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Plumbing Regulation Courses from Able Skills
With the Plumbing industry ever changing, there is a need for new and existing Plumbers to keep up to date with all regulatory requirements and changes.
If you are going to be a successful and busy Plumber then it makes perfect sense for you to undertake as much relevant training as is possible, providing yourself with additional qualifications and saving you time and money in not having to employ someone else who has got the certificates required.
Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) Certificate
A popular training course at Able Skills is Water Regulations training, details of the scheme are as follows:
About the Scheme*
The Scheme has the following aims:
(a) To promote knowledge of the Water Regulations throughout the UK and to encourage their consistent interpretation and enforcement, for the prevention of waste, undue consumption, misuse, erroneous measurement or contamination of water.
(b) To provide an advisory service for and on behalf of Water Suppliers and for any other person or body seeking guidance on the principles of Water Regulations.
(c) To consult on behalf of the water supply industry in the UK with Government, with professional, trade and other organisations, with fittings and materials manufacturers and others regarding the Water Regulations and related matters.
(d) To develop criteria for testing materials and fittings to assess their compliance with the Regulators’ Specifications for approved products in accordance with the Water Regulations.
(e) To assess the results of the testing of materials and fittings to determine their compliance with the Regulators’ Specifications and to publish up-to-date lists of satisfactory materials and fittings in the Scheme’s Water Fittings and Materials Directory.
(f) To administer for those Water Suppliers who wish it, a scheme to assess, register and publicise Approved Contractors in accordance with the Water Regulations.
(g) To participate in the representation of the UK Water Supply Industry in the development of relevant, practical and appropriate national and international standards for water fittings and plumbing systems.
*Taken from www.wras.co.uk
Able Skills is approved by CITB to provide training and assessment for those of you looking to apply for approved plumbing contractor status with the Water Authorities. This course is WRAS approved.
The course does not require the candidate to undertake prior learning as all the requirements will be covered during the course.
Upon completion, the successful candidates will receive a certificate and card in order to apply for approved contractor status.
This 1 day course covers the Water Regulations 1999 and will provide you with the knowledge required to be assessed on CITB Water Regulation certificate.
Water Regulations Course Content
- Introduction, background and legislation
- The Water Regulations
- Materials and substances in contact with water
- Requirements for water fittings
- Water System Design
- Installation Commissioning
- Cross Connections
- Black flow prevention
- Cold Water Services
- Hot Water Services
- WCs and Urinals
- Sanitary Appliances and water for outside use.
Successful completion of the 1 day Water Regulations course will enable candidates to self-certify their plumbing work and also meets the required criteria for the approved list of organisations including local authorities, housing associations, social housing groups and insurance companies.
Water Regulations Course Duration: 1 Day
Water Regulations Course Cost: £150.00 inc vat
The cost of the course includes all training material, assessment and certification fee.
We do recommend that you obtain a copy of: Water Regulations Guide – second edition:
ISBN: 9 780953 970803
Able Skills prides itself in our continuing success in delivering all aspects of training from short courses right through to qualification level and our pass rates are excellent. We encourage progression and know the benefits of what excellent training, support and guidance can lead to for any candidate looking to enhance their skills and knowledge levels.
We have relevant staff in place to cater for any difficulties you may encounter, including provision of readers for paper and online exams.
If you require any additional information about any of these courses, please feel free to contact us on 01322 280202 where staff are on hand 7 days each week to answer any additional questions you may have.
To Book please freephone our booking line on 0808 100 3245
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Courses are held Monday to Friday. All Course Times are: 08.30am-16.30pm.
