Course Overview
Explore health and safety considerations. Understand the operation of both cold and hot water systems, as well as central heating systems. Discover the different types of fittings and valves, as well as the tools used by plumbers.
Pre-requisites
You don’t need any previous qualifications for this course, although industry guidelines recommend that you have at least 4 GCSEs of D or above.
Qualification
ICS Plumbing Diploma
Support and benefits
- Study with ICS and you’ll cut around 250 hours of classroom study
- Complimentary textbook: ‘Water Regulations Guide
- Access to a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout
- Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library
Course Code: W15
Key topics
- Health & Safety
- Common Plumbing Processes
- Key Plumbing Principles
- Cold & Hot Water Systems and Components
- Sanitation systems
- Central Heating Systems
Hours of study
18 months / 180 hours
Technical requirements
None
You’ll complete a number of multiple-choice test papers that can be submitted to your ICS tutor online or by post. If you want to go on to achieve the City and Guilds 6129 Level 2 Technical Certificate, you only need to sit the practical training and assessment at a centre recommended by ICS. It should be noted that this incurs additional costs. Please contact us for more information.