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City & Guilds 6129 Level 3 Plumbing from Able Skills
City & Guilds Plumbing Course 6129 Level 3, Gas, Unvented, Energy Efficiency and Water Regulations
For those of you who have already achieved City & Guilds 6129 at level 2 the natural progression is City & Guilds at level 3.
Able Skills has devised a training and assessment plan which will allow you to achieve this level 3 Plumbing and gas qualification on a part time basis with minimal disruption to your current working life.
The training programme now available will provide the successful candidate with a C&G level 3 6129 plumbing qualification, registration for the intermediate gas certificate with CITB including candidate pack/portfolio, Unvented Hot Water Systems, Water Regulations (WRAS) and Energy Efficiency. This training course/qualifications is based entirely at Able Skills Plumbing and Gas Centres and all the units are delivered, assessed and verified at our Centres.
This particular qualification will ideally suit those of you who are looking to continue in the plumbing industry on a self employed basis, those of you who may be interested in the planning and design of central heating systems. To support those of who are looking towards self employment, Able Skills will arrange for a reputable local bank representative to provide a detailed demonstration relating to business banking, a local accountant to provide information on tax and vat and plumbing and heating approved manufacturers to provide demonstrations.
All the systems covered within this plumbing and gas qualification are an advanced, more complex extension to Level 2 and this progression to level 3 includes complex water and drainage systems, gas supply systems, central heating wiring and fault finding, radiator and boiler sizing, hot, cold and sanitation pipe sizing and basic gas appliances such as boilers, water heaters, cookers and fires.
Able Skills is a City & Guilds Approved Centre No.723054.
We are aware that there are many training centres in the UK offering the plumbing award 6129 and we would advise caution when you are ready to book a course like this.
Course Content:
Knowledge units:
- 6129-331 Complex cold water systems
- 6129-332 Complex hot water systems (part 1)
- 6129-342 Complex hot water systems (part 2)
- 6129-333 Complex sanitation systems
- 6129-334 Central heating systems including boilers and control wiring
- 6129-335 Gas Supply Systems (part 1)
- 6129-345 Gas Supply Systems (part 2)
- 6129-336 Improvement of business products and services
The Practical unit is assessed by means of a City & Guilds Practical Task Manual. All candidates will be practically trained and given training activities before any formal plumbing assessment. Candidates will also need to answer oral questions whilst completing the Practical Assessments.
Practical Assessment Tasks:
Installation & Commissioning of:
- Unvented Hot Water system
- Boiler & Heating system
- Controls & wiring system
- Gas Appliances servicing/fault diagnosis/decommissioning
- Unvented Hot Water servicing/fault diagnosis/decommissioning
- Commissioning of Shower pumps and Pumped Macerators
Each Unit is assessed by use of a City & Guilds assignment and a City & Guilds multiple choice on-line exam.
To be eligible for this plumbing level 3 qualification you must have City & Guilds 6129 Level 2.
Upon successful completion of all of the knowledge units and practical assessments, a final City & Guilds on-line exam is taken and certification requested. The 6129 at level 3 forms the underpinning knowledge requirements for the NVQ as well as being a respected qualification in its own right.
If you are currently fortunate enough to be working with or alongside a Gas Safe registered engineer, you could also have the opportunity to start gathering evidence towards completing your gas portfolio which upon full completion, will lead to CCN1 assessment.
CITB: Registration
As part of this plumbing training package, we will also register you for the intermediate gas certificate with CITB and this will entitle you, upon successful completion, to receive a candidate pack/portfolio. Completion of this portfolio under the guidance of a Gas Safe registered Engineer will enable you to be assessed for CCN1 – Core gas safety and appliances, which can lead to Gas Safe registration in your own right.
Plumbing Regulations
Throughout the duration of this plumbing training we will be covering aspects relating to Unvented hot water systems, Water Regulations and Energy Efficiency. Towards the end of the training term you will be assessed on your knowledge and competencies within these areas and successful completion will provide you with an additional 3 qualifications.
These qualifications are essential to any plumbers looking to add a skill and qualification to their current portfolio or to enhance their position as already established plumbers.
- Energy Efficiency: The CITB/IDHEE Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating Certificate is for the professional heating installer who works in domestic properties, this course will prepare you for "self certification"
- Water Regulations (WRAS): This course covers the Water Regulations 1999. Upon completion, the successful candidates will receive a certificate and card which will allow them to apply for approved plumbing contractor status with the Water Authorities
- Unvented Hot Water Systems: The course has been produced to enable plumbing and heating engineers to confirm their competence in unvented hot water storage systems including the installation and safety requirements of all Unvented Hot Water Systems up to 500 litres capacity and to meet Building Regulations (G3).
Able Skills entire plumbing and Gas team are all registered Assessors and Internal Verifiers which ensures that all plumbing and gas training provided is delivered in the correct manner and without delay.
The knowledge units are classroom taught theory sessions, structured group work and self study packages.
Some approved manufacturers will provide demonstrations of their products during your plumbing and gas training at Able Skills.
Come and see for yourself!
We welcome all visitors to Able Skills at any time; we are open 7 days per week. Please feel free to visit us and view our facilities for yourself, we do not ask you to make an appointment and you will not be greeted by salesmen in suits. We will arrange for you to have any questions answered by our qualified plumber assessors and allow you to spend time deciding if plumbing is the career for you and if Able Skills is where you want to train.
Things to check before you book:
- We recommend that you confirm the Training Centres City & Guilds Registration number and also that you enquire as to the qualifications of their staff.
- In order for your plumbing course to run swiftly and smoothly, you should ensure that your chosen training centre has qualified Instructors, Assessors and Internal Verifiers.
- Better still, visit the centre and view the facilities available.
- You should be allowed access to see the training bays, chat to instructors and additionally, any existing students.
- Lastly, confirm the timing of your course. If your intended course is to be achieved in blocks then be sure that you can return at a time of your choice and that you will not be left waiting for months on end.
- This qualification is Industry standard and should sell itself. You should not have to endure heavy duty salesmen tactics either at a training facility or in your home.
Payment Plans:
Why not take advantage of Able Skills payment plan. At Able Skills we try to make our courses as affordable as possible. Upon booking, we require a deposit of £500, the remaining balance can be spread over the training period and there will be no additional charge for this service.
If you require any additional information about this plumbing course or payment plans please feel free to contact us on 01322 280202 where Gary, John or Angela are on hand 7 days each week to answer any additional questions you may have.
Course Fees are £1995.00 all inclusive
Course Structure: Saturday & Sunday on a 2 weekend on / 2 weekend off basis, completion in 38 weeks.
