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Module Lessons
Common Plumbing Processes
Basic Hand Tools
Specialist Plumbing Tools
Power Tools
Copper Tube Specifications
Machine Bending Copper
Spring Bending Copper
Soldered Capillary Joints
Compression and Press-Fit Joints
Low Carbon Steel (LCS) Pipework
Jointing LCS Pipe
Plastic Pressure Pipe (PE & PB-1)
Jointing Plastic Pressure Pipe
Sanitation Plastics (PVCu, ABS, PP)
Jointing Sanitation Plastics
Preparation of the Work Area
Notching and Drilling Joists
Pipe Clips, Brackets, and Fixings
Installation Techniques
Testing and Commissioning
Lesson Overview
Power tools improve installation speed and accuracy across plumbing tasks, but introduce significant mechanical and electrical hazards. Safe site voltages, rigorous inspection routines, and selecting the correct cutting accessories are essential to maintain safety and comply with statutory regulations.
Learning Objectives
Identify statutory regulations, inspection intervals, and safe supply voltages for power tools on construction sites.
Explain the operating principles, safety precautions, and maintenance requirements for common workshop and plumbing-specific power tools.
Select the correct drill bits, hole saws, and cutting attachments for various building materials and plumbing appliances.
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