Duration course
minimum half-day
WJA certificate
DS or DSP
Validity of certificate
3 years
location
Languages
English - other languages upon request
The module Drain and Sewer is aimed at:
• People who operate drain and sewer jetting equipment
• People who manage and design drain cleaning tasks using water jetting equipment
Topics
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Introduction to drain and sewers
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Red code of Practice
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Equipment (Checks and defects)
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Hoses (Certification, checking & management)
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Typical injuries
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Nozzles (types and selection)
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Reaction forces
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If applicable for DSP only - Surface preparation using a jetting gun up to 275 Bar (4000 psi) under safe comfortable control
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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PPE and RPE
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Drainage law
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Components of a drainage system
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Applications in practice
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Practical assessment on cleaning a drain / sewer
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Practical assessment on surface preparation
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Introduction to drain and sewers
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Red code of Practice
-
Equipment (Checks and defects)
-
Hoses (Certification, checking & management)
-
Typical injuries
-
Nozzles (types and selection)
-
Reaction forces
-
If applicable for DSP only - Surface preparation using a jetting gun up to 275 Bar (4000 psi) under safe comfortable control
-
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
-
PPE and RPE
-
Drainage law
-
Components of a drainage system
-
Applications in practice
-
Practical assessment on cleaning a drain / sewer
-
Practical assessment on surface preparation
Specifications
The module Drain & Sewer Cleaning is a minimum half-day theoretical and practical training. Exam will be done during the training.
The following pre-course requirements must be met:
- To be in possession of a valid Safety Awareness (SA) certificate
- To be at least 16 years of age and employed by a company or in a structured training course
- To be at least 18 years of age if unemployed or not on a structured training course
- To be able to understand English – other languages upon request
Course outline for candidates
Click the link for the Drain & Sewer course outline: https://waterjetting.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DS-Course-Outline-for-Candidates-2023-1.pdf
HASWA 74
Assists in the compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASWA 74). High pressure water jetting is very hazardous process; therefore, it is a requirement for anyone involved in cleaning drains and sewers using water jetting to have knowledge and understanding of the hazards involved in water jetting so they can operate safely. This includes typical hazards, Legal requirements, pre-start checklist, safety devices, competent teams, water jetting equipment, health concerns and typical controls and PPE.