EEA
Level 2
QN: 610/6000/8
Curriculum Active
EEA Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Main Layer
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EEA. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 462 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
EEA
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
462 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Conduct pressure testing, swabbing and disinfection of water network engineering products or assets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform pressure testing activities
- Be able to use and communicate data and information relating to testing activities
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise when performing test activities
- Know how to conduct specified testing of water engineering product or assets
2
Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to excavate holes and trenches
- Be able to excavate on site to requirements
- Be able to maintain the integrity of the excavation
- Be able to re
- solve problems which could arise from excavation work
- Know and understand how excavation work must be carried out to comply with legal, health and safety and industry requirements
- Know and understand how to excavate in a variety of situations using different techniques and equipment
- Know and understand the impact of excavation activities on others and the environment
3
Install equipment for safe working on sites for utilities network construction operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare, segregate and protect the work site
- Prepare resources for site works
- Know how to install equipment for safe working on site
- solve problems which could arise from preparing the site and resource requirements
4
Install equipment for safe working on the highway in utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set out temporary signing, lighting and guarding traffic control equipment
- Be able to prepare resources for highway works
- Be able to use and communicate data and information when working on highways
- Be able to re
- solve or refer problems which could arise from work on the highway
- Know and understand the health and safety requirements for safe working on the highway
- Know and understand how to install equipment for safe working on the highway
5
Install water mains above 300mm nominal bore or 355 mm Polyethylene (PE)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret technical information for installing water mains
- Be able to select main components and resources for installation of the system
- Be able to install components of the system
- Be able to use and communicate data and information during installation
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise from technical information and installation work
- Know how to install water mains
6
Install water mains from 150 mm – 300mm nominal bore or 180mm – 355mm Polyethylene (PE)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret technical information for installing water mains
- Be able to select main components and resources for installation of the system
- Be able to install components of the system
- Be able to use and communicate data and information during installation
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise from technical information and installation work
- Know how to install water mains
7
Install water mains up to 150mm nominal bore or 180mm polyethylene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret technical information for installing water mains
- Be able to select main components and resources for installation of the system
- Be able to install components of the system
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise from technical information and installation work
- Know how to install water mains
8
Install water services up to 50mm nominal bore or 63mm polyethylene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret technical information for installing water services
- Be able to select water service components and resources for installation of the system
- Be able to install components of the system
- Be able to use and communicate data and information during installation
- Know how to install water services
9
Joint materials by butt fusion processes above 355mm for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make butt fusion joints on pipes over 355mm
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise from jointing materials
- Know how to joint materials by butt fusion processes on pipes over 355mm diameter
10
Joint materials by butt fusion processes between 180mm and 355 mm for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make butt fusion joints on pipes between 180mm and 355mm
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise from jointing materials
- Know how to joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities net
- work construction between 180mm and 355mm diameter
11
Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction up to 180mm diameter
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make joints using butt fusion techniques
- Be able to use and communicate data and information when jointing materials
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise from jointing materials
- Know how to joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities net
- work construction above 180mm diameter
12
Joint materials by electrofusion processes on utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make joints using electrofusion jointing techniques
- Be able to use data and information when jointing materials
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise during jointing work
- Know and understand how to joint Polyethylene pipes by electrofusion processes on utilities net
- work construction
13
Joint materials by mechanical means on water network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to meet health and safety requirements when jointing materials by mechanical means
- Be able to use and communicate data and information to carry out work activities
- Be able to joint materials by mechanical means
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise when performing jointing activities
- Know and understand how to meet health and safety requirements when jointing materials by mechanical means
- Know how to joint materials by mechanical means
- Know how to re
14
Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate supply apparatus
- Be able to maintain the safety and integrity of supply apparatus
- Be able to re
- solve problems which could arise during activities to locate and avoid supply apparatus
- Know and understand the different types of utility apparatus
- Know and understand equipment and techniques used for locating supply equipment
- Know and understand roles, responsibilities and communication requirements for locating utilities apparatus
15
Operate powered tools and equipment for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable use
- Be able to run and operate powered tools and equipment
- Be able to shut down and carry out post-stop checks on powered tools and equipment
- Be able to use
- apply and communicate data and information for the safe operation of powered tools and equipment
- Know and understand the health and safety requirements for the safe operation of powered tools and equipment
- Know how to work with powered tools and equipment
16
Principles of Health and Safety in Network Construction Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand general Health and Safety guidance, legislation and organisational procedures in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Know and understand how to work in excavations safely
17
Restore water network assets to operational condition by repair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restore components to operational condition
- Be able to use, and communicate, data and information during the restoration activities
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise when restoring components to operational condition
- Know and understand the health and safety requirements specific to restoring water net
- Understand the restoration of water net
- work components to operational condition by repair
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6000/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EEA
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025