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Engineering & Construction
The College offers hands-on training in realistic working environments including two plumbing centres, an electrical centre and further construction facilities. Our Environmental Training Centre includes a rain water harvesting unit, a ground source heat pump, an underfloor heating area, solar thermal panels and a demonstration photovoltaics unit. The College is a City & Guild approved training centre.
Installing your own bathroom can be an immensely rewarding task and this short course is aimed at individuals wishing gain an understanding and practice installing a bathroom suite, including bath, basin and WC. The course also covers hot and cold water...
This course offers an introduction to bricklaying covering the basic theory and practical application of brick structures. Topics covered on this course range from the basic brickwork bonds, to the laying of bricks to a line and an introduction to setting...
This course is designed for individuals who have a basic knowledge of brick work and wish to extend their practical skills. The course covers different aspect of bricklaying including, introduction to Piers, cavity walls, and solid walls.
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This programme covers: electrical wiring and lighting circuits; connection of sockets; testing and inspection; fabrication of metal work; conduit and trunking, cable selection; study of 17th Edition of regulations related to electrical installation work...
This course covers the following areas: the 17th Edition regulations; lighting; motors; testing and inspection; cable calculations; Three-Phase Theory; instrumentation; assignments related to the design of wiring systems. Additional Maths classes are...
This course is for practising electricians who require training to bring themselves up to the 17th Edition level or require updating on the latest regulations. It is also for students who have recently completed the City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 Technical...
This qualification is intended for experienced personnel working in the electrical industry and is aimed at qualified electricians who possess CGLI 2392 and involved with testing of electrical installations on a regular basis and wish to complete their...
This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians who have not carried out inspection testing since qualifying or who require some update training before going onto to achieve the City & Guilds 2391 at Level 3.
Duration: 10 weeks
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The Introductory Certificate in Basic Construction Skills has been designed by City & Guilds to provide basic training in construction skills for those seeking employment in the construction industry. They are suitable for use with learners who have no...
You will learn the key plumbing principles and theory, as well as how to install, fit and maintain cold and hot water, central heating and sanitation systems as well as preparatory work, above ground waste pipe work, working relationships and environmental...
This course follows on from Level 2 to cover more complex operations such as: systems planning, cold and hot water domestic systems, sanitation and central heating systems amongst other subjects.
Duration: 1 year
Assessment method: multiple choice...
This course is for practising Electricians who have the appropriate qualifications related to electrical installation and is designed to ensure they are conversant with the regulations and code of practice related to the installation of PV systems. The...
This course is for those candidates who need a basic knowledge of health and safety practices on site. It enables them to work safely in the construction industry. The course content ensures the students’ health and safety knowledge meets industry requirements....
New for 2009-10. Start dates:
22 Sep (course code H91111)
5 Jan (H91113)
20 Apr (H91115)
A short course looking at general maintenance procedures around the house, such as unblocking drains, fixing leaking taps, replacing radiator valves and WC siphons.
Duration: 4 weeks
Assessment method: observation of practical tasks
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This is a short course which operates two evenings a week over 10 weeks, and is aimed at DIY enthusiasts seeking a basic understanding of jobs such as tiling, plumbing, repair, plastering and decorating.
Duration: 10 weeks
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Anyone wishing to gain an understanding and practice of kitchen unit installation, plus sink and associated plumbing requirements for hot and cold water and other appliances will find this short course particularly beneficial.
Duration: 10 weeks
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A one week course for qualified electricians covering the location, commissioning and installation of wind turbines.
This course is for those who are complete beginners at plastering. By the end of the course you will have been shown how to: float and set an area of wall, repairs to existing plasterwork.
Duration: 5 weeks
Assessment method: there is no formal...
This Plastering Course is perfect for those who have attended our Plastering for Beginners course or those looking to enhance their plastering skills. Students will learn how to float and set an area of wall, to make repairs to existing plasterwork, ceiling...
This course is for qualified Plumbers and explores the theory and practice of power flushing a system. The morning session is a theoretical session which covers: the main aspects of power flushing, what to look for on quoting for the work, commencement...
For the following course information and the start dates
Rainwater
Solar PV
Solar Thermal
Sustainable Energy
Under floor heating
Water Regs
Click the link http://www.amersham.ac.uk/index.cfm?dir=cour&page=75&depth=course&type=BUSI&dep_id=29
This course is for practising plumbers who wish to add solar thermal installations to their expertise. The course is targeting candidates who have a number of years experience in plumbing or conventional heating engineering, hold a formal qualification...
This course is ideal for students looking to further their step in the construction industry. On this programme you will study: health & safety; communication methods within the industry and calculations; knowledge of building methods and construction...
This course is for those who are complete beginners at tiling. By the end of the course you will have been shown how to prepare the surface and finish tiling on a small area.
Duration: 5 weeks
Assessment method: there is no formal assessment
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Unvented Hot Water Systems (BPEC accredited)
A one day BPEC accredited course on the installation of unvented hot water systems for qualified plumbers and heating engineers.
The course targets operatives who wish to install unvented domestic hot water...
This practical course is designed for individuals who wish to learn the basics of wallpapering. It acts as a building block for those who later wish to work as a painter & decorator in the construction industry. The course content includes basic setting...
A one day BPEC accredited course for qualified plumbers and heating engineers. This course is designed to meet the training requirements of WRAS, the Water Regulations Advisory Committee, of which the majority of the UK water companies are members.
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