Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Repair and Maintenance

This qualification pairs with the Water Network Knowledge pathway To achieve a full diploma, the learner must complete all 12 mandatory units.

  • Create an efficient and effective environment in utilities network construction
  • Maintain a safe and secure working environment in water network construction
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships in 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
  • locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
  • excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
  • operate powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable requirements on utilities network construction
  • joint materials by electrofusion processes on utilities network construction
  • install water services up to 50mm nominal bore or 63mm polyethylene
  • Restore water network components to operational condition by repair

    • The additional units below are available, to allow the learner to cover further skills that may not be common to the rest of the workforce, but they do not contribute to the achievement of this diploma. Additional Units:

  • Install water mains from 150mm-300mm nominal bore or 180mm-315mm polyethylene
  • Install water mains above 300mm nominal bore or 315mm polyethylene
  • Conduct pressure and soundness testing water network engineering products or assets
  • Reinstate excavation and pavement surface after utility network construction operations
  • Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, up to 180mm diameter
  • Joint materials by butt fusion processes between 180mm and 315mm for utilities network construction
  • Joint materials by butt fusion processes above 315mm for utilities network construction