| Plumbing courses are ideal if you are looking for a | | | | - Learning about water regulations |
| long-term career in plumbing. There are a number of | | | | In plumbing courses, you will spend more time on the |
| technical and vocational schools which offer such | | | | practical aspect of plumbing. You will spend a lot of |
| courses. In the old days, you were just required to | | | | time with tools in your hand, learning the tricks of the |
| apprentice under a trained plumber and gain hands on | | | | trade. You will be taught by experts in the field - those |
| experience, but today there is a need to be educated | | | | who have had years of experience working with their |
| in the intricacies of the trade. This is a desired | | | | hands. The practical training is very extensive and |
| qualification if you wish to be employed in a reputable | | | | rigorous. Plumbing practical training would include the |
| organization. The courses will enable you to seek and | | | | following: |
| obtain the best possible jobs in the trade. There is a | | | | - Pipe bending and jointing |
| growing demand for specialists. | | | | - How to install plastic pipes |
| An Overview of The Course | | | | - Working on copper pipes |
| The image of a plumber is of a person carrying his | | | | - Soldering |
| bag of tools to help fix your leaking tap or pipes. | | | | - How to fit and change taps, pipes, valves and |
| Plumbing is this and much more. It is much more than | | | | cisterns, among other items |
| just fitting pipes and unclogging drains all your life. This | | | | - How to install and replace bathroom fixtures, such as |
| is what you will learn from the various plumbing | | | | immersion heaters; electric showers; mixer type |
| courses being offered at vocational training schools. | | | | showers and taps |
| Plumbing courses incorporate both practical knowledge | | | | - How to install radiators and other equipment, such as |
| as well as theory. You are taught the very basics of | | | | washing machines |
| plumbing as well as the more complex issues involved. | | | | - Recognizing and troubleshooting domestic and |
| It is hard work and very physical. The theory of | | | | commercial problems |
| plumbing would include classes on: | | | | You are not required to have any previous knowledge |
| - Health and safety | | | | of plumbing. There are short-term courses as well as |
| - Sanitation and drainage | | | | longer plumbing courses. The fee will depend on the |
| - A variety of plumbing processes | | | | course you opt for. Most classes, both theoretical and |
| - How to deal with cold and hot water problems | | | | practical, are held five days a week. You will need to |
| - Trouble shooting plumbing problems | | | | spend five to six hours a day in class. Most schools |
| - Maintenance | | | | provide you with the tools and materials required for |
| - Learning the basics of electrics | | | | you to do the task. |