City & Guilds Plumbing course with LOGIC

The City & Guilds Plumbing Course with LOGIC is a 4 week course. This can be take in one go, or split into weekly blocks taken over a period of time. It is aimed at people who are unable to complete the full 8 week City & Guilds 6129 with LOGIC course but want to gain formal qualifications in plumbing. After completing the course plumbing students have the opportunity to return to PPL for four 1 week blocks to complete the City & Guilds 6129 level 2 and move onto the 6089 NVQ in plumbing.

After completing the 4 week course students gain two formal plumbing qualifications from City & Guilds (6022 Domestic Copper Installer and 6032 Sanitary Accommodation) along with 4 LOGIC certificates. The 6022 and 6032 are stand alone certificates and do not form part of the NVQ in plumbing. However all students on this plumbing course are registered for the 6129 and complete all the plumbing assessments. They can return to complete the lead work, low carbon steel pipework and GOLA online examination, if they wish to gain the full 6129.

People with limited practical trade experience may gain from taking the Weekend Introduction plumbing course first, although no prior qualifications or experience in plumbing are necessary. If you are considering becoming a plumber then you may wish to see our train to be a plumber page before reviewing this course.

The course is full time (Monday to Friday) for 4 weeks - although it may be taken in weekly blocks if this is more convenient for no extra charge.  In order to complete the full City & Guilds 6129 Level 2, students will be required to return for four 1 week blocks to complete lead work, low carbon steel pipework and final assessments.  These weeks are charged at £750 plus VAT per week. They can be arranged at a time to suit the student. If it takes longer than 4 weeks to complete the award, we do not charge for the extra weeks.  Some students prefer to take our 8 week City & Guilds 6129 with LOGIC plumbing course instead.

The course starts with basic pipe work skills and moves onto more complex plumbing tasks including airing cupboards, bathroom suites, above ground drainage, central heating installation (no gas/oil), lead work and low carbon steel pipework. It also includes 4 extra qualifications, LOGIC Water Regulations, LOGIC Unvented Hot Water, LOGIC Building Regulations and LOGIC Legionella Prevention certificates, together with business lectures, a foundation electrical course, tiling and plastering courses.

   

Theory and practical sessions are mixed on a daily basis with around 3.5 days per week in the practical workshop and the remainder in the classroom. Students are divided into small tutor groups of 6 people led by an experienced plumbing tutor.

The course also contains regular demonstrations, topics include; power flushing, pipe freezing, floorboard lifting, tap maintenance and many more relevant skills.  Students also receive a free tool kit and safety equipment pack. This contains all the tools and safety equipment they will need on the course. It is yours to take away at the end of the course.

On successful completion of the course there is the opportunity of a one week placement with the plumbing company On Tap UK Ltd or a local plumbing company in your area. On Tap UK Ltd may offer you permanent employment based on your performance on the placement. This part of the course is optional and subject to availability*

A deposit of £350 is required to reserve a place on this plumbing course with the remaining fees paid in equal instalments in week 1 and week 5 of the course.

After successful completion of the 6129 (extra 4 weeks)  the student will complete the City & Guilds 6089 NVQ level 2 while working as a self-employed plumber or for a plumbing company.

After qualifying with PPL you will be able to join Concept's network of sub-contracting insurance claims repair specialists. This work is "recession proof" in dealing with insurance repair work such as flood damage, fire damage, burst pipes, etc. Concept has 138 offices throughout the UK and as a PPL trained plumber you will join a long established sub-contracting network while enjoying top rates of pay for small and large insurance jobs.

Please take a look at the theory overview tab.

*The optional work placement cannot be guaranteed for students taking our Buy Now Pay later payment plan. Please see our terms and conditions for more details.

City & Guilds Plumbing course with LOGIC theory overview:

The theory course is taught in our modern, well equipped training rooms and the lively and interactive sessions cover the following topics*:

 

Module 1 -  Induction to the Course
Course program, registration for the 6129 level 2,  introductions, general procedures for training and assessment.

Module 2 - Health and Safety
The construction industry can be a dangerous place. It is important to know what hazards you may face and how to avoid injury to yourself and others.

Module 3 - Key Plumbing Principles
Basic processes within plumbing involving hand tools, plumbing materials and science.

Module 4 - Common Plumbing Processes
Copper tube bending and marking out, pipework materials and various fixing devices. Using a spring and machine bender. Compression and plastic fittings.

Module 5 - Being Self-employed
Taught in an evening session, this module covers all the key aspects of being self-employed; tax, VAT, cash flow, marketing and other useful topics to give you the skills required to be a self-employed plumber.

Module 6 - Marketing your Business
This module covers more specific marketing and quoting. Job pricing, debt collecting, gaining local trade links, expanding your business and working on site are just some of the topics covered.

Module 7 - Cold Water Systems
The supply of water to dwellings, water treatment, water regulations. Cold water pipework inside buildings, storage cisterns, draining down and flushing pipework.

Module 8 - Hot Water Systems
Hot water services within dwellings. Properties of hot water, types of hot water systems, air locks,  combination boilers and storage systems.

Module 9 - Environmental Awareness
Environmental awareness is an understanding of why it is important to conserve energy, dispose of waste properly and prevent wastage of materials.

Module 10 - Effective Working Relationships
The construction industry and working on sites.

Module 11 - LOGIC Water Regulations (WRAS Approved)
Evening examination for the industry standard LOGIC Water Regulations Certificate.

Module 12 -  Basic Plastering
Covers plastering techniques in repairing skimmed surfaces and plastering tools.

Module 13 - Basic Tiling
Comprehensive tiling theory with workshop time to practice tiling splash backs and repairing broken tiles.

Module 14 - Above Ground Drainage
Covers traps, sanitary systems, soundness, drains and gutter systems.

Module 15 - LOGIC Legionella Prevention and Treatment of Water Systems
Legionella prevention and practical disinfection of water systems, module leads to formal certificate (taught on extra day after the course)

Module 16 - LOGIC Building Regulations
Leads to a nationally recognised certificate.

Module 17 - LOGIC Unvented Hot Water  (WRAS Approved)
This is an additional one day course which is taken after successful completion of the 4 week course. It covers the theory and practical required to sit the Bpec Unvented Hot Water examination. Unlike  some  centres, it is done when  you  are experienced and ready, not within 6 weeks. (taught on extra day after the course)

Students wishing to gain pre or post course study may wish to browse our plumbing book shop.

Please take a moment to look at the Practical Overview tab. 

*PPL Training Ltd. reserve the right to change the contents of any of its courses without notice, some modules maybe combined with others for lecturing purposes and others may consist of handouts for student self-study to allow more practical time in the workshop.

City & Guilds Plumbing course with LOGIC practical overview:

6022/6032/6129 Practical sessions:

The practical sessions take place in our modern 8,500 sq feet training centre. After progressing through basic pipework skills students aim to complete 60 practical assesments in plumbing and 12 multiple choice theory papers during the 8 weeks.

We have a trainer to student ratio of 1:6 in the workshop sessions.

There are NVQ Assessors on hand to mark your work to City & Guilds standards. On the 4 week course you are  registered and assessed for the 6129 so you will be asked to prepare a City & Guilds 6129 Level 2 log for each task including, materials list, pipe diagrams and the work you have done. This is then signed off by our NVQ assessors and will count towards your 6129 Level 2. It is also possible to include digital photos within the portfolio which can be shown to future employers or customers. As these are signed by qualified assessors, your future employer or customers can be assured that you have reached the required standard.

   

A full list of practical and theory tasks for the City & Guilds 6129 Basic Plumbing Certifcate Level 2 can be downloaded by clicking on the icon below (opens in a new window, or right click on icon and 'Save As' to a location on your computer):

 Click here to download the 6129 plumbing course task sheet (1.1MB) 

 

It will open in a separate webpage if you have a pdf reader installed on your PC/MAC. If you do not have a pdf reader please visit the link below to get a free copy:

 

Please see our FAQs section for more information on the City & Guilds Plumbing course.

City & Guilds Plumbing course with LOGIC practical , FAQs:

Key course facts:

Course times: Monday to Friday 9am to about 4.30pm (Start 10am Mondays)
Course duration: 4 Weeks full time 
Payment: £350 with balance paid on 1st day of course 
Assessment method: Written and practical assessments 
Valid for: Lifetime

Q - Do you have open days so I can visit the centre?

A - Yes of course! You may visit our centre at any timek, just phone and we will book you an appointment. Unlike some centres we encourage you to talk to our current plumbing students whilst you are here.

Q - Do you offer a work placement after I have completed the course?

A - Yes, on successful completion of the 4 week course you will have the opportunity of a one week placement with plumbing company On Tap UK Ltd or a local PPL trained plumber in your area. This part of the course is optional.

Q - I have no qualifications, do I need any to take the City & Guilds Plumbing course with LOGIC?

A - Our trainees come from a wide range of backgrounds. You don’t need any qualifications, just a willingness to learn and a good sense of humour.

Q - Can I return to complete the rest of the 6129 and how much will it cost?

A - Students will need to return to PPL for four 1 week blocks. They will cover lead work, low carbon steel pipework and final assessments including the City & Guilds online GOLA examination. The course fees for each week are £495 plus VAT and the weeks can be taken throughout the year. There is no further charge if it takes longer than the extra 4 weeks to complete the 6129.

Q - There are other centres that offer the 6022/6032 in 4 weeks and they are cheaper, why would I choose PPL?

A - We register and assess you for the full City & Guilds 6129 not just the stand-alone qualifications of the 6022/6032. This allows you to return to complete the full NVQ in Plumbing with us. If you train at a centre that doesn't register and assess you for the 6129 you will have pay again in the future for the 6129 at an approved centre. In addition, if Government regulations change in the future and require all plumbers to have NVQ 2 in Plumbing then you can simply return (within 5 years of starting) to complete the 6129 and 6089 level 2.

Q - What type of assessments are they for the 6022/6032/6129 at PPL?

A - Multiple choice examinations (14) and pracical assessments (62)

Q - I am planning on commuting to your centre but I live miles away, are you flexible on hours?

A - The teaching hours are 9.00am to approx 4.30pm. We start at 10am on a Monday and finish earlier on a Friday (3pm) so you can beat the weekend rush.

Q - What about support after the course?

A - We provide a free help line for technical support with any plumbing questions you may encounter. You can also email us plans/diagrams of installations with any questions you have.

Q - I have difficulty reading and writing, can you help?

A - Yes, we will give you private one to one support and additional time, but not the answers!

Q - How do I get more information about the City & Guilds Plumbing course with LOGIC?

A - Call us on 0845 2600 966 or request a brochure pack

Q- How do I book a place on the City & Guilds Plumbing course with LOGIC?

A - Book online for your chosen date or call us on 0845 2600 966.

Q- Where do people come from to take City & Guilds Plumbing course with LOGIC?

A - We train people from all over the UK for the City & Guilds Plumbing course with LOGIC; York, Leeds, Newcastle, Barnsley, Hull, Sheffield, Manchester, Scunthorpe, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Stockport, Liverpool, Bolton, Oldham, Warrington, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, Harrogate, Derby, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Darlington, Rotherham, Doncaster, Nottingham, Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Humberside, Grimsby, Cleveland, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Lincoln, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Northern England, Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands; they come from national plumbing and heating companies, self-employed plumbers, builders, gas engineers, solar electrical engineers and renewable energy engineers, London, South East, Bristol, Birmingham, UK.

For more general frequently asked questions please see our main FAQ page or call us on 0845 2600 966.