Under Part 5 of the Plumbing Regulations 2018, thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) work is the repair, alteration, maintenance and testing of a thermostatic mixing valve.
TMV work does not include
The construction, installation, replacement or commissioning of a thermostatic mixing valve.
The construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration, maintenance, testing or commissioning of a tempering valve.
What competencies and experience do you need?
Registration
To be eligible to apply for registration in TMV work, you must:
Have completed the unit of competency: Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices (CPCPWT4023A or CPCPWT4023)
Have successfully completed the BPC exam for this class.
If you have successfully completed the prescribed unit listed above at Master Plumbers in 2014 or later, you most likely have already completed the BPC exam and do not need to sit it again. This will be assessed upon submission of your application.
Licence
To be eligible to become licenced in this class, you must be:
