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If finding a trustworthy and competent plumber is worrying you, please use our below
Post code search to find a local plumber. We will tell you to what stage they are
trained and you can also read feedback (both positive and negative), left by
their previous customer.
All persons listed are members of The Guild of Master Plumbers,
as a minimal requirement, this means that they must have insurance for undertaking your work.
Friday, 12 June 2009
Subscribe to the become a member of The Guild of Master Plumbers
Just £180 per year, enjoy the comfort that you have the support to back you up.
Also, enjoy the following benefits: -
Free Technical Support
Polo Shirts (With Guild Logo)
Car Stickers
Use of our Logo on paperwork
Fixed price Accountancy Support
Entry into our Plumbers database
Our membership program is tiered to ensure customers appreciate your level
of training and ability;
Bronze Membership (Practical non-City & Guilds Course completed).
Silver Membership (Studying towards 6129 or 6089 - registered with city & guilds)
Gold Membership (Completed NVQ2, WRAS Course and holds a CSCS Card)
Just £180 per year, enjoy the comfort that you have the support to back you up.
Also, enjoy the following benefits: -
Free Technical Support
Polo Shirts (With Guild Logo)
Car Stickers
Use of our Logo on paperwork
Fixed price Accountancy Support
Entry into our Plumbers database
Our membership program is tiered to ensure customers appreciate your level
of training and ability;
Bronze Membership (Practical non-City & Guilds Course completed).
Silver Membership (Studying towards 6129 or 6089 - registered with city & guilds)
Gold Membership (Completed NVQ2, WRAS Course and holds a CSCS Card)
Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) Certificate
(Distance Learning and 1 day training and exams)
On 1st July 1999 local Water Byelaws in England and Wales were replaced by the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.
This learning package will help plumbers update their knowledge of this important legislation which is used to control the installation and use of water supply systems. The WRAS package will help you to implement Water Regulations competently. This is applicable not only in new installation work, but also to ensure you are able to identify and rectify contraventions that you come across in existing water supply systems.
It is aimed at practicing plumbers who already have knowledge of hot and cold water systems. But is also an essential tool for those who are involved with the installation, design, or specification of water systems or with buildings containing water systems.
The WRAS training package will enable course participants to:
become familiar with the contents of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999;
know how to comply with the Regulations in practice;
be aware of the primary legislation underpinning the Regulations;
have an understanding of the documents used to enhance and explain the meaning of the regulations and in particular the Regulators Specification on the prevention of backflow and the WRAS Water Regulations Guide;
The WRAS package
The WRAS training package contains an introductory booklet, 12 learning manuals and one support document in the form of a glossary of terms. The learning modules are supported by an introductory video outlining the contents of the regulations. Upon subscription to the training package you will be sent the introductory booklet which will be followed by the learning manuals.
The twelve learning units are:
Introduction and background
The Regulations (a detailed look at the regulations)
Materials and substances in contact with water
Requirements for water fittings
Water system design and installation
Commissioning (flushing, testing and sterilisation)
Prevention of cross connection to unwholesome water
Backflow prevention
Cold water services
Hot water services
WCs, flushing devices and urinals
Sanitary appliances and water for outside use.
Training and assessment
Having received the manuals you will have at least two weeks to work through all 12 manuals and prepare before the one day course which will comprise a half day of instruction and half day of assessments. (NB/ if you already have a Training Package we will deduct a sum from your course fee).
The assessment will consist of two multi-choice question papers, in one of which you will be able to refer to your Training Package manuals, and a practical test, where you will be asked to identify contraventions of the Regulations, which are shown on a video.
Successful candidates will receive a BPEC/Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) Certificate.
Tiling Course
We will guide you through the various types of tiles available and how best to select the correct tiles for the job. How to set tiles to ensure a neat finish on the area needing tiling. We will show you can to select the correct adhesives and grout for each application, how to calculate the amount of tiles, adhesive and grout you will need. We will supply you with all the conversions needs to estimate jobs and how to prepare and conduct your during and after the sale. We shall give you advice on both the additional products available (times, seals etc) and a detailed understanding of tools needed for each job
5 days from Monday to Friday inclusive
Start 9.00 a.m. End 4.00 p.m. approx.
Courses are not run every week.
Construction Skills Certificate Scheme
A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card is the easy way to prove that you are competent in your occupation and have health and safety awareness. And as it is the size of a credit card with your photo and unique reference number on it is easy to slip into your wallet to use as instant identification when you arrive on site.
So why CSCS
CSCS has been in existence for over 10 years. It was started to help the construction industry get quality up, accidents down and cowboy builders out. These are still the scheme's main objectives.
So why choose CSCS
CSCS is fast becoming the industry standard. It is supported by organisations such as the Major Contractors Group (MCG), National Contractors Federation (NCF), Major Home Builders Group (MHBG) and Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) all of whom are committed to a fully qualified workforce by the end of 2010.
Now major clients are also requesting that their contractors have a CSCS carded workforce. These include government, housing associations, NHS projects and private clients such as BAA.
Areas covered within the course
Outline Health & Safety Legal Requirements
Scaffolding
RIDDOR 1995
Hoists and Towers
Accident Management
MEWP
Welfare Arrangements
PPE
Manual Handling
COSHH
Electricity
Excavations and Confined Spaces
Portable Appliances
Site Vehicles and Pedestrians
Noise at Work/ Vibration
The course can be taken as a add-on to any of our courses, or a standalone course. The cost of the course is: -
When taken with our City & Guilds Registration Course - F.O.C
As a Standalone Course (£100+VAT) £117.50
(Distance Learning and 1 day training and exams)
On 1st July 1999 local Water Byelaws in England and Wales were replaced by the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.
This learning package will help plumbers update their knowledge of this important legislation which is used to control the installation and use of water supply systems. The WRAS package will help you to implement Water Regulations competently. This is applicable not only in new installation work, but also to ensure you are able to identify and rectify contraventions that you come across in existing water supply systems.
It is aimed at practicing plumbers who already have knowledge of hot and cold water systems. But is also an essential tool for those who are involved with the installation, design, or specification of water systems or with buildings containing water systems.
The WRAS training package will enable course participants to:
become familiar with the contents of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999;
know how to comply with the Regulations in practice;
be aware of the primary legislation underpinning the Regulations;
have an understanding of the documents used to enhance and explain the meaning of the regulations and in particular the Regulators Specification on the prevention of backflow and the WRAS Water Regulations Guide;
The WRAS package
The WRAS training package contains an introductory booklet, 12 learning manuals and one support document in the form of a glossary of terms. The learning modules are supported by an introductory video outlining the contents of the regulations. Upon subscription to the training package you will be sent the introductory booklet which will be followed by the learning manuals.
The twelve learning units are:
Introduction and background
The Regulations (a detailed look at the regulations)
Materials and substances in contact with water
Requirements for water fittings
Water system design and installation
Commissioning (flushing, testing and sterilisation)
Prevention of cross connection to unwholesome water
Backflow prevention
Cold water services
Hot water services
WCs, flushing devices and urinals
Sanitary appliances and water for outside use.
Training and assessment
Having received the manuals you will have at least two weeks to work through all 12 manuals and prepare before the one day course which will comprise a half day of instruction and half day of assessments. (NB/ if you already have a Training Package we will deduct a sum from your course fee).
The assessment will consist of two multi-choice question papers, in one of which you will be able to refer to your Training Package manuals, and a practical test, where you will be asked to identify contraventions of the Regulations, which are shown on a video.
Successful candidates will receive a BPEC/Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) Certificate.
Tiling Course
We will guide you through the various types of tiles available and how best to select the correct tiles for the job. How to set tiles to ensure a neat finish on the area needing tiling. We will show you can to select the correct adhesives and grout for each application, how to calculate the amount of tiles, adhesive and grout you will need. We will supply you with all the conversions needs to estimate jobs and how to prepare and conduct your during and after the sale. We shall give you advice on both the additional products available (times, seals etc) and a detailed understanding of tools needed for each job
5 days from Monday to Friday inclusive
Start 9.00 a.m. End 4.00 p.m. approx.
Courses are not run every week.
Construction Skills Certificate Scheme
A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card is the easy way to prove that you are competent in your occupation and have health and safety awareness. And as it is the size of a credit card with your photo and unique reference number on it is easy to slip into your wallet to use as instant identification when you arrive on site.
So why CSCS
CSCS has been in existence for over 10 years. It was started to help the construction industry get quality up, accidents down and cowboy builders out. These are still the scheme's main objectives.
So why choose CSCS
CSCS is fast becoming the industry standard. It is supported by organisations such as the Major Contractors Group (MCG), National Contractors Federation (NCF), Major Home Builders Group (MHBG) and Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) all of whom are committed to a fully qualified workforce by the end of 2010.
Now major clients are also requesting that their contractors have a CSCS carded workforce. These include government, housing associations, NHS projects and private clients such as BAA.
Areas covered within the course
Outline Health & Safety Legal Requirements
Scaffolding
RIDDOR 1995
Hoists and Towers
Accident Management
MEWP
Welfare Arrangements
PPE
Manual Handling
COSHH
Electricity
Excavations and Confined Spaces
Portable Appliances
Site Vehicles and Pedestrians
Noise at Work/ Vibration
The course can be taken as a add-on to any of our courses, or a standalone course. The cost of the course is: -
When taken with our City & Guilds Registration Course - F.O.C
As a Standalone Course (£100+VAT) £117.50
Tiling Course
We will guide you through the various types of tiles available and how best to select the correct tiles for the job. How to set tiles to ensure a neat finish on the area needing tiling. We will show you can to select the correct adhesives and grout for each application, how to calculate the amount of tiles, adhesive and grout you will need. We will supply you with all the conversions needs to estimate jobs and how to prepare and conduct your during and after the sale. We shall give you advice on both the additional products available (times, seals etc) and a detailed understanding of tools needed for each job
5 days from Monday to Friday inclusive
Start 9.00 a.m. End 4.00 p.m. approx.
Courses are not run every week.
We will guide you through the various types of tiles available and how best to select the correct tiles for the job. How to set tiles to ensure a neat finish on the area needing tiling. We will show you can to select the correct adhesives and grout for each application, how to calculate the amount of tiles, adhesive and grout you will need. We will supply you with all the conversions needs to estimate jobs and how to prepare and conduct your during and after the sale. We shall give you advice on both the additional products available (times, seals etc) and a detailed understanding of tools needed for each job
5 days from Monday to Friday inclusive
Start 9.00 a.m. End 4.00 p.m. approx.
Courses are not run every week.
Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) Certificate
(Distance Learning and 1 day training and exams)
On 1st July 1999 local Water Byelaws in England and Wales were replaced by the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.
This learning package will help plumbers update their knowledge of this important legislation which is used to control the installation and use of water supply systems. The WRAS package will help you to implement Water Regulations competently. This is applicable not only in new installation work, but also to ensure you are able to identify and rectify contraventions that you come across in existing water supply systems.
It is aimed at practicing plumbers who already have knowledge of hot and cold water systems. But is also an essential tool for those who are involved with the installation, design, or specification of water systems or with buildings containing water systems.
The WRAS training package will enable course participants to:
become familiar with the contents of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999;
know how to comply with the Regulations in practice;
be aware of the primary legislation underpinning the Regulations;
have an understanding of the documents used to enhance and explain the meaning of the regulations and in particular the Regulators Specification on the prevention of backflow and the WRAS Water Regulations Guide;
The WRAS package
The WRAS training package contains an introductory booklet, 12 learning manuals and one support document in the form of a glossary of terms. The learning modules are supported by an introductory video outlining the contents of the regulations. Upon subscription to the training package you will be sent the introductory booklet which will be followed by the learning manuals.
The twelve learning units are:
Introduction and background
The Regulations (a detailed look at the regulations)
Materials and substances in contact with water
Requirements for water fittings
Water system design and installation
Commissioning (flushing, testing and sterilisation)
Prevention of cross connection to unwholesome water
Backflow prevention
Cold water services
Hot water services
WCs, flushing devices and urinals
Sanitary appliances and water for outside use.
Training and assessment
Having received the manuals you will have at least two weeks to work through all 12 manuals and prepare before the one day course which will comprise a half day of instruction and half day of assessments. (NB/ if you already have a Training Package we will deduct a sum from your course fee).
The assessment will consist of two multi-choice question papers, in one of which you will be able to refer to your Training Package manuals, and a practical test, where you will be asked to identify contraventions of the Regulations, which are shown on a video.
Successful candidates will receive a BPEC/Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) Certificate.
(Distance Learning and 1 day training and exams)
On 1st July 1999 local Water Byelaws in England and Wales were replaced by the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.
This learning package will help plumbers update their knowledge of this important legislation which is used to control the installation and use of water supply systems. The WRAS package will help you to implement Water Regulations competently. This is applicable not only in new installation work, but also to ensure you are able to identify and rectify contraventions that you come across in existing water supply systems.
It is aimed at practicing plumbers who already have knowledge of hot and cold water systems. But is also an essential tool for those who are involved with the installation, design, or specification of water systems or with buildings containing water systems.
The WRAS training package will enable course participants to:
become familiar with the contents of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999;
know how to comply with the Regulations in practice;
be aware of the primary legislation underpinning the Regulations;
have an understanding of the documents used to enhance and explain the meaning of the regulations and in particular the Regulators Specification on the prevention of backflow and the WRAS Water Regulations Guide;
The WRAS package
The WRAS training package contains an introductory booklet, 12 learning manuals and one support document in the form of a glossary of terms. The learning modules are supported by an introductory video outlining the contents of the regulations. Upon subscription to the training package you will be sent the introductory booklet which will be followed by the learning manuals.
The twelve learning units are:
Introduction and background
The Regulations (a detailed look at the regulations)
Materials and substances in contact with water
Requirements for water fittings
Water system design and installation
Commissioning (flushing, testing and sterilisation)
Prevention of cross connection to unwholesome water
Backflow prevention
Cold water services
Hot water services
WCs, flushing devices and urinals
Sanitary appliances and water for outside use.
Training and assessment
Having received the manuals you will have at least two weeks to work through all 12 manuals and prepare before the one day course which will comprise a half day of instruction and half day of assessments. (NB/ if you already have a Training Package we will deduct a sum from your course fee).
The assessment will consist of two multi-choice question papers, in one of which you will be able to refer to your Training Package manuals, and a practical test, where you will be asked to identify contraventions of the Regulations, which are shown on a video.
Successful candidates will receive a BPEC/Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) Certificate.
Friday, 5 June 2009
Kevin Bilclough
I needed a new start after being made redundant (yet again). Plumbing seemed a good idea, after all, no water no civilisation ! The College helped me every step of the way and I was put at ease right from the start. I joined The Guild of Master Plumbers when I finished the course and the technical helpline has proved to be very helpful.
Getting customers was not as difficult as I thought, they just want the job done with the least amount of mess, they want me to arrive on time, do the work to the required Building Regulations, and charge a decent price. The College showed me how much to charge and how to operate my business, they even included free accountancy advice with again a friendly helpline. This is definitely the way forward for me, every day is different, I get to meet different and interesting people who value my work and pay me a good sum of money for the job that I do. Priceless.
I needed a new start after being made redundant (yet again). Plumbing seemed a good idea, after all, no water no civilisation ! The College helped me every step of the way and I was put at ease right from the start. I joined The Guild of Master Plumbers when I finished the course and the technical helpline has proved to be very helpful.
Getting customers was not as difficult as I thought, they just want the job done with the least amount of mess, they want me to arrive on time, do the work to the required Building Regulations, and charge a decent price. The College showed me how much to charge and how to operate my business, they even included free accountancy advice with again a friendly helpline. This is definitely the way forward for me, every day is different, I get to meet different and interesting people who value my work and pay me a good sum of money for the job that I do. Priceless.
Thursday, 4 June 2009
the guild of master plumbers
Welcome to the guild of master plumbers Blog.
The Guild of Master Plumbers promotes and helps to support the goal of excellence within the plumbing industry. The detailed selection process for our members, helps to ensure not only excellent standards for customers but grading of skills for our members.
Unlike other trade organisations we are specifically set-up for the plumbing industry – knowing more about our industry we can help to make both customer and member services more comprehensive and relevant.
The Guild of Master Plumbers promotes and helps to support the goal of excellence within the plumbing industry. The detailed selection process for our members, helps to ensure not only excellent standards for customers but grading of skills for our members.
Unlike other trade organisations we are specifically set-up for the plumbing industry – knowing more about our industry we can help to make both customer and member services more comprehensive and relevant.
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