Free Resources
Downloadable Plumbing Textbook
All Units Combined (61mb)
Unit 1 – Health & Safety
Unit 2 – Communication
Unit 3 – Environmental Protection
Unit 4 – Scientific Principles
Unit 5 – Common Plumbing Processes
Unit 6 – Cold Water
Unit 7 – Hot Water
Unit 8 – Central Heating
Unit 9 – Rainwater Systems
Resources
Essential Plumbing Skills Manual
The Essential Plumbing Skills manual can help new entrants to the plumbing industry improve their skills.
ACS Re-Assessment Poster
This poster can be printed A3 to display within centres/colleges, making candidates aware of the time scales for ACS re-assessment.
Legionella Risk Assessment Paperwork
This paperwork is provided to assist you in your understanding and application of Legionella Risk Assessment.
Posters
A selection of free downloadable motivational quotes. These posters can be printed A3 to display within centres/colleges
Product Directory
A downloadable directory of BPEC’s products and services
Media
Get Gas Safe
Created by Gas Safe Charity, Get Gas Safe makes it easy for teachers to equip their pupils aged 9 to 11 with the information that they need to stay safe.
Cut Your Carbon Game
In collaboration with ech2o, BPEC have developed a fun, innovative electronic game called ‘Cut Your Carbon’ for use in schools.
Safety Awareness Materials
Asbestos Awareness*
Asbestos Awareness was the first video developed by BPEC to promote awareness of this ‘hidden killer’ which kills 4 plumbers a week. Use this video to help prevent you from becoming a statistic on the asbestos death list.
*This video does not replace full training, it is designed to make you aware of the risks and that you should not attempt tasks for which you do not have the correct training or equipment.
Electrical Safety Awareness*
The BPEC Electrical Safety Awareness video is designed to point out how easy it is for plumbers to be killed or injured by electric shocks during their daily activities and to help them understand that by having the correct training and equipment they can avoid becoming another HSE statistic.
*This video does not replace full training, it is designed to make you aware of the risks and that you should not attempt tasks for which you do not have the correct training or equipment.
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Working in partnership with the Carbon Monoxide and Gas Safety Society, BPEC have produced some new safety video materials to raise awareness of the dangers of CO poisoning.