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Key Details

  • Available at:
    Rhos-on-Sea, Dolgellau - CaMDA (Construction and Engineering)
  • Study Mode:
    Part-time
  • Course Length:

    3 hours per week for 10 weeks.

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DIY - Plumbing

Adults & Part-time

Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau (CAMDA)
Evening course: 14/09/26, 17:00 pm | Tuition fee:   £180.00  |  Exam fee:   £0.00  |  Total fee: £180.00
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau (CAMDA)
Daytime course: 16/09/26, 13:15 pm | Tuition fee:   £180.00  |  Exam fee:   £0.00  |  Total fee: £180.00
Rhos-on-Sea Campus
Evening course: 16/09/26, 18:00 pm | Tuition fee:   £180.00  |  Exam fee:   £0.00  |  Total fee: £180.00
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau (CAMDA)
Short course: 14/06/27, 09:30 am | Tuition fee:   £180.00  |  Exam fee:   £0.00  |  Total fee: £180.00

Course Description

This course is designed for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts who want to handle basic plumbing repairs without calling out a professional. Whether you're looking to fix a leak or plumb in a new appliance, this is a practical, entry-level introduction.

What to expect: A hands-on workshop focused on practical skills. You’ll spend less time on theory and more time using tools, ensuring you leave with the confidence to tackle your own projects safely.

At Dolgellau you will study:

  • Copper Pipework: Mastering the basics of measuring, cutting, and soldering joints.
  • Plastic Pipework: Understanding modern push-fit and compression systems.
  • General Maintenance: Essential DIY tasks, such as fixing taps and managing common household plumbing issues.

At Rhos-on-Sea you will study:

  • Health & Safety unit
  • Copper bending, soldering and use of different fittings.
  • Fabrication of different frames using different types of pipe.
  • Taking off and reinstalling water filled radiators.
  • Guttering installation.
  • Tap and WC repairs.

Entry Criteria

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Delivery

This course will be delivered through workshop sessions, combining theory with practical work.

Assessment

Observation and practical tasks.

Progression

  • Foundation in Plumbing and Electrical
  • Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering

Other details

Course type: Adults & Part-time

Level: 1

Programme Area:

  • Construction and the Built Environment

Bilingual:

n/a

Construction and the Built Environment

Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:

Construction and the Built Environment

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