Free Water Regulations Course in Chichester – Chichester College – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration1 day
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Jul 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free Water Regulations Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, one day from 8.30am to 4.00pm.

The course covers the 1999 Water Regulations in full. Topics include water fittings, system design and installation, backflow prevention, cross-contamination prevention, and hot and cold water services. You'll also cover water for use outside a property.

To join, you'll need an existing water regulations or unvented hot water qualification, or an NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent. You'll finish with a water regulations qualification.

Who this course is for

The course covers all aspects of the 1999 Water Regulations, including:

  • Water fittings
  • System design and installation
  • Prevention of cross-contamination
  • Backflow prevention
  • Hot and cold water services
  • Water for use outside a property

This course runs from 8.30am to 4.00pm and is also offered at our Crawley Campus.

Entry requirements

Candidates wishing to join this course must hold one of the following:

  • An existing Water Regulations or Unvented Hot Water Qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the requirements of the 1999 Water Regulations.
  • You'll learn about water fittings and their correct use.
  • You'll study system design and installation principles.
  • You'll learn how to prevent cross-contamination in water systems.
  • You'll understand backflow prevention methods.
  • You'll cover hot and cold water services.
  • You'll learn about water supply and fittings for use outside a property.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs as a single full day. You'll cover the regulations through taught sessions at Chichester College. The provider will confirm assessment details when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber, installs and maintains water systems in homes and commercial buildings.
  • Heating engineer, works on heating and hot water systems.
  • Gas engineer, requires water regulations knowledge alongside gas qualifications.
  • Plumbing supervisor, oversees installation work and ensures regulatory compliance.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, the qualification many plumbers work toward for skilled-worker recognition.
  • Unvented Hot Water Systems qualification, required to work on sealed hot water systems.
  • Water Regulations refresher training, useful when regulations are updated or for ongoing compliance.

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