Groundworker, Service Pipe and Meter Housing Installation

Groundworker, Service Pipe and Meter Housing Installation

Training and Assessment or Assessment Only

Service Pipe and Meter Housing Installation (SPMHI)

Assessment Information

The Groundworker, Service Pipe and Meter Housing training programme has been designed to give installers the skills and knowledge to install meter and supply pipes in accordance with the water fittings regulations.

The training course and assessment have been approved for use in training by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) on behalf of the water undertakers which participate in the Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme (‘WIAPS’) Approved Contractor Scheme.

The training is mainly aimed at persons wishing to become Approved Contractors for the WIAPS Groundworker Sector by providing evidence to the Approved Contractor scheme that appropriate training has been completed.

The training is also relevant to designers and site managers who are an integral part of ensuring pitfalls are avoided before, during and after the water connection is made.

Pre-requisites

Trainees will need to have some knowledge of the water / construction industry.

Further Information

The course comprises of two distinct modules – one for meter installation and the other module covers installation of the supply pipes (groundwork).

There are no practical elements – all training is theoretical.

Assessment takes the form of a theory examination of 40 questions. This is delivered and marked in the training centre.

The Meter Housing Installation section is assessed by means of a separate question paper consisting of 10 questions.

Expiry Information

Groundworker, Service Pipe and Meter Housing Installation certificates have a 5 year expiry date.

Weekend training and assessment available. Training is not a prerequisite of assessment.

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