Plumbing, Drain-laying and Gas-fitting | Level 3 | 2022
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Introduction
This course covers the general practical and theoretical knowledge of the principles related to weather tightness in plumbing and gasfitting and further develops work-readiness capabilities.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Work safely at heights
- Describe the main principles of weather tightness in plumbing and gasfitting
- Describe methods of preserving the structural integrity and prevention of damage to property
- Install water tight roof and wall cladding pipe penetration systems
- Install basic roof cladding and flashings (e.g. corrugated steel system)
- Apply work-readiness capabilities
Specifically you will investigate:
- Building science
- Flashings
- Roofing maintenance
- Penetrations
- Working at heights
- Materials and tools
- Basic calculations
- Drawings and symbols
- Specifications
- Codes and standards