{"product_id":"bpec-groundwork-service-pipe-meter-housing","title":"Groundwork, Service Pipe and Meter Housing Installation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGroundwork, Service Pipe and Meter Housing Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Groundwork, Service Pipe and Meter Housing Installation programme gives installers the skills and knowledge to install meter and supply pipes in accordance with the Water Fittings Regulations. The course is approved for use in training by Water Regs UK on behalf of the water undertakers participating in the Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme (WIAPS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis qualification is aimed primarily at persons wishing to become Approved Contractors for the WIAPS Groundworker Sector. It is also relevant to designers and site managers who are involved in ensuring that pitfalls are avoided before, during and after the water connection is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course comprises two distinct modules:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation of supply pipes (groundwork)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion, you will be able to understand and apply the requirements of the Water Fittings Regulations as they relate to the installation of meters, meter housings and supply pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no practical elements – all training is theoretical. Assessment is by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 40-question theory examination covering the main programme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA separate 10-question paper for the Meter Housing Installation section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth assessments are delivered and marked at the training centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe programme is delivered over 1 day in centre, supported by pre-study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy take this qualification?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides evidence of appropriate training for the WIAPS Approved Contractor scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports compliance with the Water Fittings Regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds knowledge to avoid common installation pitfalls before, during and after the water connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEntry requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrainees will need to have some knowledge of the water or construction industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroundworker, Service Pipe and Meter Housing Installation certificates are valid for 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Groundwork, Service Pipe and Meter Housing training manual is provided. All training materials have been agreed by HBF and UK Water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ProTech Education and Assessment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53292389073193,"sku":null,"price":248.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/3864\/7849\/files\/Groundworker.png?v=1782559489","url":"https:\/\/www.protechea.co.uk\/products\/bpec-groundwork-service-pipe-meter-housing","provider":"ProTech Education and Assessment ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}