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UNIT 204

Plumbing Processes

In this module we learn about the materials we will use, and a lot of the key processes involved in plumbing.

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Quizzes
Short Answer
1.1

Tools and Maintenance

Essential plumbing tools and how to maintain them
1.2

Copper Materials and Jointing

Copper pipe types, soldering, and compression joints
1.3

Steel Pipe Materials and Jointing

LCS pipe, threading, and BSPT joints
1.4

Plastic Pressure Pipe Materials and Jointing

Push-fit, solvent weld, and electrofusion joints
1.5

Drainage Materials and Jointing

Waste and soil pipe materials and connections
2.1

Bending Pipe

Pipe bending techniques and calculations
2.2

Notching and Drilling

Building Regulations for notching joists
2.3

Clipping

Pipe support clips and spacing requirements
2.4

Drilling and Fixings

Wall plugs, anchors, and fixing methods
2.5

Paperwork and Symbols

BS symbols, drawings, and documentation
3.1

Working in New Builds

First and second fix plumbing in new construction
3.2

Working in People's Homes

Professional conduct and customer care on site
3.3

Finishing the Job, Commissioning, Decommissioning and Maintenance

Handover, testing, and planned maintenance
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Short Answer Quizzes

Test your written knowledge โ€” AI-marked with personalised feedback

These three quizzes test whether you can explain key plumbing processes in your own words โ€” covering tools, jointing methods, structural rules and commissioning procedures. Your written answers are marked by AI against the Unit 204 workbook, with feedback on what you got right and what to review.

โœ๏ธ SA Quiz 1 โ€” Tools, Materials & Bending โœ๏ธ SA Quiz 2 โ€” Jointing, Heat Safety & Structural Work โœ๏ธ SA Quiz 3 โ€” Commissioning & Soundness Testing โœ๏ธ SA Quiz 4 โ€” Clips, Fixings & Wall Chasing โœ๏ธ SA Quiz 5 โ€” Paperwork, First Fix & Property Protection
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Unit 204 โ€” Plumbing Processes

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