6129 Plumbing Technical Certificate - Level 2

Armed Forces Resettlement Training

Designed to provide a basis for the training required to support the NVQs in plumbing. It should be noted that achievement of the 6129 does not mean you are fully qualified. Completion of a 6089 NVQ is required.

Course Programme

To enable certification of the City & Guilds 6129 certificate in your allocated 6 week resettlement there is the option of a home study package to work through prior to attending the centre.

During your resettlement programme dedicated times will be allocated to revision (of your prior home study) for each unit before the unit examinations.

Please contact if alternative delivery is required i.e, evening or day release.

Course Content:

The course is structured to a wide range of learners with the hands on workshop activities and complementary classroom delivery.

The modules to be studied are: -

Safety in plumbing activities
Key plumbing principles
Common plumbing processes
Cold water systems
Domestic hot water systems
Sanitation Systems
Central heating systems/pipework
Electricity supply
Sheet lead weathering
Environmental awareness
Effective working relationships
Basic plumbing studies (GOLA End Test)
Basic plumbing practical tasks (detailed below)

Practical exercises: -

Bathroom installation
Maintenance
Commissioning and de-commissioning
Fault finding
Heating systems/copper/plastic/low carbon steel
Drainage
Leadwork
Electrical

Course Assessment:

After initial training students will be assessed through a wide range of practical tasks and multiple-choice test papers set by City & Guilds.

6129 Plumbing Technical Certificate - Level 2

Entry Requirements:

The course is designed for students of either gender and is open to all ages. Students wishing to enrol can speak to the course manager to be advised of their suitability.

Students will be provided with materials and tools but to satisfy Health & Safety requirements students will require steel-capped footwear and overalls.

Recognition as a qualified plumber requires completion of a Plumbing NVQ

6129 Plumbing Technical Certificate - Level 2

Your Resettlement Training Programme

6 Week Training Package

Attend PGL Training for 6 weeks plumbing training and assessment (Unit 213 Practical Tasks). Classroom delivery/revision to complement prior home study of the following units: -

Unit 201 Safety and Plumbing Activities
Unit 202 Key Plumbing Principles
Unit 203 Common Plumbing Processes
Unit 204 Cold Water
Unit 205 Hot Water Systems
Unit 206 Sanitation
Unit 207 Central Heating
Unit 208 Electrical
Unit 209 Sheet Lead
Unit 210 Environmental Awareness
Unit 211 Effective Working Relationships
Unit 212 Basic Plumbing Studies (GOLA End Test)
Unit 213 Practical Task

After completion of this programme you will have knowledge and understanding of plumbing and electrical to benefit an employer. If successful in gaining employment you would be able to register and enrol for your NVQ.

6129 Plumbing Technical Certificate - Level 2

Please contact us for cost breakdowns / ELC claims and general advice relating to resettlement funding

Pricing is reliant on the full package being opted for

The course must be paid in full prior to attending the Centre.

We are able to facilitate a flexible attendance programme. Weekly attendance can be accommodated sympathetic with your training allowance. Unit accreditation can be awarded for part qualification which can then progress to the full award at a later date if required.