CPD Courses for Engineers, Specifiers and M&E Contractors
Tricel Water UK offers CPD-accredited courses covering cold water storage tank design, GRP installation requirements and package wastewater treatment plant specification. Courses are certified by the CPD Certification Service.
CPD Certification Service
Accredited training provider
Accreditation
Provider
Tricel Water UK
Courses available
3
Topics
Cold Water Storage · Wastewater
Delivery
In-person or online
Certificate issued
Yes - on completion
What is CPD and why does it matter?
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the structured process by which engineers, architects and other built environment professionals maintain and develop their competence throughout their careers. Many professional bodies – including CIBSE, RIBA, CIWEM and CIOB – require members to record a set number of CPD hours per year. Tricel Water UK’s CPD courses are accredited by The CPD Certification Service and provide verifiable, structured learning on topics directly relevant to cold water storage and wastewater treatment specification.
Available Courses
Tricel CPD Courses
All three courses are accredited by The CPD Certification Service and are free to attend. A certificate is issued on completion. Register using the form below and a member of the Tricel team will confirm your session.
Cold Water Storage
Water Tanks 101: An Introduction to Cold Water Storage Tanks
A structured introduction to cold water storage tank design and specification, covering the regulatory framework, terminology, sizing methodology and best practice for managing spatial constraints. Suitable for professionals new to water storage specification and those looking to consolidate existing knowledge.
Topics Covered:
- Water tank regulations — Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and Regulation 4
- Tank sizing methodology and storage volume calculations
- Tank types, formats and terminology (EFB, IFB, TIF, one-piece, two-part)
- Tank design considerations and material selection
- Spatial constraints — clearance requirements, plant room design and base tolerances
- Potable water suitability and WRAS compliance
GRP Tank Installation
The Importance of Spaces and Bases: GRP Cold Water Storage Tanks
This course addresses one of the most common causes of installation failure and aborted site visits: inadequate planning for tank access, clearance and base preparation. Approximately one in five tank installations encounters an avoidable problem at the installation stage. This course provides the knowledge to prevent that.
Topics Covered:
- Why space and base planning causes aborted site visits and what this costs
- Clearance requirements by tank type — EFB, IFB and TIF configurations
- Access route assessment — doorways, stairwells, lifts and restricted plant rooms
- Base tolerance requirements — 2mm per 1m and 6mm per 6m
- Internal versus external installation planning
- Maintenance access — hatch positions, perimeter clearance and inspection requirements
- Retrofit and replacement — what to confirm before specification
Wastewater Treatment
The Design and Use of Package Wastewater Treatment Plants
A technical overview of package wastewater treatment plant design, selection and specification. The course covers the full process from regulations and pollution levels through to system sizing, siting, discharge requirements, installation and maintenance — giving specifiers the foundation to select and specify the appropriate system for a project.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Tricel and the wastewater product range
- Regulations and guidance — Environment Agency, Building Regulations Part H
- Pollution levels and treatment standards
- System selection — which package is appropriate for a given site
- How the system works — treatment process explained
- Sizing and package selection methodology
- Siting requirements and discharge arrangements
Intended Audience
Who Should Attend?
These courses are aimed at professionals who specify, design, procure or install cold water storage tanks or wastewater treatment systems. No prior specialist knowledge is assumed for the introductory courses.
Consulting engineers — mechanical, civil and structural
M&E contractors and project engineers
Architects and building services designers
Specifiers and technical procurement teams
Facilities managers and estates professionals
Water hygiene consultants and legionella assessors
Local authority planners and public sector teams
Contractors and site managers responsible for tank installation
How It Works
CPD Certification Explained
Tricel courses are formally accredited by The CPD Certification Service, one of the largest independent CPD accreditation organisations in the UK and internationally.
Register
Complete the registration form on this page. A member of the Tricel team will confirm your session, format (in-person or online) and date.
Attend the course
Courses are delivered by Tricel’s technical team. Content is structured, practical and directly applicable to live projects. Duration is typically one hour.
Receive your certificate
A CPD certificate is issued on completion. This can be submitted as evidence of structured CPD activity to your professional body.
Record your CPD hours
Log the course in your CPD record. Tricel’s courses count as structured CPD and are suitable for submission to CIBSE, RIBA, CIWEM, CIOB and similar bodies. Check your specific body’s requirements.
Accreditation
Tricel’s courses are accredited by The CPD Certification Service, which certifies learning activities and training across all professional sectors.
CPD Certification Service
Tricel Water UK – verified CPD provider
The CPD Certification Service accredits training providers and their learning content across multiple sectors globally. Accredited courses meet defined standards for learning outcomes, structure and delivery.
Suitable for members of
Suitability for a specific body’s CPD requirements should be confirmed with that body directly.
Registration
Register for a CPD Course
Complete the form below and a member of the Tricel team will contact you to confirm your course, session format and date.
What to expect
Tricel’s CPD sessions are delivered by technical specialists with direct experience of cold water storage and wastewater treatment product design and installation. Sessions are practical, technically grounded and focused on information that applies to live specification and procurement decisions.
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service — certificate issued on completion
Delivered by Tricel's technical team — not a third-party training provider
Available in-person (at your office or ours) or online
Suitable for groups or individual attendees
Content is regularly reviewed to reflect current regulations and guidance
Group sessions can be arranged for teams of two or more. If you are organising CPD for a larger team or practice, note this in the message field and Tricel will confirm a suitable format.
To register for the wastewater treatment Course please visit tricel.co.uk/sewage-treatment/wastewater-treatment-training/.
Frequently Asked Questions
CPD Course FAQs
Can the course be delivered at our office?
Yes. In-person sessions can be arranged at your office or at a Tricel facility, subject to location and availability. Online delivery via video call is also available. Indicate your preference when registering.
Which professional bodies accept these courses?
Tricel’s courses are accredited by The CPD Certification Service and are suitable for submission as structured CPD to bodies including CIBSE, RIBA, CIWEM, CIOB, ICE, IHEEM and IWFM, among others. You should confirm the specific requirements and acceptable evidence formats with your professional body directly, as these may vary.
Are the courses relevant to live projects?
The courses are written and delivered by Tricel’s technical team and are focused on practical content relevant to specification, procurement and installation decisions. The water tanks and spaces-and-bases courses are directly applicable to anyone involved in cold water storage tank specification. The wastewater course is aimed at those involved in the specification or installation of off-mains sewage treatment systems.
How long does each course take?
Each course is approximately one hour in duration. The exact length may vary slightly depending on the group size and questions during the session.
Will I receive a CPD certificate?
Yes. A CPD certificate is issued on completion of each course. The certificate is issued by The CPD Certification Service and can be used as evidence of structured CPD activity when submitting records to your professional body.
Can I book a session for my whole team?
Yes. Group sessions can be arranged for teams of two or more. Note the number of attendees and any group requirements when completing the registration form and Tricel will confirm a suitable format and session.
What is the wastewater course about and who runs it?
The wastewater treatment course covers the design and specification of package wastewater treatment plants, including regulations, system selection, sizing, siting and maintenance. It is delivered in association with Tricel’s wastewater division. Further information about Tricel’s sewage treatment products is available at tricel.co.uk/sewage-treatment.
Related Resources
Further Technical Information
Use the links below to access product pages, technical downloads, sizing calculators and sector-specific information relevant to cold water storage specification.
Tank Products
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