For, installers, operatives, plumbers, and technicians who design, install or maintain water systems to ensure compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) 1999 Regulations and associated standards.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Objective
• Compliance with regulations.
Course content
• Water systems, background and hazards.
• Definition of drinking water and standards.
• Waterlaw: Water Industry Act 1991, Water Regulations (Water Fittings) 1999, Water Regulations 2000 (Water Quality) Contamination: Backflow; Back Siphonage, Back Pressure.
• Backflow prevention devices including Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZ).
• Water fittings and materials - Standards, approved fittings, acceptance marks and evaluation and testing.
• Flushing devices.
• Notification - Approved contractors schemes, enforcement and disputes.
Exam
This NICEIC qualification is assessed through open book multiple choice questions.
