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Can anyone recommend a basic plumbing course for a newbie

Basic pipe works. Draining systems and isolations

not sure what your asking? do you mean a full vocational course to study plumbing for qualifications or just some books for a diy project?
Either way, R.D Treloar books are the staple student books. If you want a self study course then go for the cheapest with virtual course vid's (cash only no terms).
Or- enrol at your local evening class colleges

depending what age you are might be worth going in by the apprenticeship route?