High Pressure Water Jetting - Training Courses
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High pressure water jetting can be extremely dangerous. It is therefore essential that all staff expected to use this type of equipment receive appropriate and adequate training in accordance with the High Pressure Water Jetting Association's (HPWJA) Code of Practice. Councils, insurance companies, water utilities and major contractors all demand that staff have the correct training and hold valid Certificates. The courses we offer are Certificated by the HPWJA and run in accordance with their Code of Practice. |
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High Pressure Water Jetting Courses
HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETTING- DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All those who may be required to use High Pressure Water Jetting equipment as part of their job.
CONTENT
Key Safety Awareness Issues:-
- Nozzles & jets
- Pumps & ancillaries
- Operational procedures
Applications & Machines:-
- Scope of drain & sewer cleaning applications
- Range of cleaning requirements & standards
Jetting Equipment - Nozzles & Ancillaries:-
Jetting Equipment- High Pressure Hose:-
- Hose used in drain & sewer applications
- Bore size & flow capabilities
Jetting Equipment - Machines:-
- Range of jetting machines used
- Pump pressure controls
- Water supply/delivery features
Job Assessment & Planning:-
- Information & assessment
- Selection of equipment & manning levels
- safe system of work
Operational Procedures:-
- Daily checks
- Setting-up
- Nozzle entry & advance into pipe
Practical Exercises:-
- Jetting machine & equipment
- Job assessment
- Discussion of options
HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETTING- HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All those who may be required to use High Pressure Water jetting equipment as part of their job. This course will also be useful to those required to manage or supervise staff using this type of equipment.
CONTENT
Applications & Machines:-
- Cleaning & surface preparation
- Jet cutting - precision and volume removal
Legislation & the WJA codes of practice:-
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- WJA codes of practice
Jetting equipment- nozzles:-
- Jet principles
- Types of nozzle
Jetting equipment- pumps:-
- Pump configuration
- Water supply/delivery features
- Pressure safety release options
Jetting equipment- pressure controls:-
- Dump & dry shut controls
- Pressure regulators
Jetting equipment- high pressure hose:-
- Hose construction & pressure ratings
- Hose end fittings
- Connectors and hose end couplings
Water jetting hazards:-
- Directly from the water jet
- Hose end fittings
Water jetting injuries:-
- Effects of impact by high pressure water jet
- Use of WJA medical card
Operational procedures:
- Routine care & inspection
- Safety points during operation
Personal protective equipment
HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETTING- SURFACE CLEANING
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All those who may be required to use High Pressure Water Jettin equipment as part of their jobs.
CONTENT
Key Safety Swareness Issues:-
- Nozzles & jets
- Pumps & ancillaries
- Hazards & injuries
Applications & Machines::-
- Scope of surface cleaning & preparation applications
- Range of tasks
- Range of jetting machines suitable for surface cleaning / preparation
Jetting Equipment - Nozzles & Ancillaries:-
- Review nozzle principles
- Associated ancillary equipment
Jetting Equipment- High Pressure Hose:-
- Hose used in surface cleaning & preparation applications
- Damage & wear possibilities
- Hose ancillaries
Jetting Equipment - Machines:-
- Range of jetting machines used
- Engine controls & instruments
- Auto engine speed control systems
- Pressure safety relief
- Water supply/delivery features
- filtration requirements
- boost feed pumps
Job Assessment & Planning:-
- Information & assessment
- Base material & contaminants
- Selection of equipment & manning levels
- safe system of work
Operational Procedures:-
- Daily checks
- Setting-up
- Monitoring of operation
- Job completion
Practical Exercises:-
- Jetting machine & equipment
- Job assessment
- Site preparation
- Team talk
- Demonstrate all procedures
