Water Regulations & Unvented Hot Water Systems (3345)

Last Updated: 14 Dec 2023

On completion of the Water Regulations or Hot Water Systems qualifications the learner will be able to install plumbing systems or water fittings in line with UK Building Regulations. 

These qualifications are intended for those learners who wish to learn about the legal requirements for plumbing systems in the UK covered by Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Water Byelaws and/or the Installation, commissioning and safety aspects of hot water systems for domestic use in accordance with UK Building Regulations.  

We are issuing digital credential to learners who have completed this qualification. Please add your learners’ email address during registration. A digital credential cannot be issued without the learner’s email address. 

Claim an additional Water Regs / Unvented Certificate
Learners who have already achieved a full Level 3 certificate in either 6189 or 9189 can now also claim a separate certificate within the 3345. To gain certification centres need to register learners on 3345-21/31 and claim the certification modules.

Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

You will learn about the legal requirements for plumbing systems in the UK covered by Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Water Byelaws and/or the Installation, commissioning and safety aspects of hot water systems for domestic use in accordance with UK Building Regulations.  Assessment will be by a mixture of multiple choice questions and a small practical test if you are undertaking the Unvented/Part G pathway.

What Careers Can This Lead To?
A plumber or heating and ventilating engineer.
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

You will need to have tutors who are trained in the legal requirements for plumbing systems to teach these qualifications.  The majority of this qualification is theory based and is assessed by online multiple choice questions. However there is a mall practical test which is undertaken for the Unvented/Part G qualification.

Level 3

This level is suitable if you are working in industry and are making complex decisions on a daily basis in line with your work requirements.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
Plumber of heating and ventilating engineer.
Level 3 Award in Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Water Byelaws in the UK (3345-20)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023

Level 3 Award in Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Water Byelaws in the UK

  • Accreditation No: 600/6165/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 3 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 8 - 8 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 30 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £62.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 3 Award in the Installation, Commissioning and Safety Aspects of Hot Water Systems for Domestic Use in Accordance With UK Building Regulations (3345-30)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2024

Level 3 Award in the Installation, Commissioning and Safety Aspects of Hot Water Systems for Domestic Use in Accordance With UK Building Regulations

  • Accreditation No: 600/6159/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 1 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 10 - 10 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 10 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2027 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £62.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

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