About this episode

This episode covers the foundational elements necessary for passing Phase 1 plumbing exams.

Phase 1 — Foundations First: Health & Safety, Pipework, Scientific Principles & System Layouts Episode Subtitle / Short Description (max 100 characters): Everything you need to know to pass your Phase 1 exams and practical — broken down in plain English. Full Episode Description (Acast — approx 300–400 words): Phase 1 is where your journey as a qualified plumber actually begins. And if you get the foundations right here, everything that follows — Phase 2, Phase 3, your specialist pathway, your EPA — becomes significantly easier. In this episode, host Chris Bailey walks you through every element of the 9289 Phase 1 assessments, breaking down what you need to know, how the exams are structured, and how to approach your revision with clarity and confidence. Chris covers: ✅ The standalone Health and Safety exam (9289-001) — 20 questions, 30 minutes, and why it stands alone ✅ Unit 301 in full — all 8 Learning Outcomes, from legislation and COSHH to asbestos, fire triangle, working at height, and confined spaces ✅ Unit 302 — pipe materials, jointing methods, site preparation, clips and brackets ✅ Unit 303 Scientific Principles (Phase 1) — SI units, properties of materials, and…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Bailey

Topics covered

• Health and Safety
• Pipework
• Scientific Principles
• System Layouts
• Plumbing Education
• Phase 1 Exams

Keywords

• Phase 1
• plumbing
• Health and Safety
• pipe materials
• scientific principles
• system layouts
• revision strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: COSHH, Water Regulations

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