NAPIT's Plumbing Scheme

The scope of the scheme:

The scope of the plumbing scheme is detailed in the statutory instrument 2006 No 652 as follows:
'Installation of a sanitary convenience, washing facility or bathroom in a dwelling, which does not involve work on shared or underground drainage'.

Qualification requirements:

For the Plumbing scheme, applicants will be required to hold a qualification which will generally be a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent. Some limited work may be carried out by those holding an NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
All applicants will be assessed by NAPIT Inspectors to ensure the work activity is being carried out competently before being allowed to join the schemes. The assessment will confirm operative competence by undertaking an on-site inspection and knowledge check.

A scheme assessment will also be undertaken which focuses on the management systems used by the business to administer and control the activity. If they have no provable qualification but can demonstrate the necessary experience and skills, they will be allowed to join and will have 1 year to get suitable qualifications.
However, applicants holding any of the suitable qualifications outlined below are likely to have the necessary skills and knowledge required to join the relevant schemes. Any certificates will be checked as part of the inspection process.
NAPIT will carry out an assessment of all applicant businesses.

Plumbing Qualifications

On-site assessment plus either:

- S/NVQ Level C & G 6089
- S/NVQ Level C & G 6024
- S/NVQ Level C & G 6024
- Other equivalent plumbing certificate
- You must pass initial assessment and have a water regulations certificate within 1 year

Notifiable works (proposed list):

- Installation of a sanitary convenience
- Installation of a washing facility
- Installation of a bathroom
- Commissioning