NICEIC Water Regulations
Key Details
- Available at:Centre for Infrastructure Skills and Technology (CIST) - Llangefni
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
1 day training and one day assessment
Course Description
You should attend if you are looking to join one of the approved contractor schemes that make up WaterSafe and for
plumbing/heating engineers involved in the installation, commissioning, service and repair of hot water systems, solar thermal hot water systems or air/ground source heat pumps.
COURSE OUTLINE
This is a knowledge based course covering:
• Water Regulations/Byelaws applying to England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
• Fluid categories
• Materials and substances in contact with water
• Requirements for water fittings
• Design and installation requirements for water systems
• Requirements to prevent cross connection to unwholesome water
• Requirements for backflow prevention
• Requirements for hot and cold water services
• Installation requirements for WCs, flushing devices and urinals
• Location and installation requirements for the types of bath, sink, showers and taps
• Consumption limitations for washing machines, dishwashers and other appliances
• Requirements for water supplied for outside use
• Requirements for hygienic work practices
• Legislation surrounding the installation of supply pipes
• How to become a WaterSafe Approved Contractor
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Successful candidates will receive a certificate of competence in compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (England and Wales) and the Water Supply (Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014.
Entry Criteria
Candidates need to hold one or more of the following:
• An appropriate NVQ/SNVQ
• An appropriate industry registration scheme such as Gas Safe Registration or OFTEC.
• At least two years’ industry experience of installation of domestic heating and hot water systems currently un-certificated skills equivalent NVQ/SNVQ Level 3
• At least two years’ industry experience of design and advice services of domestic heating and hot water systems at NVQ/SNVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Delivery
- Classroom-based learning
Assessment
- Open book theory exam
Progression
Upon completion, you will be able to register with Watersafe and self-certify your work.
Other details
Course type: Short Course
Level:
N/A
Programme Area:
- Personal Learning Account
- Construction and the Built Environment
Construction and the Built Environment
Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:
Construction and the Built Environment
