NICEIC Water Regulations
Key Details
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Available at:Centre for Infrastructure Skills and Technology (CIST) - Llangefni
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Study Mode:Part-time
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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.
Course Dates
CIST-Llangefni
This course requires an interview before enrolment. Call us on 08445 460 460 for further information.
| Date | Time | Days | Hours | Weeks | Cost | Code |
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| 03/10/2025 | 08:30 | Monday, Thursday | 14.00 | 2 | £237 | D0025024 |
CIST-Llangefni
This course requires an interview before enrolment. Call us on 08445 460 460 for further information.
| Date | Time | Days | Hours | Weeks | Cost | Code |
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| 22/10/2025 | 08:30 | Flexible | 14.00 | 2 | £237 | D0025032 |
CIST-Llangefni
This course requires an interview before enrolment. Call us on 08445 460 460 for further information.
| Date | Time | Days | Hours | Weeks | Cost | Code |
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| 06/11/2025 | 08:30 | Thursday, Friday | 14.00 | 1 | £237 | D0025038 |
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 Courses
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
