Water Regulations

The course covers the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (England & Wales), the Water Supply (Water Fittings)(Scotland) Byelaws 2014 and The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009. It meets the requirements of Water Regs UK on behalf of the water undertakers which participate in the Water Industry Approved Plumbers’ Scheme (WIAPS).

The course is for anyone requiring an understanding of water regulations/water byelaws. In particular those wishing to become approved plumbers/contractors. Successful candidates are encouraged to join an approved plumbers/contractors scheme, such as those managed by SNIPEF, APHC, CIPHE, WIAPS, and the regional water utility companies. This enables them to issue a certificate of completion to both the householder and water company.

Training and Assessment is carried out in centre which usually lasts one day. However some independent studying prior to attending will be required. Certification of this course will go towards some of the entry requirements of meeting the criteria to join a competent person scheme e.g. (APHC) where a recognised plumbing qualification may be needed.

The course consists of 19 Learning Outcomes, an introduction and a glossary. The very comprehensive course starts with intensive training in the 19 modules, followed by the completion of the assessments. There are no practical elements, all training is theoretical. Candidates must successfully pass all the assessments to gain the BPEC Water Regulations/Byelaws certificate. This is a one day course.