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Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes.In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation.Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.

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    new member enters!

    hi all, i'm from the tile forum, (sister site to this one) just registered up on here as i'm attending a plumbing course in a few weeks so i thought i'd say hi to everyone & hopefully pick up some good tips from the pro's! :confused:
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    Local College Plumbing Courses

    Please leave your feedback here if you did your Plumbing Course at a local college
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  3. K

    hey there

    hi looking forward to picking ur brains on a few things just started a 2 year plumbing course. cheers kevin:)
  4. K

    Normal Work practice

    Normal Work practice help needed please Hi My friend is doing a plumbing course and has been asked a question, which is : Normal work practice dictates that work is completed from the top of the house down, explain the reason for this. I have tried to answer the question by browsing the...
  5. L

    Hello

    Hi im starting a 2 year part time two nights a week plumbing course at nescot in ewell, has anyone here done this course:p
  6. S

    Any advise on ho to start my career in plumbing?

    Ive been a printer for the past 10+ years and decided about 9+ years ago that printing wasn't for me! I've been doing a City & guilds in Plumbing which I'm almost finished but need to make the next step and get some experience to get a job. The trouble is having a family and a mortgage I...
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  7. R

    Hello to all.

    Hi I am a tiler who sometimes turns away work bathroom floorwork when I see a toilet and sink in situ, (if the customer is not happy with me cutting around),. I dearly wanted to be a Plumber but being 36 at the time could not afford the time taken to be such, so I went with Tiling which is great...
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    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  8. W

    Hello everbody

    Hi let me introduce myself, i am Wes. I changed my career as an Engineer three years ago to a self employed Plumber. As i am now in my mid thirties I enrolled on a plumbing course and feel reasonably competent on most jobs but i am sure that i would benefit from other peoples superior knowledge...
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    hi all

    hi everyone. hoping to start a plumbing course soon. just need some vital info and opinions on courses and companies. i'll start easy. College or private? OLCI or BTSC? does C&G tech cert level 2 = 6129? level 3 = 6089? what NVQ qualifications are they equal to? how easy or difficult...
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  10. P

    Hi to everyone :-)

    Hi Everyone, Im looking for a plumbing course to set me up for a career in plumbing ! Iv been doing my own DIY plumbing jobs for about 20 yrs (Im 47) now & im bored with my current job in the plastic manufacturing industry :-( & i need to be inspired again. Can anyone give me any advice or info...
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  11. C

    Hi

    Hi Everyone! I am slightly nervous but excited about the prospect of leaving my current job and starting a plumbing course which I have been thinking about for a long time. OLCI seems to be the most popular (Not sure about the company New Career Search??:confused:) I am going to do the theory at...
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  12. P

    Hello-New member Pitchpipe

    Hi all I would just like to quickly introduce myself. I’m doing my second year of 6129 Level 2 Plumbing course by evening classes, as a mature student I’m enjoying this very much. Don’t know why I did not do this years ago. Just wondering now what’s the best way to get work experience- unpaid...
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    • 6129 jobs level level 2 member plumbing plumbing course work work experience year
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  13. B

    Plumbing Courses

    From what ive heard I honestly wouldnt waste your time and money on going on a plumbing course. You are extremely unlikely to find anyone to work for/with unless you know somebody beforehand. If you cannot find somebody to work for then you will have to go it alone which can be very tough for...
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  14. J

    Trade Qualified Ltd

    Hi, Looking into doing a plumbing course - Has anyone had any experience of or heard good or bad of Trade Qualified Limited? Thanks.
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    Help

    Hi I have one or two messages that have been sent to this forum and I see that there are other people out there who have decided after much thought to do the plumbing course through the OLCI. I would be grateful from any one who as completed the course or who still on it to give me some advice...
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  16. Dan

    Able Skills Plumbing Courses

    Anybody been on the Able Skills plumbing course?
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  17. S

    6128 or 6129

    Hello all, I want to enrol on plumbing course, i need advice on what course. Is the 6128 - 6088 enough to start a career in plumbing or should i do the 6129 - 6089 ? any advice on the 6128 compared to the 6129 would be helpfull.
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  18. C

    Another one joins

    Hello to you all Just found the site whilst doing my research on joining the plumbing trade. Hope to use it to answer questions I may have if you all don't mind? Been going through all the courses on offer (well probably only a few!). Was looking at doing a Master Plumber course with the...
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    plumbing course Sensible advice required

    Hi there, as probably many before I have found myself scouring forums to find some sound advice regarding a 7 week plumbing course with reactfast in Birmingham. I am informed it will not give me all of the required knowledge just "the basics" to get going in the plumbing industry doing small...
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  20. V

    Plumbing courses and Training

    Some suggestions: OLCI College Apprenticeship Add to list...
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