LOGIC Water Regulations course

After successful completion of the course you will be able to apply to your local water company to be an 'approved contractor' for water regulation purposes. This means you can self-certify your plumbing work and also work for housing associations and other various non-government bodies.

You will be able to join the WRAS approved plumbers scheme with this qualification providing you hold other relevant certificates. 

CORGI Plumbing also recognise this qualification for entry to their plumbing competent persons scheme.  More details can be found at CORGI Plumbing competent persons scheme.

The home study pack is a comprehensive manual covering all 12 modules with self-test packs.

The course can be arranged at a time to suit the student, including weekend assessments.  The assessment is an open book multiple choice paper.

LOGIC Water Regulations course (Assessment only)

This is an assessment only course which will take about 2 hours to complete. Students receive a comprehensive self-study pack before the course which covers the following topics.

Module 1 - Definitions

Interpretations used in Water Regulations.

Module 2 - Requirements for Water Fittings

Water tightness, protection against freezing, plastics, fixing of water fittings.

Module 3 - Water System Design and Installation

Design flow rates, operational fittings, stop valves, flushing, draining taps, dead legs, disinfection.

Module 4 - Prevention of Cross Connection to Unwholesome Water

Colour Coding

Module 5 - Backflow Prevention

Fluid categories, bidets, WC's, shower heads, hose pipes, garden hoses, fire protection systems.

Module 6 - Cold Water Services

Float operated ball valves, inlets to cisterns, warning and overflow pipes, cold water storage cisterns, backflow protection to external taps.

Module 7 - Hot Water Services

Unvented hot water systems, energy conservation, vent pipes, primary feed and expansion, filling, discharge pipework.

Module 8 - Flushing Devices and Urials

Methods of flushing, warning pipes, urial cisterns, renewal of WC's.

Module 9 - Bath, Sinks, Showers and Taps

Drinking water points, drinking water supplies.

Module 10 - Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Other Appliances

Module 11 - Water for Outside Use

Animal drinking troughs, ponds, fountains and pools.

Please see the FAQs tab for more information on this LOGIC Water Regulations course.

LOGIC Water Regulations course practical overview:

There are no practical elements to this LOGIC Water Regulations course.

LOGIC Water Regulations course FAQs:

Key course facts:

Course times: Anytime including weekends
Course duration: 2 hours
Payment: Full balance on booking 
Assessment method: Written assessments 
Valid for: 5 years

Q - How do I apply to join the WRAS approved plumber scheme?

A - Visit WRAS Approved Plumbers scheme for more information.

Q - I live in Scotland which water regulations course do I do?

A - The LOGIC Water Regualtions course certificate is also valid in Scotland. However you might want to book the Bpec Scottish water bylaws instead.

Q - What type of assessment is it?

A - Open book multiple choice examination

Q - Who is the certification body for the LOGIC Water Regulations course exam?

A - LOGIC Certification.

Q - Who accepts LOGIC Water Regulations course?

A - The UK Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) and all national UK plumbing bodies such as CORGI and IPHE.

Q - What happens if I fail the LOGIC Water Regulations course examination?

A - You can retake it for no charge, as many times as you want.

Q - Have have difficulty reading and writing, can you help?

A - Yes, we will give you private one to one support and additional time, but not the answers!

Q - How do I get more information about the LOGIC Water Regulations course?

A - Call us on 0845 2600 966 or request a brochure pack

Q- How do I book a place on the LOGIC Water Regulations course?

A - Book online for your chosen date or call us on 0845 2600 966.

Q- Where do people come from to take LOGIC Water Regulations course?

A - We train people from all over the UK for the  LOGIC Water Regulations course; York, Leeds, Newcastle, Barnsley, Hull, Sheffield, Manchester, Scunthorpe, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Stockport, Liverpool, Bolton, Oldham, Warrington, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, Harrogate, Derby, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Darlington, Rotherham, Doncaster, Nottingham, Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Humberside, Grimsby, Cleveland, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Lincoln, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Northern England, Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands; they come from national plumbing and heating companies, self-employed plumbers, builders, gas engineers, solar electrical engineers and renewable energy engineers, London, South East, Bristol, Birmingham, UK.

For more general frequently asked questions please see our main FAQ page.