Overview
Designed for complete beginners, this hands-on Basic Plumbing for Beginners course at Forth Valley College combines clear demonstrations with guided practice, helping you build confidence while learning how to approach common tasks safely and correctly.
Features
Whether you are a homeowner keen to undertake basic DIY repairs, someone exploring a possible career in the plumbing or wider construction industry, or simply interested in gaining useful practical skills, this course is an ideal starting point.
In a friendly and supportive environment, you will learn how to identify and use common tools and fittings, understand basic water systems, make simple pipe connections, maintain taps and traps, recognise common faults, and know when a job should be referred to a qualified professional.
By the end of the course, you will have gained practical experience and greater confidence in completing straightforward plumbing tasks.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Understand essential health and safety practices for basic plumbing work
- Identify and use common plumbing tools, materials and fittings correctly
- Develop a basic understanding of domestic hot- and cold-water systems Measure, cut and prepare pipework for simple connections
- Practise basic joints and connections using commonly used fittings
- Remove, inspect and refit simple taps, wastes and traps
- Recognise common household plumbing problems and basic maintenance needs
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Alloa, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- No formal entry requirements.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents100 GBP / full≈ 100 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents100 GBP / full≈ 100 GBP / full
Funding
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