Duration course

1 day

WJA certificate

HD

Validity of certificate

3 years

location
Languages

English - other languages upon request

The module Hydrodemolition is aimed at:

• People who operate hydrodemolition jetting equipment;
• Candidates who cut concrete with high pressure water and/or ultra high pressure.

Hydrodemolition (HD)

Topics

  • Introduction to Hydrodemolition

  • Blue code of Practice

  • Law & NACE

  • Hydrodemolition hazards

  • Hydrodemolition set up procedures

  • Robotic systems

  • Manual jetting

  • Removing concrete

  • Pressures and Flows

  • Nozzle type and selection

  • Reaction force

  • Confined spaces

  • Operator roles and responsibilities

  • PPE & RPE

  • Water jetting injuries

  • Start up processes

  • Job completion processes

  • Preparation for practical assessment

  • Practical assessment on Hydrodemolition (working with live equipment)

  • Introduction to Hydrodemolition

  • Blue code of Practice

  • Law & NACE

  • Hydrodemolition hazards

  • Hydrodemolition set up procedures

  • Robotic systems

  • Manual jetting

  • Removing concrete

  • Pressures and Flows

  • Nozzle type and selection

  • Reaction force

  • Confined spaces

  • Operator roles and responsibilities

  • PPE & RPE

  • Water jetting injuries

  • Start up processes

  • Job completion processes

  • Preparation for practical assessment

  • Practical assessment on Hydrodemolition (working with live equipment)

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Specifications

The module Hydrodemolition is a minimum one-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

 

Hydrodemolition (HD)

Course outline for candidates

Click the link for the Hydrodemolition course outline: https://waterjetting.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HD-Course-Outline-for-Candidate-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 concrete removal using water jetting to haveknowledge 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.