Domestic Water Meter Installation

Course details

This course is designed to give candidates the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and correctly install domestic water meters.

Who should attend:

Anyone directly or indirectly involved in the installation of domestic water meters.

Course summary:

• Health and Safety Legislation
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
• General Application Regulations
• Construction Regulations
• PPE
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Reasons for Water Meters
• Types of Water Meter
• Principles of operation
• Preparation of Site
• Location of Underground Services / Signing, Lighting and Guarding
• Isolation of Supply
• Cutting of pipes
• Preparation of joints
• Sealants and their applications
• Preparing Meter for fitting
• Installing and testing of the Meter
• Reinstatement
• Reading of Meters
• Liaising with customers/general public
• Theory assessment
• Practical Assessment

Certification:

CIT Certificate