CABWI (water) Network Construction Operatives training
Any person working on a Restricted Operations area at sites such as service reservoirs, water pumping stations, water treatment works, wells, springs, and boreholes or working on the network of water mains and service pipes must be in possession of a National Water Hygiene card. This course will enable them access to these areas subject to the water company’s approval.
The Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water) is a competence-based qualification, that allows learners to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required by those working as part of a construction team on the water distribution network
The qualification covers the technical network construction skills required for a network construction assistant or operative, including health, safety and hygiene, and also includes requirements relating to working effectively within the team. The majority of learners’ evidence for the qualification must be generated from real work activities, and learners must be working as part of a team undertaking water network construction activities
For a full Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water), the learner must complete all six mandatory units, plus a total of two option units (to include one unit from Option Group 1 and one unit from Option Group 2).
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Level 1 CABWI training
All learners must complete the following six mandatory units
QNC101 Assist in locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub-structures
QNC102 Working under supervision, excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
QNC104 Working under supervision, contribute to an efficient and effective work environment
QNC105W Working under supervision, contribute to health, safety and environment in the workplace, including hygiene
QNC106 Working under supervision, operate powered tools and equipment for network construction operations
QNC108W Working under supervision, assemble components to meet specifications for water network construction operations
Option Group 1 – all learners must complete one unit from this group for a full certificate
QNC109 Assist in preparing resources and signing, lighting and guarding the area for highway works
QNC110 Assist in preparing resources and signing, lighting and guarding the area for site works
Option Group 2 – all learners must complete one unit from this group for a full certificate
QNC107 Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by electrofusion welding
QNC111 Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by butt fusion welding
Learners may take this optional unit, but it does not contribute to the achievement of the full certificate
QNC103 Assist in preparing for reinstatement of excavation and pavement surfaces

Level 2 CABWI diploma
CABWI Level 2 Diploma in Network Constructions Operations (Water) - Main Layer + Service Layer
The qualification covers the technical network construction skills required for a main layer or Service Layer, including health, safety and hygiene, and also includes requirements relating to working effectively and maintaining effective working relationships. The majority of learners’ evidence for the qualification must be generated from real work activities, and learners must be working in the water industry and undertaking main laying activities on a regular basis
Structure-For a full Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer, the learner must complete all the mandatory units from either the Self-Lay or the Distribution Pathway. Eleven mandatory units are required for the Self-Lay Pathway, and there are twelve mandatory units in the Distribution Pathway.