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Installers of CATERING EQUIPMENT can now become
APPROVED CONTRACTORS - recognised under the Water Fittings Regulations
and authorised to carry out some installation work without having to get
the Water Supplier’s consent in advance.
WRAS and representatives from several of the Water
Suppliers, with the Catering Equipment Distributors Association (CEDA)
and Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA) have developed a
sector of Approved Contractor Schemes for the Catering Equipment
Installers, to show their competence and knowledge of the Water
Regulations and allow them to become registered as Approved
Contractors..
The sector was developed to the specific needs and
requirements of the Catering Industry, defining the extent of the
knowledge needed of the Water Regulations for CEDA/CESA members to carry
out installations that comply with the Water Regulations.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
THE CATERING EQUIPMENT
INSTALLER
Some
benefits of being a member of the WIAPS Catering Sector.
Ø
Approved Installers may start work on
extension or alterations (including replacement) of existing plumbing
system immediately, without
having to give the Water Supplier notice in advance and wait up to ten
days to receive consent to go ahead..
Ø
If the Water Supplier knows you are an
Approved Installer it may reduce inspection of your work by the water
suppliers.
Ø
Approved Installers will receive
technical updates free of charge.
Ø
Approved Installers will have an ID card
to confirm their validity.
Ø
Approved Installers can advertise their
membership by including the Catering Sector Logo on their letterheads
and by the use of the free vehicle stickers provided.
How do I become an
Approved Catering Equipment Installer?
There are
two basic entry requirements to join the Catering Sector of the WIAPS
Scheme;
Firstly, you gain an accreditation in the Water
Regulations; secondly you have to have sufficient Public Liability
Insurance.
Regulation
qualification.
You must possess a recognized qualification in the
Water Fittings Regulations that has been developed for the Catering
Industry.
The training and assessment for this sector is
delivered on behalf of the Water Industry of England & Wales. For
details of scheduled sessions please contact WIAPS on 01495 248454
Insurance
You or your employer are required in paragraph 7 of
the Terms & Conditions of Membership to maintain Public Liability
Insurance of not less than £2 million if you are a sole trader or your
employers would need a minimum of £5 million .
Please read the Terms & Conditions available here
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Once you have met the above criteria you can apply
to WIAPS for membership by phoning 01495 248454 for an application form.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
The cost of the assessment is £60 plus VAT. Once
you have gained the accreditation in the knowledge of the Water
Regulations, there is a one-off joining fee of £60 plus VAT to become a
member of the Catering Sector.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO
GAIN APPROVAL STATUS?
The training /assessment for the accreditation in
the Water Regulations takes a day. If successful your application will
be processed by the WIAPS administration staff in 7-10 days.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO KNOW
TO GET AN ACCREDITATION IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WATER REGULATIONS?
4-6 weeks prior to the day of the proposed
assessment you will receive a self-learning booklet which should be
studied. You will also be
required to bring this document to the assessment.
On the day of the assessment, the overview and
training will take the morning, with the 30 question multiple-choice
assessment taking 45 minutes after lunch.
You are allowed to use reference books if you need to look up
answers to questions.
TO JOIN THE
WIAPS CATERING SECTOR, WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Contact the WIAPS Administrator by phone or email,
giving your contact details, where you work and they will arrange a
training and assessment session at a venue local to you.
01495 248454
email: info@wras.co.uk
or jean.cox@wras.co.uk
Paul.phillips@wras.co.uk
01495 236274/07747025871
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