This is an assessment only course which will take about 2 hours to complete. Students receive a comprehensive self-study pack before the course which covers the following topics.
Module 1 - Definitions
Interpretations used in Water Regulations
Module 2 - Requirements for water fittings
Water tightness, protection against freezing, plastics, fixing of water fittings
Module 3 - Water System Design and installation
Design flow rates, operational fittings, stop valves, flushing, draining taps, dead legs, disinfection
Module 4 - Prevention of cross connection to unwholesome water
Colour Coding
Module 5 - Backflow prevention
Fluid categories, bidets, WC's, shower heads, hose pipes, garden hoses, fire protection systems
Module 6 - Cold water services
Float operated ball valves, inlets to cisterns, warning and overflow pipes, cold water storage cisterns, backflow protection to external taps
Module 7 - Hot water services
Unvented hot water systems, energy conservation, vent pipes, primary feed and expansion, filling, discharge pipework
Module 8 - Flushing devices and urials
Methods of flushing, warning pipes, urial cisterns, renewal of WC's
Module 9 - Bath, sinks, showers and taps
Drinking water points, drinking water supplies
Module 10 - Washing machines, dishwashers and other appliances
Module 11 - Water for outside use
Animal drinking troughs, ponds, fountains and pools
