1.1
Tools and Maintenance
Essential plumbing tools and how to maintain them
📖 Further reading
Hand Tools for Plumbers →
1.2
Copper Materials and Jointing
Copper pipe types, soldering, and compression joints
📖 Further reading
Pipe Materials and Their Properties →
1.3
Steel Pipe Materials and Jointing
LCS pipe, threading, and BSPT joints
📖 Further reading
Jointing Pipework →
1.4
Plastic Pressure Pipe Materials and Jointing
Push-fit, solvent weld, and electrofusion joints
📖 Further reading
Jointing Pipework →
1.5
Drainage Materials and Jointing
Waste and soil pipe materials and connections
📖 Further reading
Jointing Pipework →
2.1
Bending Pipe
Pipe bending techniques and calculations
📖 Further reading
Bending Pipe and Fabrication →
2.2
Notching and Drilling
Building Regulations for notching joists
📖 Further reading
Installation: Clipping, Fixings and Joists →
2.3
Clipping
Pipe support clips and spacing requirements
📖 Further reading
Installation: Clipping, Fixings and Joists →
2.4
Drilling and Fixings
Wall plugs, anchors, and fixing methods
📖 Further reading
Installation: Clipping, Fixings and Joists →
2.5
Paperwork and Symbols
BS symbols, drawings, and documentation
📖 Further reading
Workplace Documents, Drawings and Information →
3.1
Working in New Builds
First and second fix plumbing in new construction
3.2
Working in People's Homes
Professional conduct and customer care on site
📖 Further reading
Customer Communication and Service →
3.3
Finishing the Job, Commissioning, Decommissioning and Maintenance
Handover, testing, and planned maintenance
📖 Further reading
Cold Water Commissioning, Testing and Maintenance →