Plumbing

Pre-requisites
You don’t need any previous qualifications for this course, although industry guidelines recommend that you have at least 4 GCSEs of D or above.
Qualification
ICS Plumbing Diploma
Support and benefits

Study with ICS and you’ll cut around 250 hours of classroom study
Complimentary textbook: ‘Water Regulations Guide
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library

















































Key topics

Introduction to Plumbing
Examine the plumbing industry. Learn how to ensure the safety of yourself and others while at work, and how to act in the case of an emergency.

Plumbing Processes and Principles
Learn how to use hand tools and power tools, and how to measure, cut, bend, joint and fix a range of pipework materials. Study the maths and science of plumbing.

Cold and Hot Water Systems and Components
Learn how to supply cold and hot water and how to store hot water. Explore instantaneous hot water systems and unvented systems. Learn how to maintain and service the components of both cold and hot water systems.

Sanitation Systems
Learn how to install and test sanitation systems. Explore the maintenance and decommissioning of sanitation systems.

Central Heating Systems
Explore the different types of central heating systems and their components. Examine the commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning of central heating systems.

Electricity
Examine the principles of electricity and explore electricity supply. Learn the installation requirements for electrical systems and explore their testing and decommissioning.

Sheet Lead Weatherings
Explore sheet lead design considerations and learn how to work with sheet lead. Examine the domestic applications of sheet lead work.

Environmental Awareness
Examine ways in which plumbers can help the environment, for example, by improving energy efficiency and safely disposing of waste materials.

Effective Working Relationships
Examine the construction industry and learn how to build effective working relationships with the various members of the construction team.
Course Code
W15
Hours of study
18 months / 180 hours
Technical requirements
None



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Outline
You’ll complete thirteen assessments during your course. It is simple and easy to complete these assessments online via the ICS Student Community. When you complete an assessment online, it is marked instantly, meaning that you receive your result straightaway. This allows you to progress through your course without delay. It is, however, also possible to handwrite your answers and post these to ICS.
Assessment Breakdown

Assessment 1: 10 multiple choice questions
Assessment 2: 25 multiple choice questions
Assessment 3: 25 multiple choice questions
Assessment 4: 12 multiple choice questions
Assessment 5: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 6: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 7: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 8: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 9: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 10: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 11: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 12: 10 multiple choice questions
Assessment 13: 10 multiple choice questions
Notes
Each multiple choice question comes with four potential answers. Only one of these answers is correct; the other three are wrong. You must identify the correct answer.
If on completion of the course you want to go on to acquire the City and Guilds 6129 Level 2 Technical Certificate, you only need to sit the practical training and assessment at a centre recommended by ICS. Please note that this incurs additional costs.