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Water Regulations

Course details

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Qualification name Water Regulations
Qualification level 1
Awarding organisation British Plumbing Employers Council
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Part-time
Course start date 14th July 2027
Cost description Please refer to our website.
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

div The course covers all aspects of the 1999 Water Regulations including: /div div /div ul li Water fittings /li li System design and installation /li li Prevention of cross contamination /li li Backflow prevention /li li Hot and cold water services /li li Water for use outside a property /li /ul p This course runs from 8.30am to 4.00pm and is also offered at our Crawley Campus. /p

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

div Candidates wishing to join this course must hold one of the following: /div div span style=font size: var( bs body font size); font weight: var( bs body font weight); text align: var( bs body text align); /span /div ul li span style=font size: var( bs body font size); font weight: var( bs body font weight); text align: var( bs body text align); An existing Water Regulations or Unvented Hot Water Qualification /span /li li An appropriate NVQ Level 3 or BTEC or equivale

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

Multiple choice theory paper.

p Successful candidates will have sufficient knowledge of Water Regulations to ensure that all installation work is carried out in accordance with the current and will be awarded a 5 year accreditation BPEC Certificate of Competence. /p p Candidates who do not already hold the Unvented Hot Water certification may wish to consider undertaking that qualification. /p

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Name Chichester College
Address Westgate Fields
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1SB
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Email info@chichester.ac.uk
Phone 01243 786 321
Website http://www.chichester.ac.uk

Other venues and dates

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Chichester College 3rd February 2027 View course
Chichester College 11th November 2026 View course
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