Combined Plumbing & Gas Course

How To Become A Qualified Plumber and Gas Engineer

Start a new career as a qualified plumber and domestic gas engineer with this comprehensive training programme.

No previous plumbing or gas experience needed.

Train to the required standard for Gas Safe registration.

Qualification	City & Guilds 6035 level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies and LCL Awards Managed Learning Programme.
Location	Dartford, Kent (Accommodation Available)
Entry Requirements	None
Duration	Varies

Price

£6,690.00

inc VAT

Easy payments

Flexible Training

Interest Free Payments

Accommodation Available

Duration & Cost

Combined Plumbing & Gas

C&G 6035 Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies
Gas Managed Learning Programme

£6,690.00 including vat

This course is available as either weekday or weekend training. If you choose to do the Gas Managed Learning Programme aspect of this package at weekends – the cost will increase by £455.00

Pay as you train:
Book your course online, over the phone or at the centre by paying a £1000 deposit and then pay

Full time:

£499.16 per week for 6 weeks for the Plumbing course.

£449.16 per week for 6 weeks for the Gas Managed Learning Programme.

Weekends (2 weekends on and 2 weekends off):

7 instalments of £427.86 (payable on the first weekend of each block) for the Plumbing course.

8 instalments of £393.75 for the Gas Managed Learning Programme.

Interest Free Credit available over 12 months. 0% APR Representative:
A £1000 deposit will secure a booking with the balance paid in 12 monthly instalments of £474.17/£512.08 (weekend option) - (Credit Subject to Status. T&Cs apply.*)

Course details

What you’ll learn

This package of learning includes the C&G 6035 level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies and LCL Awards Gas Managed Learning Programme.

Plumbing:

This level 2 City & Guilds Plumbing qualification is perfect for those of you who do not currently work within the Plumbing industry, but who are looking to change career. The qualification forms the basis of knowledge for all modern domestic plumbing and is therefore an excellent starting point for anyone looking for a career as a Plumber. Equally, it is also suitable for those of you already working in the plumbing industry and who require in-depth technical knowledge and qualifications without completing an apprenticeship. This is an industry recognised, formal trade qualification and is required in order for candidates to progress further in their plumbing training/career. The course will provide you with a range of plumbing skills covering various topics including Electrical principles and processes, Common plumbing processes, Cold water systems, Domestic hot water systems, Sanitation, Central heating systems and Drainage systems.

Gas Managed Learning Programme (MLP):

This comprehensive 6 weeks (dependent on experience) of training provided by Able Skills will teach you a wide range of skills and knowledge which you will need in order to become a safe, competent, and successful heating engineer.

This Gas Managed Learning Programme has been designed to cover all the theory and practical knowledge that you will need to start you on your journey to becoming Gas Safe registered such as:

Safety, legislation and standards

Safety, legislation and standards
Gas emergency actions and procedures
Products and characteristics of combustion
Ventilation for domestic gas burning appliances
Tightness testing and purging
Checking and setting appliance burner pressures and gas rates
Checking and/or setting meter regulators
Re-establish existing gas supply and re-light appliances
Operation and positioning of emergency isolation controls and valves
Operation and checking of appliance gas safety devices and controls
Chimney standards, installation, inspection and testing
Unsafe situations, emergency notices and warning labels
X and Z dimension calculations
Heating Controls – theory
Different types of heating systems, controls and their functions
Gas rates / Heat inputs
Gas safety controls
Combustion Performance Analysis
Flueing
Appliance installation and servicing

There will be written exams and practical assessments throughout the training period. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be provided with a LCL Awards Candidate Workbook (Portfolio) and guidance for completion. Please see Additional Info tab.

How you’ll learn

Course 1: City & Guilds 6035 Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies

This course is a real mixture of practical and theory training, and you are assessed for the qualification by undertaking both practical assignments and on-line exams here at Able Skills. We will provide you with everything you need to achieve this qualification including a level 2 Plumbing reference book. Our level 2 Plumbing training centre has fantastic facilities with an abundance of up-to-date tools and equipment for you to use and the entire course is supported by the tuition and guidance of our dedicated Plumbing Instructors. Additionally, we will also provide access to a variety of plumbing videos to assist you during your training, and afterwards should you ever need a quick refresher when you are on a job.

Course 2: Domestic Gas Safety Training – LCL Awards Managed Learning Programme

This LCL Awards Managed Learning Programme covers all aspects of domestic gas work and gas safety which will prepare you for working on various gas appliances. This gas training course is a real mix of workshop and classroom study to ensure that all aspects of domestic gas and related appliances are covered. Progress is monitored with regular practical and written assessments, and all evidence is recorded and retained for any Governing body to view at any time; these strict control methods safeguard all candidates and assessors and ensure that accurate, quality Gas training is delivered.

Additional info

This is an amazing opportunity to learn to become a qualified Plumber and to start your journey to becoming a Gas Engineer.

Plumbing Diploma

All aspects of plumbing are covered on this level 2 Diploma – both theory and practical. All learning is recorded and monitored by way of a variety of theory exams and practical assessments.

Gas Managed Learning Programme - next steps

Following completion of this domestic gas programme, you will be deemed competent to undertake supervised gas work and so the next step towards Gas Safe registration will be to demonstrate your competence in the workplace and you do this by working alongside a Gas Safe Registered Engineer who acts as your on-site recorder/verifier, helping you to build a portfolio of evidence and prove your competence and safety working with Gas.

You can complete your portfolio working alongside any Gas Safe Registered Engineer, however, if you do not have access to an engineer then Able Skills can help you with this. We will place you with an Engineer from WrightWay Gas Services who work exclusively with Able Skills, and with their assistance, you will undertake a variety of gas work on a variety of appliances to meet the requirements of the portfolio to move you on to your formal gas assessments (ACS). You will receive guidance throughout on how the portfolio evidence should be recorded. For more information, please see Gas Portfolio Completion if you would like to undertake your portfolio placement with our Engineer.

You are allocated a 2-year window to complete your portfolio although many of you will achieve this in a much quicker time. Please be advised that from the point of starting your training, you will not be permitted to assess for ACS until a minimum of 6 months has passed.

Once the portfolio work is complete and signed off, you will return to able Skills for ACS assessment covering:

Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) and
Central Heating Boilers / Water Heaters (CENWAT)

Please note, this is a separate booking and is not included in this package.

This will need to be completed before you are eligible for Gas Safe registration, and this is a requirement for all operatives involved in the installation, maintenance and servicing of domestic gas appliances and pipe-work installations.

The purpose of this Training/Assessment is to provide operatives with the knowledge and skills relating to safety regulations, procedures, and British Standards, which must be applied when working on Gas Installations.

Initial assessment for CCN1/CENWAT will require 5 days and will cover:

Gas Safety Regulations, British Standards and Manufacturers' Instructions
Emergency Procedures, Labels and Warning Notices
Unsafe Situations, and Related Documentation
Combustion, Gas Rates, Burner/Installation Pressures
Testing for Tightness, Purging and Relighting Appliances
Pipework and Fittings
Operation of Appliance Gas Safety Devices and Controls
Ventilation
Flueing Standards, Installation and Testing

*If candidates fail to achieve the required level of competency in either the practical or theory assessment, it may be necessary for them to re-sit the sections which they have failed. If this situation arises an additional cost will be incurred.

If your aim is to become Gas Safe registered and to be a qualified plumber, then this is package of learning is your starting point.

Plumbing Courses at Able Skills

Location

All of our courses take place at our dedicated training centre in Dartford, Kent. The centre is easily accessible by road, being just 10 minutes from junction 1a on the M25. We are only a short walk from Dartford train station which is served by frequent trains taking 35 minutes from central London. For anyone travelling from further away, we have our own accommodation available at only £35 per night.

We are open Mon - Fri and 2 weekends per month for training and visitors so if you would like to find out more about this course or about Able Skills, please feel free to pop in, no appointment necessary.

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