Course description
Able Skills Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) course is for heating and plumbing installers who need to gain the knowledge of the Water Regulations (1999) before applying to join their local Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme (WIAPS), competent person scheme (CPS) or the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). Successful candidates are encouraged to join WIAPS, which will let them carry out work without having to be approved by their local water company. Upon completion of work, the Approved Plumber will issue a certificate for work completion to both the owner/occupier and the water company.
What Youll LearnThe WRAS Scheme has the following aims:
- Water regulations; interpretation and definitions
- Materials and substances
- Requirements, design, and installation
- Backflow and contamination prevention
- Hot and cold-water services
- Flushing devices
- Sanitary appliances, both internal and external
The course is fully recognised by WRAS as meeting their qualification requirements. A WRAS Certificate will be issued by LCL Awards to successful candidates.
TThis is a classroom-based course which will provide successful candidates with a nationally recognised qualification. A certificate of competence will be issued upon successful completion of the multiple-choice exam. The comprehensive WRAS Water Regulations Guide/workbook is supplied as part of the Water Regulations course and will be posted to you ahead of the course start date this must be read ahead of attending the course.
Additional InfoAfter successful completion of the course, you will be able to apply to your local water company to be an approved contractor, allowing you to self-certify your plumbing work and installations / alterations. On successful completion of the course and assessment, you will be eligible to join the WIAPS Approved Plumbers Scheme providing you hold other relevant certificates.
LocationAll of our courses take place at our dedicated training centre in Dartford, Kent. The centre is easily accessible by road, being just 10 minutes from junction 1a on the M25. We are only a short walk from Dartford train station which is served by frequent trains taking 35 minutes from central London. For anyone travelling from further away, we have our own accommodation available at only £25 per night.
We are open 7 days every week for visitors so if you would like to find out more about this course or about Able Skills, please feel free to pop in, no appointment necessary.
Duration & CostThe cost for this 1-day Water Regulations course is £225.00 including VAT.
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