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| Training for success at the ReactFast City & Guilds accredited training centre |
By becoming a ReactFast franchisee, you are able to benefit from superlative plumbing training in a purpose-built training centre, incorporating fully equipped workshops and workstation areas at either of Reactfast’ own City & Guilds accredited training centre’s in either Birmingham or Manchester.
Your fully accredited training programme lasts nine weeks, and consists of seven weeks intensive plumbing & drainage training both practical and theory, a week covering Electrical Part P, and a further week concentrating on business management, I.T. and local sales and marketing techniques. The theory sessions are interspersed throughout the seven weeks to provide breaks from the practical work. The structure of the day is 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with accommodation provided at a local hotel where required.
Qualifications:
- City & Guilds 6128 Domestic Plumbing & Heating Level 2 Technical Certificate
BPEC Water Regulations - Part L Energy Efficiency
- Logic Foundation Certificate in Basic Heating & Hot Water System & Design & Specification
- Part P Defined Scope Electrical
Practical Training
Practical work will cover many tasks including:
- Pipe bending and jointing skills for copper tube to City and Guilds requirements
- Pipe bending and jointing skills for steel pipe to City & Guilds requirements
- Install and test sanitaryware and waste pipework to City and Guilds requirements
- Install and test steel pipe
- Install and commission bathroom suites
- Use of plastic push fit plumbing systems
- Install and commission hot water cylinders and cold water cisterns
- Install/replace Immersion heaters
- Installation/ replacement showers
- Installation and commissioning of domestic heating systems
- Install outside taps
- Install washing machine
- Use of drain rods
- Use of CCTV camera
- Use of drainage jetting machine
Fault find and carry out maintenance/repair on domestic plumbing installations to include:
- Replace a toilet syphon
- Replace float operated valves
- Install isolating and servicing valves
- Install thermostatic radiator valves
- Replace kitchen, washbasin and bath taps
Theory Training
The theory side will cover the following modules:
- Health and Safety
- Plumbing Processes
- Cold Water
- Hot Water
- Sanitation
- Drainage
- Central Heating Design
- Basic Electrics
- Fault Finding and Maintenance
- Water Regulations
- Part L Energy Efficiency
BPEC Water Regulations
In July 1999, the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 replaced local water bye laws in England and Wales.
They were made under section 74 of the Water Industry Act to prevent the waste, misuse, undue consumption, contamination or erroneous measurement of drinking water. The Regulations set requirements for the design, installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and water fittings and are enforced by water companies in their respective areas of supply.
Water systems and fittings in premises that are, or will be, connected to the public water supply must comply with the Regulations. It is essential therefore that you are fully briefed in the way they affect you, which is why this module forms such a crucial element of your theory training.
Part L Energy Efficiency
Part L of the Building Regulations is regulatory requirement for domestic installers. The training provides an in depth understanding and assessment on this important qualification, covering energy and the environment and includes key facts and figures relating to global warming and what end users and installers can do to help stop climate change. Completion of the programme will allow candidates to self certify the installation of hot water systems in line with Building Regulations.
Logic Foundation Certificate in Basic Heating & Hot Water System & Design & Specification
Designed to provide the candidate with a good level of understanding in the design and specification of domestic heating systems. Types of heating and hot water systems, system design including heat loss calculations and correct sizing of hot water systems.
Part P Defined Scope Electrical
- Replacement or installation of immersion heater and controls
- Replacement and installation of an electric shower or shower pump
- Installation or replacement of macerator units
- Earth bonding requirements in bathrooms, shower rooms or kitchens
- Central Heating controls.
- Extension of ring mains
If you are interested in a ReactFast Plumbing Franchise and require further information, please contact the Franchise Sales Team on:
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