RPZ Valve Commissioning, Inspection & Testing

Why is the LCL Awards RPZ Course Your Best Option?

Our comprehensive course provides you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to comply with the updated legal requirements. It has been officially recognized by the Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme (WIAPS), offering a clear pathway to becoming an accredited and trusted professional. By choosing our course, you’re not just gaining a certificate; you’re securing a competitive advantage in the industry.

The New Era of RPZ Valve Regulations

The new AIM Issue 3 introduces significant changes that all RPZ valve testers must be aware of. These updates, driven by Water Regs UK, clarify installation, commissioning, and testing procedures to further safeguard the UK’s drinking water supply. The new regulations emphasize a higher standard of competence and equipment, making up-to-date training a necessity, not an option.

Revalidation: A Crucial Step for Maintaining Competence

The most critical update for all testers is the new revalidation requirement. To maintain your professional standing and legal authority to test RPZ valves, you must now demonstrate your competence every five years. This periodic reassessment ensures that you remain proficient and are fully aware of any new developments in backflow prevention technology and regulations.

• For recent qualification holders: If you successfully completed your RPZ valve testing course after November 2021, your revalidation is due five years from your original certification date.
• For experienced professionals: If you completed your conversion training before December 2020, you must revalidate your qualification by December 31, 2026.

This structured revalidation process provides a clear timeline for all professionals to plan their career development and stay compliant. Don’t risk losing your approved status. Our LCL Awards course and re-assessment programs are the perfect solution to ensure you meet these deadlines and continue your work without interruption.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is essential for plumbing and heating professionals who are responsible for installing, commissioning, and testing RPZ valves. Whether you are seeking your initial qualification or need to revalidate your existing one, our course is tailored to provide you with the most current and relevant training. By completing the LCL Awards RPZ Valve Testers course, you will be equipped to work with confidence, knowing you are fully compliant with the latest industry standards and legal requirements. You must hold a Water Regulations qualification in order to enrol onto this course.

During this course you will undertake training and assessment in the following subject areas of the AIM

• Definitions used in the AIM
• Notification
• Installation
• Commissioning & compliance testing
• Reporting & record keeping
• Commissioning & on-site compliance testing procedures
• Notification of the proposed installation of a RPZ valve
• Test Reports, minimum information requirements

On completion of the training you will be assessed by completing two online exams and a practical assessment.