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Easy Plumb is a blended learning course split conveniently into topic-based study modules, each packed with the advice from our experienced tutors and covering all the latest standards and regulations.
Our course design and lesson plans are easy to follow, allowing you to study where ever and whenever you want. The content of each of the two courses covers the same syllabus you would receive at college.
Each module includes:
- Comprehensive tutorial on the particular subject
- Practical advice, how-to’s and hints-and-tips from our experienced writers
- Line drawing, photographs and illustrations to show and explain complex aspects of the subject
- Self-study questions to help you test your progress
Easy Plumb Introduction - 11 modules
Unit |
Module Title |
Contents |
NVQ Level |
1 |
Health and Safety |
An essential overview of the health and safety issues you'll encounter, how to asses your workplace, spotting and dealing with potential hazards - and how to ensure you avoid injury, or injuring others, in the construction industry. |
NVQ2 |
2 |
Key Principles and Processes |
A comprehensive look at the key principles you need to master that will be applicable to any job, such as jointing methods. |
NVQ2 |
3 |
Plumbing Calculation, Physics, Materials and Tools |
An introduction to the essential mathematical formulae you'll need to use when planning an installation or calculating areas, volumes, temperature requirements, thermal coefficients of expansion.
The properties of the different materials you'll encounter, how to work with them, and how to use the specialist tools for copper, plastic, lead, steel and cast iron. |
NVQ2 |
4 |
Cold Water Systems |
An introduction to the different types of domestic cold water system, including planning, installation, their unique requirements, and practical working techniques. |
NVQ2 |
5 |
Hot Water Systems |
An introduction to the different types of domestic hot water system, including planning, installation, their unique requirements, and practical working techniques. |
NVQ2 |
6 |
Sanitation Systems |
A comprehensive introduction to above ground drainage sanitation systems, their planning and working practice. |
NVQ2 |
7 |
Sanitary Fitments |
This module covers the selection and installation of sanitary fitments and includes a section on special needs requirements. |
NVQ2 |
8 |
Central Heating Systems |
A comprehensive introduction to system design and layouts of central heating systems together with clear explanations of heat loss calculations and how to layout pipework. |
NVQ2 |
9 |
Wiring and Electrical Controls |
This tutorial provides all the essential information you'll require regarding wiring control systems and appliances together with related topics of earth continuity. |
NVQ2 |
10 |
Customer, industry and work relations & Planning and installation |
How to manage good relations with customers and colleagues in related industries, together with sections on the rights of your customer and environmental awareness.
An introduction to measuring and recording site details prior to producing working drawings and commissioning data for a new installation. |
NVQ2 |
11 |
Sheet lead work |
This module covers the techniques required when working with sheet lead for flashing and weathering components. |
NVQ2 |
It is essential that learners successfully complete Easy Plumb Introduction before commencing Easy Plumb Advanced
Easy Plumb Advanced - 10 modules
Unit |
Module Title |
Contents |
NVQ Level |
1 |
Running your own business |
A guide to establishing your own business - helping you plan, prepare and evaluate the exciting route of self-employment. |
NVQ3 |
2 |
Regulations and assessments |
An introduction to the regulations covering advanced topics taught at this level, including the associated and independently set and assessed units for ACS Gas certification, unvented certification and water regulations certification. |
NVQ3 |
3 |
Cold Water Systems |
An advanced tutorial building on the material learnt in module 4 of the first level, on planning and commissioning the different types of domestic cold water system, with their individual characteristics and requirements. |
NVQ3 |
4 |
Hot Water Systems |
An advanced tutorial building on the material learnt in module 4 of the first level, on planning and commissioning the different types of domestic hot water system, with their individual characteristics and requirements. |
NVQ3 |
5 |
Unvented Hot Water Systems |
An advanced tutorial on planning and commissioning the different types of domestic unvented hot water systems, their components and training requirements for installers. |
NVQ3 |
6 |
Sanitation Systems |
Advanced material covering the planning and commissioning of sanitation systems. |
NVQ3 |
7 |
Central Heating Boilers and Controls |
Advanced tutorial that explains how to design and plan a central heating control system, and commission and maintain a boiler. |
NVQ3 |
8 |
Associated Electrical Works |
An advanced tutorial covering electrical wiring, controls and associated works that you will encounter, including selecting and wiring heating controls, safe working and earth bonding. |
NVQ3 |
9 |
Domestic Gas Installation 1 |
An introduction to the complex topic of gas installation, gas safety, combustion, and the related regulations. Includes an introductory level topic towards the Gas ACS qualification. |
NVQ3 |
10 |
Domestic Gas Installation 2 |
An advanced topic expanding on gas installation, covering pipe sizing, testing soundness of appliances and providing an introductory level towards the Gas ACS qualification. |
NVQ3 |
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