CABWI Awarding Body · RQF Level 2
CABWI Level 2 Diploma In Water Engineering (Water Supply)
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- LevelRQF Level 2
- Total credits38
- Guided learning271 hours
- Units in this qualification21
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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, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Understanding data logging for water pressure and flow measurementReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll gain knowledge of data logging techniques for pressure and flow measurement in water systems. The unit includes legislation compliance and practical skills to load, download, and use data loggers for leak detection within health and safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of data logging for pressure and flow measurement in water systems
- Understand the importance of conforming to legislation and procedures in water systems leakage detection and management
- Load and download data loggers effectively
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints and industry standards when using data loggers
Understanding disinfection of water mainsReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll study the water mains disinfection process, including the steps involved and relevant legislation. The unit develops practical skills to prepare distribution systems and carry out disinfection safely and effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the steps involved in the mains disinfection process
- Understand the steps involved in the mains disinfection process
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant legislation when disinfecting water mains
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant procedures when disinfecting water mains
- Prepare the distribution system effectively for mains disinfection
- Carry out mains disinfection in accordance with established procedures
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints when disinfecting water mains
- Operate within relevant industry standards when disinfecting water mains
Understanding employment rights and responsibilities in the energy and utility sectorReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit provides learners with knowledge of employment rights and responsibilities within the energy and utility sector. You'll understand employer and employee roles, organisational procedures, and factors influencing their occupation.
What you'll be able to do
- Know employer and employee rights, responsibilities and own organisational procedures, including employment contracts, health and safety regulations, and grievance procedures.
- Know the factors that affect their own organisation and occupation, including economic conditions, technological advancements, and environmental regulations.
Understanding how to carry out and record meter readingReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers the principles of water metre installation, components, and tampering detection. You'll learn to carry out and record metre readings accurately, adhering to relevant legislation, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of water meter installation
- Understand the importance of conforming to legislation and procedures when carrying out and recording meter readings
- Identify the components of a water meter installation
- Check a water meter installation for evidence of tampering or damage
- Read and log information accurately from a water meter
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints and industry standards when carrying out meter readings
Understanding how to operate sluice valves, gate valves and hydrantsReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll explore the principles of identifying and operating sluice valves, gate valves, and hydrants within water distribution systems. The unit includes relevant legislation and procedures, enabling learners to operate valves and hydrants safely and correctly.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of identifying and operating sluice valves, gate valves and hydrants
- Understand the importance of conforming to legislation and procedures when operating valves and hydrants
- Identify and operate sluice valves, gate valves, geared valves and hydrants correctly
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints and industry standards when working with valves and hydrants
Understanding mains cleansing by air scouringReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers the mains cleansing process using air scouring techniques. You'll understand the principles, relevant legislation, and procedures to prepare for and conduct cleansing to improve water quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the principles of the mains cleansing process using air scouring techniques.
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant legislation, water quality regulations, and organisational procedures when undertaking mains cleansing activities.
- Prepare water mains for cleansing by air scouring, including isolating sections of pipework, installing appropriate fittings, and managing water pressure.
- Carry out water mains cleansing by air scouring, controlling air pressure and flow rates to effectively remove sediment and debris.
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints and industry standards throughout the mains cleansing process, including confined space entry procedures and the management of discoloured water.
Understanding mains cleansing by flushingReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit provides knowledge of the mains cleansing (flushing) process, including the effects of discharge rate, time, and duration. You'll understand relevant legislation and develop skills to prepare water distribution mains for flushing while considering affected parties.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the mains cleansing (flushing) process
- Understand the effect of discharge rate on mains cleansing
- Understand the effect of time and duration on mains cleansing
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant legislation and procedures when cleansing mains
- Know who may be affected by mains cleansing
- Inform those affected by mains cleansing
- Prepare water distribution mains for flushing according to established procedures
- Carry out mains flushing effectively
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints when cleansing mains
- Adhere to industry standards when cleansing mains
Understanding mains cleansing by swabbingReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll gain knowledge of mains cleansing by swabbing, including the process, relevant legislation, and stakeholder considerations. The unit develops skills to prepare for and carry out cleansing operations safely and effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the mains cleansing (swabbing) process
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant legislation and procedures when cleansing mains
- Know who may be affected by mains cleansing
- Inform those affected by mains cleansing
- Prepare the system for cleansing (swabbing) according to established procedures
- Carry out mains cleansing (swabbing) effectively
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints when cleansing mains
- Adhere to industry standards when cleansing mains
Understanding maintenance of pressure control valvesReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll gain knowledge of the maintenance requirements for pressure control valves in engineering systems. The unit covers following established procedures, stakeholder communication, diagnostic checks, and carrying out repairs safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of following established procedures for the maintenance of pressure control valves in engineering systems.
- Understand who may be affected by pressure control valve maintenance activities and how they can be effectively informed of the work being undertaken.
- Prepare for the maintenance of pressure control valves, including gathering necessary tools, equipment, and documentation, and carry out diagnostic checks to identify faults.
- Carry out the repair and maintenance of pressure control valves, adhering to manufacturer's specifications and industry best practices.
- Reassemble and re-commission pressure control valves following maintenance, ensuring correct operation and performance.
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints and industry standards throughout the maintenance process, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working practices.
Understanding monitoring of water systems leakageReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll study the legislation, procedures, and equipment involved in monitoring water systems for leakage. The unit develops skills to prepare for, carry out, and record leakage monitoring activities safely and accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant legislation and organisational procedures when monitoring water systems for leakage.
- Understand the equipment and procedures required to effectively monitor a designated area for water leakage, including the use of leak detection devices and data logging systems.
- Prepare for leakage monitoring activities, including risk assessments, site surveys, and the selection of appropriate monitoring equipment.
- Carry out leakage monitoring activities in accordance with established procedures, accurately recording and analysing data.
- Locate the source of water leakage using appropriate techniques and equipment, such as acoustic leak detection and tracer dyes.
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints and industry standards throughout the leakage monitoring process, including safe excavation practices and traffic management.
Understanding oral communication with customersReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll understand effective oral communication with customers, including appropriate language use, non-verbal cues, and active listening. The unit also covers procedures for communicating safely in potentially dangerous situations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of effective oral communication with customers
- Understand the importance of following procedures for working in dangerous situations
- Communicate orally with customers in a clear and professional manner
Understanding the sampling process for waterReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers the principles of effective water sampling, including representative sampling and factors affecting accuracy. You'll practise safe sampling techniques and operate within health and safety and industry standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the principles of effective water sampling
- Take water samples safely
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints and industry standards
Understanding the Water Fittings Regulations for customer services and support staffReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations relevant to customer service and support roles. You'll explore regulatory objectives, compliance requirements, and notification procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the objectives of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations in relation to customer service and support activities.
- Understand the potential consequences of contravening the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations, including legal and financial implications.
- Understand when and how notification to the relevant water authority should take place in accordance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations.
Understanding the inspection of domestic customers’ water supply systemsReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll explore the inspection of domestic customers' water supply systems, including identifying system types, common faults, and compliance with water fittings regulations. The unit emphasises adherence to legislation and quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the different types of domestic customers’ water systems and the common faults that might occur within them.
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant legislation, water quality regulations, and organisational procedures when inspecting domestic water supply systems.
- Understand how to check fittings and components within hot and cold water systems for compliance with current water fittings regulations, identifying non-compliant installations.
- Understand how to inspect hot and cold water systems for faults, including leaks, corrosion, and inadequate insulation.
- Understand how to operate within relevant health and safety constraints and industry standards when inspecting domestic water supply systems, including safe isolation procedures and the identification of potential hazards.
Understanding the testing process for waterReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers the principles and procedures for testing water samples and recording results. You'll develop practical skills to conduct tests accurately and maintain records in accordance with health and safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of testing water samples
- Understand the principles of recording the results of tests
- Test water samples according to established procedures
- Record results of water tests accurately and completely
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints when testing water samples
- Adhere to industry standards when testing water samples
Understanding water company customer service performanceReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers customer service standards applicable to the water industry and methods for measuring company performance. You'll analyse customer service data, including complaints and satisfaction surveys, to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the customer service standards that apply in the water industry
- Know how information is used to measure a water company's customer service performance
- Analyse a water company’s customer service performance and make suggestions for improvement
Understanding water leakage detection using acoustic listening techniquesReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll gain an understanding of water leakage detection using acoustic listening techniques. The unit covers acoustic principles, equipment use, and adherence to legislation and safety standards during leakage detection.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of water leakage detection using acoustic listening techniques
- Understand the requirements of water leakage detection using acoustic listening techniques
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant legislation in water systems leakage detection
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant procedures in water systems leakage detection
- Detect leakage on the water system using acoustic equipment effectively
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints when detecting water leakage
- Operate within relevant industry standards when detecting water leakage
Understanding water leakage detection using leak noise correlation techniquesReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers the legislative requirements and procedural standards for detecting water leakage using leak noise correlation techniques. You'll develop practical skills to operate leak noise correlators safely and effectively within health and safety constraints.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of conforming to legislation and procedures in water systems leakage detection
- Use a leak noise correlator to detect water systems leakage
- Detect leakage on the water system using a leak noise correlator effectively
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints when detecting water leakage
- Adhere to industry standards when detecting water leakage
Understanding water mains and services tracing and surveyingReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
You'll understand the principles and purposes of water mains and services tracing and surveying, including relevant legislation. They will acquire skills to locate and trace mains and services using plans, visual techniques, and pipe location equipment safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the principles of mains and services tracing and surveying
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant legislation and procedures when tracing and surveying mains and services
- Locate mains and services using plans accurately
- Trace mains and services using visual techniques effectively
- Locate and trace mains and services using pipe location equipment correctly
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints when tracing and surveying mains and services
- Adhere to industry standards when tracing and surveying mains and services
Understanding water pressure and flow measurementReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit provides learners with knowledge of accurate water pressure and flow measurement and recording. You'll understand the importance of correct gauge selection, installation, and data handling in compliance with legislation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of measuring flow accurately
- Understand the importance of measuring pressure accurately
- Understand the importance of recording flow accurately
- Understand the importance of recording pressure accurately
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant legislation when measuring water pressure and flow
- Understand the importance of conforming to relevant procedures when measuring water pressure and flow
- Understand how to select appropriate flow gauges for a given application
- Understand how to select appropriate pressure gauges for a given application
- Select appropriate measuring equipment for the task
- Install measuring equipment correctly
- Record data accurately following pressure and flow measurement
- Operate within relevant health and safety constraints when measuring water pressure and flow
- Operate within relevant industry standards when measuring water pressure and flow
Understanding water supply hygiene, health, safety and risk management processesReal unit · CABWI Awarding Body
This unit covers health and safety legislation, policies, and risk management principles applicable to the water industry. You'll learn to carry out risk assessments and apply hygiene and safety practices in water network operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the health and safety legislation that applies to the water industry
- Understand the health and safety policies that apply to the water industry
- Understand the health and safety procedures that apply to the water industry
- Understand the principles of the risk management process in water network operations
- Understand the application of the risk management process in water network operations
- Carry out a risk assessment effectively
- Understand the principles of water supply hygiene procedures
- Understand the application of water supply hygiene procedures
- Carry out network activities hygienically and in accordance with procedures
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Understanding data logging for water pressure and flow measurementUnderstanding disinfection of water mainsUnderstanding employment rights and responsibilities in the energy and utility sectorUnderstanding how to carry out and record meter readingUnderstanding how to operate sluice valves, gate valves and hydrantsUnderstanding mains cleansing by air scouringUnderstanding mains cleansing by flushingUnderstanding mains cleansing by swabbing
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CABWI Level 2 Diploma In Water Engineering (Water Supply)
- Analyse data to identify potential leakage
- Assess the configuration of metered areas
- Cleanse Water Mains
- Communicate with customers in the utilities sector
- Disinfect Water Mains
- Educate and Increase Stakeholders’ Knowledge of Water Fittings Compliance Requirements
- Educate, guide and enforce to secure water fittings compliance with legislation
- Inspect Premises for Compliance with Water Fittings Regulations and Byelaws Legacy
Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
Analyse data to identify potential leakageAssess the configuration of metered areasCleanse Water MainsCommunicate with customers in the utilities sectorDisinfect Water MainsEducate and Increase Stakeholders’ Knowledge of Water Fittings Compliance RequirementsEducate, guide and enforce to secure water fittings compliance with legislationInspect Premises for Compliance with Water Fittings Regulations and Byelaws LegacyInspect premises for water fittings complianceInvestigate system performance using flow and pressure equipmentOversee an approved contractors’ schemePresent oral evidence in court about water fittings contraventionProvide information for use in legal procedures LegacyResolve escalated water fittings enforcement casesStandardise Practice in Water Fittings Inspections and Non-ComplianceTrace the route of water pipes and locate surface fittings and street furnitureUse discussion, advice and education and secure compliance with water fittings regulations and byelaws LegacyUse leakage detection techniques to identify the location of water loss
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
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One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your own work
Learners will gain knowledge of data logging techniques for pressure and flow measurement in water systems. The unit includes legislation compliance and practical skills to load, download, and use data loggers for leak detection within health and safety standards.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for CABWI Level 2 Diploma In Water Engineering (Water Supply)
21 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by CABWI Awarding Body.
- Understanding data logging for water pressure and flow measurement
- Understanding disinfection of water mains
- Understanding employment rights and responsibilities in the energy and utility sector
- Understanding how to carry out and record meter reading
- Understanding how to operate sluice valves, gate valves and hydrants
- Understanding mains cleansing by air scouring
and 15 more in the full unit list below.
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- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
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- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
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- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
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Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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