Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) Certificate
(Distance Learning and 1 day training and exams)

On 1st July 1999 local Water Byelaws in England and Wales were replaced by the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.

This learning package will help plumbers update their knowledge of this important legislation which is used to control the installation and use of water supply systems. The WRAS package will help you to implement Water Regulations competently. This is applicable not only in new installation work, but also to ensure you are able to identify and rectify contraventions that you come across in existing water supply systems.

It is aimed at practicing plumbers who already have knowledge of hot and cold water systems. But is also an essential tool for those who are involved with the installation, design, or specification of water systems or with buildings containing water systems.




The WRAS training package will enable course participants to:

become familiar with the contents of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999;

know how to comply with the Regulations in practice;

be aware of the primary legislation underpinning the Regulations;

have an understanding of the documents used to enhance and explain the meaning of the regulations and in particular the Regulators Specification on the prevention of backflow and the WRAS Water Regulations Guide;


The WRAS package
The WRAS training package contains an introductory booklet, 12 learning manuals and one support document in the form of a glossary of terms. The learning modules are supported by an introductory video outlining the contents of the regulations. Upon subscription to the training package you will be sent the introductory booklet which will be followed by the learning manuals.

The twelve learning units are:

Introduction and background

The Regulations (a detailed look at the regulations)

Materials and substances in contact with water

Requirements for water fittings

Water system design and installation

Commissioning (flushing, testing and sterilisation)

Prevention of cross connection to unwholesome water

Backflow prevention

Cold water services

Hot water services

WCs, flushing devices and urinals

Sanitary appliances and water for outside use.


Training and assessment
Having received the manuals you will have at least two weeks to work through all 12 manuals and prepare before the one day course which will comprise a half day of instruction and half day of assessments. (NB/ if you already have a Training Package we will deduct a sum from your course fee).

The assessment will consist of two multi-choice question papers, in one of which you will be able to refer to your Training Package manuals, and a practical test, where you will be asked to identify contraventions of the Regulations, which are shown on a video.
Successful candidates will receive a BPEC/Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) Certificate.








Tiling Course
We will guide you through the various types of tiles available and how best to select the correct tiles for the job. How to set tiles to ensure a neat finish on the area needing tiling. We will show you can to select the correct adhesives and grout for each application, how to calculate the amount of tiles, adhesive and grout you will need. We will supply you with all the conversions needs to estimate jobs and how to prepare and conduct your during and after the sale. We shall give you advice on both the additional products available (times, seals etc) and a detailed understanding of tools needed for each job

5 days from Monday to Friday inclusive
Start 9.00 a.m. End 4.00 p.m. approx.
Courses are not run every week.










Construction Skills Certificate Scheme
A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card is the easy way to prove that you are competent in your occupation and have health and safety awareness. And as it is the size of a credit card with your photo and unique reference number on it is easy to slip into your wallet to use as instant identification when you arrive on site.

So why CSCS
CSCS has been in existence for over 10 years. It was started to help the construction industry get quality up, accidents down and cowboy builders out. These are still the scheme's main objectives.

So why choose CSCS
CSCS is fast becoming the industry standard. It is supported by organisations such as the Major Contractors Group (MCG), National Contractors Federation (NCF), Major Home Builders Group (MHBG) and Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) all of whom are committed to a fully qualified workforce by the end of 2010.
Now major clients are also requesting that their contractors have a CSCS carded workforce. These include government, housing associations, NHS projects and private clients such as BAA.




Areas covered within the course
Outline Health & Safety Legal Requirements
Scaffolding
RIDDOR 1995
Hoists and Towers
Accident Management
MEWP
Welfare Arrangements
PPE
Manual Handling
COSHH
Electricity
Excavations and Confined Spaces
Portable Appliances
Site Vehicles and Pedestrians
Noise at Work/ Vibration
The course can be taken as a add-on to any of our courses, or a standalone course. The cost of the course is: -
When taken with our City & Guilds Registration Course - F.O.C
As a Standalone Course (£100+VAT) £117.50