Take the First Step - Bathroom Design and Installation  Modules

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Take the First Step is a Distance Learning Course and optional City & Guilds Qualification for the Bathroom Industry.

The course has been created to introduce you to the skills necessary to install sanitary fittings and design sanitary accommodation, so that this type of installation, maintenance and design work can be carried out competently and professionally.

Each module is packed with knowledge, information and advice, and concludes with a short multi-choice assessment for you to and return to us for marking and feedback, before receiving the next module, Etc.

The first part of the course consists of four self-study Modules:

Installation and Maintenance of Sanitary Appliances

Hot and Cold Water and Discharge Piping Systems

Sanitary Accommodation Layout and Design

Water Regulations & Water Saving Products

On successful completion of the self-study modules you will receive a personalised Record of Achievement. Then, if desired, you can put your knowledge into practice to obtain a City & Guilds Certificate:

C&G 6032 in Sanitary Accommodation Installation maintenance and Design

This is by means of a short practical training and assessment at an Assessment Centre.

The cost of the four Armitage Shanks/Ideal Standard sponsored self-study Modules is £60 and this includes delivery to you, marking the summary questions and issue of a personalised Record of Achievement.

Please note that our Shower Design and Installation and Special Care Kitchen and Bathroom Design for the Less Able modules complement and extend this theory course.

Contents summary Module 1: Installation and Maintenance of Sanitary Appliances

User Guide,  1 Introduction,  2 Storage and protection of sanitary appliances,  3 Installation requirements for: Taps and Wastes, Washbasins, Sinks, Baths, Showers & enclosures, Water closets, Bidets, Urinals, Accessories,  4 Fixings and fastenings,  5 Seals and sealants,  6 Maintenance,  7 Summary questions.

Contents summary Module 2: Hot and Cold Water and Discharge Piping Systems

1 Introduction, 2 Standards and statutory requirements, 3 Water pressure, 4 Types of hot and cold water systems: Cistern fed vented storage systems, Mains fed storage systems, Mains fed instantaneous systems, Blended water supplies, Showers & pumping, Supplies to bidets and backflow protection, Water conservation, Connection to services, 5 Commissioning hot and cold water systems, 6 Maintenance and servicing, 7 Above ground discharge pipe systems, 8 Statutory requirements, 9 Types of system: Single stack system, Stub stack system, WC macerator system, 10 Traps and connections, 11 Commissioning discharge pipe systems, 12 Maintenance of sanitary systems, 13 Summary questions.

Contents summary Module 3: Sanitary Accommodation Layout and Design

1 Introduction, 2 Statutory requirements, Standards and References: Water regulations, Building Acts, Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, British standards, 3 Materials, 4 Basic design skills, 5 Designer's legal responsibilities, 6 Sub-contractor's legal responsibilities, 7 Sanitary accommodation layout and design: Appliance selection, Space requirements and appliance layout, Special needs facilities, Water and discharge piping systems, 8 Practical training and City & Guilds assessment, 9 List of participating colleges, 10 Summary questions.

Contents summary Module 4: Water Regulations & Water Saving Products

1 Introduction,  2 Purpose of the Regulations,  3 Standards, materials and components,  4 Backflow protection,  5 Notification requirements,  6 Inspections, measurements and tests,  7 Form of the Regulations,  8 Backflow & system design,  9 Backflow protection,  10 Mechanical backflow prevention devices,  11 Water saving & economy,  12 Water Saving Products: Sensor-flow systems, Waterless urinal,  13 Examples of forms: Notification form, Backflow risk assessment form, Certificate of compliance form,  14 Summary questions

Intended user group: New-Entrants and mature students in the bathroom and plumbing, industries. Also for multi-skilling existing building craft occupations and maintenance staff in local authority and housing association direct labour organisations, as well as bathroom showroom and installation personnel, self-builders and people interested in sanitary plumbing.
Indication of level: Takes people through from the basic's through to advanced design, and also useful to people on NVQ level 2 and level 3 courses in plumbing, etc.
Time guide: Variable time required depending on the individual learner, typically 12 to 15 hours per module.

To order a copy of this four module course please send a cheque for £60 made payable to Learn Plumbing Limited together with your name and address to:

Learn Plumbing Limited

21 Cranbourne Road

Ashton under Lyne

OL7 9BH

United Kingdom