Assessment Information
These courses cover the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (England and Wales) and the Water Byelaws 2014 (Scotland) and meet the requirements of WRAS (the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) of which most of the UK water companies are members. There are two distinct manuals, one for England/Wales and one for Scotland, as some regulations differ. The manual for England/Wales covers the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, while the one for Scotland references the Water Byelaws 2014.
Pre-requisites
Trainees will need to have some knowledge of plumbing and the water industry.
Further Information
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.
Expiry Information
Water Regulations/Byelaws certificates have no expiry date applied.
Useful Information
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/contractor’s 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.
Please note that other industry related qualifications may be required to join these schemes.
Training Materials
Both manuals consist of twelve modules, an introduction and a glossary. The very comprehensive course starts with intensive training in the 12 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 WRAS/BPEC Water Regulations/Byelaws certificate.