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- The centre assesses, and CABWI Awarding Body awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from CABWI Awarding Body.
01What it is
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These are the units CABWI Awarding Body registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
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02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Conduct pressure and soundness testing of water network engineering products or assets Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit equips learners to perform pressure and soundness testing on water network engineering products or assets. You'll follow safety regulations, apply correct testing techniques, accurately record measurements, communicate results, and resolve issues arising during testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform pressure testing activities on water network engineering products or assets according to specified procedures and safety regulations
- Use and communicate data and information effectively in relation to pressure testing activities, including recording measurements and reporting results
- Resolve problems which arise from performing test activities, identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate solutions
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of utilities network construction operations, including relevant regulations and industry best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of conducting specified testing of water engineering products or assets, including different testing methods and equipment
Create an efficient and effective environment in Utilities Network Construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
It teaches you to work efficiently and effectively within utilities network construction by organising work activities to maintain safety and minimise hazards. You'll maintain standards, communicate data, resolve problems, and apply health and safety guidance and legislation.
What you'll be able to do
- Work efficiently and effectively in utilities network construction
- Organise their work and maintain standards to minimise hazards
- Use and communicate data and information effectively
- Resolve problems that arise from work activities
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities network construction operations
- Understand how to create an efficient and effective environment in utilities network construction
Establish and maintain effective working relationships in Utilities Network Construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll learn to establish and maintain effective working relationships within utilities network construction. The unit focuses on communication, collabouration, conflict resolution, data sharing, and understanding health and safety legislation relevant to the sector.
What you'll be able to do
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders in utilities network construction
- Use and communicate data and information effectively to support collaborative working and achieve common goals
- Resolve problems that could damage effective working relationships, using appropriate communication and conflict resolution techniques
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities network construction operations, ensuring a safe working environment for all
- Understand how to establish and maintain effective working relationships in utilities network construction, including the importance of communication, respect, and trust
Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit provides learners with the skills to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction. You'll excavate to specifications, maintain excavation integrity, communicate data, resolve problems, and apply knowledge of relevant regulations and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Excavate on site to requirements
- Maintain the integrity of the excavation
- Use and communicate data and information effectively
- Resolve problems which could arise from excavation work
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how excavation work must be carried out to comply with legal and industry requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of excavating in a variety of situations using different techniques and equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the tools and equipment used in the course of excavation activities
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of responsibilities to others during excavation work
Install equipment for safe working on sites for utilities network construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll learn to prepare, segregate, and protect work sites for utilities network construction. The unit covers hazard assessment, site segregation, resource preparation, communication of information, problem resolution, and understanding of relevant operational knowledge.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare, segregate and protect the work site in accordance with safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Prepare resources for site works, ensuring availability and suitability for the tasks required.
- Use and communicate data and information effectively related to site preparation and resource management.
- Resolve problems which could arise from preparing the site and resource requirements, implementing appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations, including safety procedures and environmental considerations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of installing equipment for safe working on site, including its purpose and proper usage.
Install equipment for safe working on the highway for utilities network construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll learn to install temporary signing, lighting, and guarding equipment for safe working on highways during utilities network construction. The unit includes resource preparation, compliance with legislation and codes of practice, effective communication, and problem resolution.
What you'll be able to do
- Set out temporary signing, lighting and guarding traffic control equipment in line with industry Codes of Practice and current legislation
- Prepare resources for highway works
- Use and communicate data and information effectively
- Resolve problems which could arise from work on the highway
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of installing equipment for safe working on the highway
Install water mains above 300mm nominal bore or 315mm polyethylene Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
It teaches you to interpret technical information, select components, and install water mains above 300mm nominal bore or 315mm polyethylene. You'll communicate data effectively, resolve installation problems, and demonstrate knowledge of relevant technical and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret technical information for installing water mains
- Select water main components and resources for installation of the system
- Install components of the water main
- Use and communicate data and information effectively
- Resolve problems that arise from technical information and installation work
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of installing water mains
Install water mains from 150mm-300mm nominal bore or 180mm-315mm polyethylene Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit equips learners to interpret technical information, select components and resources, and install water mains from 150mm to 300mm nominal bore or 180mm to 315mm polyethylene. You'll follow installation procedures, communicate data, resolve problems, and apply industry best practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret technical information accurately for installing water mains, including drawings, specifications, and procedures.
- Select water main components and resources appropriately for the installation of the system, considering factors such as size, material, and compatibility.
- Install components of the water main according to technical specifications and industry best practices.
- Use and communicate data and information effectively related to water main installation.
- Resolve problems that arise from technical information and installation work, applying appropriate solutions and techniques.
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations, including safety regulations and environmental considerations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of installing water mains, including different types of materials, installation methods, and testing procedures.
Install water mains up to 150mm nominal bore or 180mm polyethylene Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll interpret technical information and select suitable components and resources to install water mains up to 150mm nominal bore or 180mm polyethylene. The unit includes installation procedures, communication of data, problem resolution, and adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret technical information, including drawings, specifications, and regulations, for installing water mains.
- Select appropriate water main components and resources, ensuring they meet the required standards and specifications for the installation.
- Install components of the water main system according to technical specifications and industry best practices.
- Use and communicate data and information effectively, both verbally and in writing, related to water main installation.
- Resolve problems that arise from technical information and installation work, using appropriate troubleshooting techniques.
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of utilities network construction operations, including relevant legislation and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of installing water mains, including safety procedures and quality control.
Joint materials by butt fusion processes above 315mm for utilities network construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers the butt fusion jointing of pipes over 315mm diametre in utilities network construction. You'll apply correct techniques, adhere to industry standards and safety protocols, accurately record parametres, communicate data, and resolve jointing problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Make joints using butt fusion techniques on pipe with a diameter over 315mm, adhering to industry standards and safety protocols
- Use and communicate data and information effectively in relation to butt fusion jointing activities, including recording parameters and reporting progress
- Resolve problems which could arise from jointing materials, identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate solutions
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of utilities network construction operations, including relevant regulations and industry best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of butt fusion jointing, including the principles, techniques, and equipment used
Joint materials by butt fusion processes between 180mm and 315mm for utilities network construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers butt fusion jointing of pipes between 180mm and 315mm diametre. You'll prepare pipe ends, apply correct heating parametres, perform joints to industry standards, communicate data accurately, and resolve problems arising from jointing materials and processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Make butt fusion joints on pipe with a diameter between 180mm and 315mm, in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Use and communicate data and information effectively, both verbally and in writing, related to butt fusion jointing processes.
- Resolve problems which could arise from jointing materials, using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of utilities network construction operations, including relevant legislation and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of butt fusion jointing techniques, equipment, and quality control procedures.
Joint materials by butt fusion processes on Utilities Network Construction, up to 180mm diameter Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll be able to perform butt fusion jointing on materials up to 180mm diametre. The unit includes adherence to industry standards and safety regulations, accurate data use and communication, and problem resolution related to jointing materials and processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Make joints using butt fusion techniques in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Accurately use and communicate data and information related to jointing materials and processes.
- Resolve problems which arise from jointing materials, using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation relevant to utilities network construction operations.
- Understand jointing materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, up to 180mm diameter, including their properties and applications.
Joint materials by electrofusion processes on Utilities Network Construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit equips learners to make joints using electrofusion jointing techniques on utilities networks. You'll follow specified procedures and safety guidelines, inspect completed joints, accurately use and communicate data, and resolve problems arising during jointing activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Make joints using electrofusion jointing techniques, following specified procedures and safety guidelines
- Use and communicate data and information related to electrofusion jointing processes accurately and effectively
- Resolve problems that arise during jointing work, using appropriate techniques and seeking assistance when necessary
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation relevant to utilities network construction operations
- Understand jointing materials by electrofusion processes on Utilities Network Construction, including their properties and applications
Joint materials by mechanical means on water network construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll develop the ability to joint materials by mechanical means in water network construction. The unit covers preparation, assembly, inspection of joints, accurate data recording, communication, problem-solving, and understanding of relevant procedures and standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Joint materials by assembling them using mechanical means according to specified procedures.
- Use and communicate data and information effectively related to water network construction and jointing activities.
- Resolve problems which arise when performing jointing activities, applying appropriate solutions and techniques.
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations, including relevant regulations and safety procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of jointing materials by mechanical means, including their properties, applications, and limitations.
Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers the accurate location of supply apparatus using appropriate equipment and techniques. You'll learn to maintain the safety and integrity of apparatus during location activities, interpret location data, communicate effectively, and resolve problems arising from highway work.
What you'll be able to do
- Locate supply apparatus accurately using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Maintain the safety and integrity of supply apparatus during location activities, adhering to safety regulations and procedures
- Use and communicate data and information related to supply apparatus location accurately and effectively
- Resolve problems which could arise from work on the highway, following established procedures and seeking assistance when necessary
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations, including relevant regulations and safety procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the different types of utility apparatus, including their characteristics and potential hazards
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equipment and techniques used for locating supply apparatus, including their limitations and safe operating procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of roles, responsibilities and communication requirements for locating utilities apparatus, including liaison with relevant stakeholders
Maintain a safe and secure working environment in water network construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll learn to maintain a safe and secure working environment in water network construction. The unit includes promoting health and safety, maintaining plant and equipment safety and security, responding to emergencies, effective communication, and problem resolution.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain the health and safety of themselves and others in the working environment, adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
- Maintain the safety and security of plant, equipment and the working environment, ensuring proper storage, maintenance, and security measures.
- Respond to emergencies effectively, following established procedures and protocols.
- Use and communicate data and information effectively related to health and safety in the workplace.
- Resolve problems which could affect health and safety, implementing appropriate solutions and preventative measures.
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations, including relevant safety regulations and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, regulations, procedures and company policies relating to health and safety in water network construction.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and application of risk assessment in the context of water network construction.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of maintaining the safety and security of plant, equipment and the working environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibilities in maintaining safety within a water network construction team.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the use and storage of information related to health and safety.
Operate powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable requirements on utilities network construction Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll develop the skills to prepare, operate, and shut down powered tools and equipment safely for routine utilities network construction tasks. The unit covers inspection, adherence to safety procedures, communication of information, and problem-solving related to tool operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable use, ensuring they are in safe working order and ready for operation
- Run and operate powered tools and equipment safely and effectively, following established procedures and guidelines
- Shut down and carry out post-stop checks on powered tools and equipment, ensuring they are properly stored and maintained after use
- Use and communicate data and information effectively in relation to the operation of powered tools and equipment, including recording usage and reporting any issues
- Resolve problems which arise from operating powered tools and equipment, identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate solutions
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of utilities network construction operations, including relevant regulations and industry best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of working with powered tools and equipment, including their safe operation, maintenance, and limitations
Reinstate excavation and pavement surfaces after utility network construction operations Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
It teaches you to prepare and reinstate excavation and pavement surfaces following utility network construction. You'll apply correct reinstatement techniques, communicate data effectively, resolve related problems, and understand safety regulations and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for the reinstatement of excavation and pavement surfaces in accordance with specified procedures and safety regulations
- Carry out the reinstatement of excavation and pavement surfaces to the required standards and specifications
- Use and communicate data and information effectively in relation to reinstatement activities, including recording measurements and reporting progress
- Resolve problems which could arise from reinstatement work, identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate solutions
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of utilities network construction operations, including relevant regulations and industry best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the plant and equipment used for reinstatement activities, including their safe operation and maintenance
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislation and best practice for reinstatement operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of reinstatement activities, including different techniques and materials used
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of other agencies, utilities, their apparatus and communication requirements, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration
Restore water network components to operational condition by repair Real unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers restoring water network components to operational condition by repair. You'll develop skills in carrying out repairs following specified procedures, inspecting repaired components, using and communicating repair-related data, and resolving problems encountered during restoration.
What you'll be able to do
- Restore components to operational condition by carrying out repairs according to specified procedures
- Use and communicate data and information related to the repair process accurately and effectively
- Resolve problems which arise when restoring components to operational condition, using appropriate techniques and seeking assistance when necessary
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations, including relevant regulations and safety procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of restoring components to operational condition, including fault diagnosis and repair techniques
03The standards
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Assess design options for utility networks
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Assist in preparing for reinstatement of excavation and pavement surface
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Backfill and reinstate excavations, trenches and surfaces during utilities network construction operations
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Complete designs for utility network assets
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Contribute to an effective and safe working environment in the utilities sector
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Control delivery of utility network activities against operational plans and quality requirements
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Control in-line water mains connections in agreement with water companies
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Create design for utility network assets
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Evaluate and Determine Options for Operating, Maintaining, and Developing the Utility Network and Assets
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Excavate and maintain excavations and trenches for utilities network construction
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Implement work on electricity network assets
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Install engineering products or assets for water network construction
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Joint materials by butt fusion processes on water networks
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Joint materials by mechanical means on water networks
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Locate and Avoid Supply Apparatus and Sub-Structures
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Monitor safety for site staff, the public and vehicles
- Standard
Monitor safety of excavations and trenches for utilities network construction
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Operate powered tools, equipment and small mobile plant for utilities network construction
Showing 18 of 30 standards these units map to.
04The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Level 2 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by CABWI Awarding Body rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Conduct pressure and soundness testing of water network engineering products or assetsCreate an efficient and effective environment in Utilities Network ConstructionEstablish and maintain effective working relationships in Utilities Network ConstructionExcavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network constructionInstall equipment for safe working on sites for utilities network constructionInstall equipment for safe working on the highway for utilities network constructionInstall water mains above 300mm nominal bore or 315mm polyethyleneInstall water mains from 150mm-300mm nominal bore or 180mm-315mm polyethylene
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Coach · your practice partner Illustration The Coach Rather than work through “Conduct pressure and soundness testing of water network engineering products or assets” in the abstract, bring me the piece of it you are dealing with this week.
You I have got the write-up due Friday and I have not started it.
The Coach Then that is the lesson. Tell me what it has to say, and we will get the shape of it down before we worry about the words.
- Bring the real thing Apply
“Conduct pressure and soundness testing of water network engineering products or assets” is taught against the work in front of you rather than a worked example. You bring what you are doing this week and it becomes the practice.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
CABWI Level 2 Diploma In Network Construction Operations (Water) - Main Layer
- Assess design options for utility networks
- Assist in preparing for reinstatement of excavation and pavement surface
- Backfill and reinstate excavations, trenches and surfaces during utilities network construction operations
- Complete designs for utility network assets
- Contribute to an effective and safe working environment in the utilities sector
- Control delivery of utility network activities against operational plans and quality requirements
- Control in-line water mains connections in agreement with water companies
- Create design for utility network assets
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Conduct pressure and soundness testing of water network engineering products or assets, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
This unit equips learners to perform pressure and soundness testing on water network engineering products or assets. Learners will follow safety regulations, apply correct testing techniques, accurately record measurements, communicate results, and resolve issues arising during testing.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for CABWI Level 2 Diploma In Network Construction Operations (Water) - Main Layer
19 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by CABWI Awarding Body.
- Conduct pressure and soundness testing of water network engineering products or assets
- Create an efficient and effective environment in Utilities Network Construction
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships in Utilities Network Construction
- Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
- Install equipment for safe working on sites for utilities network construction
- Install equipment for safe working on the highway for utilities network construction
and 13 more in the full unit list below.
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