City & Guilds 6189 Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing & Heating Weekend Training

Able Skills is an established, approved City & Guilds Training Centre and as such, is able to offer you the opportunity to obtain the City & Guilds 6189 - Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing & Heating using weekend training - this is now the industry recognised entry level to the plumbing sector.

The 6189 level 2 course starts with basic pipe work skills and moves onto more complex plumbing tasks, including airing cupboards, bathroom suites, above ground sanitation, central heating installation (no gas/oil) and low carbon steel.

The various tasks set will provide you with the skills to undertake such work competently and safely once you are working as a Plumber.

This C&G 6189 Plumbing qualification forms the basis of knowledge for all modern domestic plumbing and is the starting point for anyone looking for a career in plumbing. Many training providers will try and sell you City & Guilds 6022 or 6032 as an equivalent or as industry recognised qualifications but they are not. These courses will not provide you with the skills or knowledge a plumber needs.

We are aware that there are many training centres in the UK offering the plumbing award 6189 and we would advise caution when you are ready to book a course like this.

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.

This course is available on a 2 weekend on and 2 weekend off basis. Following a deposit of £500, the balance can be divided over the training period and paid in interest free instalments. This course takes approximately 9 months to complete.

This plumbing qualification course is a mixture of practical workshop and classroom training and will cover all the following units:

Safe Working Practices

• Effective Communication
• Environmental Protection Measures
• Scientific Principles
• Site Preparation Techniques
• Cold Water
• Hot Water
• Central Heating Systems
• Rainwater Systems
• Above Ground Sanitation

Following training in all of the above units, assessment will be by a variety of methods including closed book on-line exams, open book on-line exams and practical assessments undertaken within the training centre.

All practical assessments are recorded, photographed and signed off by Able Skills qualified assessors, this is over seen by Able Skills own qualified Internal Verifiers. This system ensures that the entire course, practical through to written/online exams is carried out here on site at Able Skills and without delay.

Throughout your training we will provide all tools and materials required for you to successfully complete your assessments. All we ask is that you ensure that you have protective footwear and fire-retardant overalls are mandatory for this course.

We will also provide you with the recommended reading material: Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Plumbing Candidate Handbook by JTL.

This reference book will provide you with all the relevant information required to successfully complete this plumbing course. If you use this reference book as recommended by your instructor, it will help you achieve your goal.

If you are still undecided about a career in plumbing, why not try our 5 day intensive plumbing course first. This will give you a good insight into what is required to undertake plumbing tasks successfully.

If from that you decide to progress to the 6189 and a career as a plumber, this will prove to be useful when you undertake some of your practical assessments.

Able Skills prides itself in our continuing success in delivering City & Guilds plumbing training and our pass rate is excellent. We are keen to ensure that all attendees on all courses receive the highest quality of training and support to give them the best possible chance of passing any exams and assessments.

We have relevant staff in place to cater for any difficulties you may encounter, including provision of readers for paper and online exams.

Progression opportunities at Able Skills:

Many Plumbing jobs which you will undertake will automatically require some kind of additional or remedial work and it may be in your interest to be able to offer a complete service or as many as you can master:
Upon completion of this plumbing qualification, Able Skills can also offer training in other areas.

Domestic Electrics

We have a dedicated Electrical centre where you will be able to undertake training for Part P, this will be a requirement should you want to carry out any electrical work within Kitchens and Bathrooms.

Gas

Additionally, we also have a dedicated Gas Centre which will provide you with the opportunity to learn about how you can competently work on gas appliances. This Managed Learning programme allows you to return at a later date to undergo assessments for CCN1 and appliances with a view to applying for Gas Safe registration.

This will apply after you have spent time working alongside a Gas Safe registered Engineer who will act as an onsite recorder and sign all portfolio evidence. Able Skills are in a position to provide you with a Gas placement with our sister company: Able On-Time Services.

If you know at the outset that you would like to follow both a Plumbing and Gas career, we do offer a complete package of training incorporating this Plumbing qualification, Plumbing Regulations training, Gas Training/Portfolio/Assessment which can be achieved at weekends.

Renewable Technologies

Alternatively, if you have taken an interest in the UKs drive on reducing carbon emissions and you would like to contribute to the 2020 target to reduce these emissions, you may be interested in one or more of the many Renewable Technology courses which we can deliver in our dedicated Renewable Energy training centre.

Plastering

Maybe being able to plaster any areas affected during a plumbing installation is needed, we can offer plastering courses.

Tiling

After you have installed a bathroom suite or made some plumbing adjustments in a kitchen or WC, it may be more financially cost effective for you to undertake any tiling requirements. We offer a variety of tiling courses and maybe just some basic tiling skills could be all you need.

Come and see for yourself!

We are very confident in the structure of our 6189 and as such, 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.

Course Structure: Able Skills Weekend City & Guilds 6189 Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing & Heating is an instructor lead course. The training period is 18 weekends (Sat & Sun) undertaken on a 2 weekend on / 2 weekend off basis and is completed with a 9 day block training period at the end.

Following a deposit of £500, the balance can be divided over the training period and paid in interest free instalments. This course takes approximately 9 months to complete.

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