Plumbing and Electrical DIY for Beginners

Level 1 Diploma
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Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Stretford Campus

Further Details

Age

Adult

Department

Building Services

Course Start Date

Monday 13th November 2023

Course Duration

Part-Time, 7 Weeks

Course Time

18:00 - 21:00

Course Fee

£ 75.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

TPQ-BSXZ-1100

Course Overview

This starter course is based on the areas of electrical and plumbing vocations and is designed to give you the basic knowledge and skills to complete small projects and repairs around your home.

Course Requirements

Participants are not required to possess any previous knowledge or expertise. We welcome individuals with a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to actively engage and contribute.

What you will Learn

Assessment

No formal assessments.
Lots of practical work supervised by your assessor.

Progression

Level 1 Award in Plumbing or Electrical Installation.

Career Options

Electrician/Plumber

Mandatory Units

There are no set units to this course but you can expect to work on the following areas:
Perform safe isolation on electrical circuits.
Replace various items in a circuit such as: a plug, a switch, and a socket outlet.
Isolating a section of pipework and replacing basic fixtures.
Joint both coper and plastic pipework using compression fittings and push fit.
Remove a radiator from a system then replace and reinstate the pressure in the system.
Unblock waste pipes and remove and clean.

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Extra Costs Involved

Exam Validation Body

Hours Per Week

How Long To Complete

Programme Structure

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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trafford college at a glance
Our Open Day is your chance to explore the College and find out the range of courses we offer. Whether you're interested in post-16 qualifications or studying with us as an adult, our Open Day will help you make the right choice.

Next Event
Thursday 14th March 2024

4:30pm-7:00pm

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