To join WIAPS, you must hold a certificate in Water Regulations Knowledge.
Plumbing installers require a Water Regulations Knowledge certificate which covers all aspects of the regulations. Listed below are providers recognised by WIAPS, you may need to search their websites to find your nearest training centre.
The following providers offer full water regulations knowledge training.
Qualification Title | Certification / Training providers |
Knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (WR23-1) | Blue Flame Certification - www.blueflamecertification.com/about/assessments/ |
Water Regulations (WR2) | Cert-ain Certification Ltd - cert-ain.com/water-regulations.html |
Water Regulations (YYYY/WR)* *Year can be from 2023 | |
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 The Water Supply (Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014 The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (WRWB) | |
Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (WREG) | ERS - erscert.co.uk/courses/water/water-supply-water-fitting-regulations/ |
Water Regulations (LCWR-23) | LCL Awards - lclawards.co.uk/qualifications/sectors/plumbing/ |
Course in Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 for Plumbers | Water Regs UK - Tel: 01495 98 30 10 email: wiaps@waterregsuk.co.uk Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water - Tel: 01792 841572 email WaterRegulations@dwrcymru.com website: dwrcymru.com/en/help-advice/water-regulations/watersafe-plumbers |
The full Water Regulations Knowledge certificate can be used, as part of the qualifications criteria for Approved Plumber membership.
These certificates can also be used for membership to the following sector schemes, External Services (Groundworkers), Catering Equipment Installers and Point of Use Installers.
For scheme membership to the following sectors the Water Industry has developed specific training covering the relevant parts of the Regulations. Recognised certification and training organisations are listed separately for each sector.
For details of scheduled WIAPS training sessions please contact WIAPS on 01495 98 30 10.
The following providers offer sector specific water regulations training.
BPEC | Service Pipe and Meter Housing Training (sections 1-3) is provided through a number of centres. |
Water Regs UK | Contact WIAPS for scheduled training courses - Tel: 01495 98 30 10 email: wiaps@waterregsuk.co.uk |
HX Training | HX Training www.hydro-x.co.uk/hx-training/groundworkers-water-regulations-training/ |
Affinity Water | www.affinitywater.co.uk/my-water/water-fittings-regulations/training-accreditiation |
Alternatively, a certificate of Water Regulations Knowledge (suitable for entry as an Approved Plumber) that covers the all of the regulations is also be recognised - see Water Regulations Training (Plumbing Installers)
The following providers offer sector specific water regulations training.
Water Regs UK | Contact WIAPS for scheduled training courses - Tel: 01495 98 30 10, email: wiaps@waterregsuk.co.uk, or download the booking form (click to download) |
Alternatively, a certificate of Water Regulations Knowledge (suitable for entry as an Approved Plumber) that covers the all of the regulations is also be recognised - see Water Regulations Training (Plumbing Installers)
The following providers offer sector specific water regulations training.
BPEC | Provided through Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA). Contact WHA for information on training courses Tel: 01707 656 382, email: info@twha.co.uk |
Alternatively, a certificate of Water Regulations Knowledge (suitable for entry as an Approved Plumber) that covers the all of the regulations is also recognised - see Water Regulations Training (Plumbing Installers)
If you wish to attend the course, you can download a booking form (click to download)
Delegates will be provided with a learning manual at least three weeks before the course which must be reviewed before attending the course. These courses will be offered on a first come, first serve basis and will offer, once successfully passed, a route to becoming an approved catering installer.
Please note that a certificate in Water Regulations Knowledge is not recognised for membership for RPZ Valve Tester sector.
Applicants to the scheme must have a specific RPZ valve testing qualification to the latest Issue 2 of the Water Industry Approved Installation Method for RPZ valves (AIM 08-01) to be recognised.
The following providers offer sector specific RPZ valve testing training.
NICEIC Certification | Develop Training Ltd - developtraining.co.uk |
City & Guilds Accredited Programme | Hydro-X Training - hydro-x.co.uk/hx-training |
