BPEC Water Regulations & Byelaws

 Course Reference

EEA-ESCG-OHM-07

 Course Description

BPEC Water Regulations & Byelaws

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).

Funding may be available on a case-by-case basis.

Who is the course for:
The course is for anyone requiring an understanding of water regulations / bye laws. In particular those who wish to become approved plumbers / contractors.

Successful candidates are encouraged to join an approved plumber / contractors scheme, such as those managed by SNIPEF, APHC, CIPHE, WIAPS and the regional water utility companies.

Some independent studying prior to attending will be required.

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.

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 / 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.

Please note that other industry related qualifications may be required to join these schemes.

Training Materials
The manual 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.

Qualification Title
Water Regulations & Byelaws Manual (WRWB)

Expiry Information
The Water Regulations/Byelaws certificate has no expiry date applied.

EEA Course code: EEA-ESCG-OHM-07
BPEC Water Regulations & Byelaws
3A Hampden Retail Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6QU
East Sussex College in association with OHMEnergy.co.uk

 Entry Requirements

Trainees will need to have some knowledge of plumbing and the water industry.

 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

End of course test

 Qualification & Awarding Body

Not applicable

 Additional Info

Some funding may be available for this course

 Follow-on Progression

Assists progresssion within the industry

 Cost of Course

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