New date for practicals 2 and 3 announced....

Here at the Plumbing College we are very proud of how all our students are progressing, successfully tackling all their theory work and attending practical workshops.

The demand for practical sessions is forever on the increase as we prefer to keep our practical session group sizes to a minimum to ensure each student receives the tutorial guidance they require.

Due to this staff at the Plumbing College and our training centre have arranged another weekend for students wishing to attend their practical 2 or practical 3 and the date is Saturday 17^th September and Sunday 18^th September 2011.

During practical 2 students who are enrolled on one of our plumbing courses will embark upon the installation of direct hot water system (airing cupboard) and move onto installing pipework for sanitaryware.

During practical 3 students will venture towards installing central heating system (water pipework) and then master the art of powerflushing!

There are still a few places left on both practicals.  Anyone wishing to take advantage of these last few available places should contact the Student Support Team on 0800 032 2452 or email.

Powerflushing....

A broken down boiler or noisy radiators that require regular ‘bleeding’ usually indicate your central heating system needs a good clean, often following further investigation by a plumber the solution to the problem is ‘powerflushing’.

Powerflushing is a powerful method of cleaning central heating systems and it can improve performance by flushing out sludge and scale which tends to build up in radiators and pipe work, optimising the heat output and hence promoting energy efficiency.

People find that powerflushing not only solves heating problems but can also prevent boiler and pump failure which ultimately could lead to expensive repair bills.  Powerflushing improves the circulation through pipe work so radiators and boilers do not have to work so hard.

Students enrolled on a plumbing course with the Plumbing College will have the opportunity to get ‘hands on’ experience of powerflushing a system during one of the practical plumbing sessions at our purpose built training centre.

Should you wish to find out anymore details about the practical sessions or the plumbing courses we offer please contact the Student Support Team on 0800 032 2452 or email info@plumbingcourse.org.uk

Plumbing course fees held for limited period....

The new academic year is nearly upon us, traditionally it’s a time when people start to consider enrolling on courses with the aim of making a fresh start with their career!

Here at the Plumbing College we think there is no time like the present, so to help give you the extra motivation to enrol on one of our plumbing courses we will be holding tuition fees at the 2010/11 rate for new students who enrol throughout June 2011. 

Theory course fees start from as little as £599.00, once enrolled students will enjoy a number of benefits some of which are listed below:

• Unique blend of theory, e-learning and practical work
• Unlimited Tutor support for period of enrolment
• Industry recognised qualifications
• Personalised portfolio of work

Places are limited and therefore we are operating a ‘first come first served’ policy.  To reserve your place or request further details you can contact the Plumbing Student Support Team on 0800 032 2452 or email info@plumbingcourse.org.uk

EAL launches their new website….

EAL is the specialist, employer-recognised awarding organisation for the engineering, manufacturing, building services and related sectors.  In the last five years, 500,000 people in the UK embarked on an EAL qualification in schools, colleges, universities, private training facilities and workplaces. 

Here at the Plumbing College students who enrol on one of our plumbing courses have the opportunity to achieve an EAL Level 1 Certificate in Domestic Plumbing (Engineering and Technology) industry recognised qualification once successfully completing their course.

EAL have a reputation of offering students and training centres excellent standards of service, to further enhance this EAL have recently launched their new website giving people a greater insight and information about their organisation and also an option for students to sign up for their weekly ‘latest news’ bulletins.  Their website address is www.eal.org.uk

Should you wish to find out any more details about the EAL qualifications or the plumbing courses we offer please contact the Student Support Team on 0800 032 2452 or email info@plumbingcourse.org.uk

Places still available on practical sessions 1 and 2….

Here at the Plumbing College we cannot believe how fast the year is passing by!  Numerous practical workshops have already taken place, with many students turning out outstanding samples of work. 

During the first 2 day practical workshop students who are enrolled on one of our plumbing courses will endeavour to grasp the art of fabricating copper tube and installing two panel radiators with pipework, this will be checked for any leaks so don’t forget your wellingtons!

Students can then move onto booking their second practical workshop where they will enjoy tasks such as installing an airing cupboard direct hot water system and installing pipework to sanitaryware…..such a lot to do in 2 days!

There are still a couple of places left on each of the practical 1 and 2 which are scheduled for Saturday 16^th and Sunday 17^th July 2011.  Anyone wishing to take advantage of the last few available places should contact the Student Support Team on 0800 032 2452 or email.

Tapping into the history....

Have you ever turned on the water to fill your bath tub and wondered about the history of your tap?

The tap has an interesting history that traces back to ancient times. As early as 1700 B.C., plumbing and taps were being used to control the water to fountains and private homes.

Taps started out with two handles for hot and cold water. If you were running a bath, you turned on the hot water tap and the cold-water tap. However, in 1937, Al Moen burned his hands in the hot water and decided to design a single-handled tap. His first design was rejected and between 1940 and 1945, he finally succeeded in designing a functioning, single-handled tap. Finally, people would be able to adjust the temperature of one stream of water until they found their desired temperature.

Many others continued to improve upon the design of the tap. In 1945, Landis Perry came up with the design for a ball valve for taps. The Delta single-handle tap was the first tap to utilise the ball valve.

As time marched on, more and more improvements were made to taps. Some of these improvements include filters to reduce contaminants, spray hoses that can be pulled out from the sink, electronic taps, and taps designed for the handicapped. Electronic taps are becoming the norm in public bathrooms because users do not have to touch the handles to turn the water on. They simply hold their hands in front of a sensor and the water turns on, making these taps more hygienic than traditional taps.

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the world of taps!

Students at the Plumbing College will have the opportunity to study the workings of taps in detail during their plumbing course, an important element of the practical workshop focuses on the maintenance of taps and valves. This knowledge will prove critical to students once they are in the plumbing industry.

For more information on one of our plumbing courses please contact our Student Support Team on 0800 032 2452 or email us at info@plumbingcourse.org.uk.

 

NUS Extra discount updates....

Plumbing College students now have the opportunity to enjoy even more discounts if they choose to register for an NUS extra card after enrolling on a plumbing course. Over the last 2 months NUS Extra have seen a flurry of activity on the discount front, a number of leading fashion brands have recently joined. NUS Extra have also recently announced that both Accessorize and Monsoon are currently offering 20% off to card holders, and Tie Rack and Mulberry have also just come on board with 10% off.

A number of current partners, including Coast, Warehouse, New Look and LowCostHolidays have also increased their discount offering for a limited period.

April also saw NUS Extra welcome a new partner on board in Cineworld. Currently the offer is on their annual pass only, but it’s a great relationship to have and hopefully in the coming months Plumbing College students will have even more opportunities to benefit.

Joining up is easy, after enrolling on one of our plumbing courses you simply need to register for their card at www.nus.org.uk (you will need to provide your student number when applying), to take advantage of NUS affiliation.