Duration course

minimum half-day

WJA certificate

SP

Validity of certificate

3 years

location
Languages

English - other languages upon request

The module Surface Preparation is aimed at:

• People who operate Surface Preparation jetting equipment
• People who manage cleaning tasks using waterjetting equipment

Surface Preparation (SP)

Topics

  • Introduction to Surface preparation

  • Blue code of Practice

  • Equipment (Checks and defects)

  • Nozzles (types and Selection)

  • Hoses (Certification, checking & management)

  • Reaction force

  • PPE / RPE

  • UHP (Ultra-High pressure)

  • Abrasives

  • Grit blasting vs Water jetting

  • People and teams

  • Typical examples

  • Typical injuries

  • Health and Safety at work act 1974

  • Typical applications

  • Practical assessment on Surface preparation (working with live equipment)

  • Introduction to Surface preparation

  • Blue code of Practice

  • Equipment (Checks and defects)

  • Nozzles (types and Selection)

  • Hoses (Certification, checking & management)

  • Reaction force

  • PPE / RPE

  • UHP (Ultra-High pressure)

  • Abrasives

  • Grit blasting vs Water jetting

  • People and teams

  • Typical examples

  • Typical injuries

  • Health and Safety at work act 1974

  • Typical applications

  • Practical assessment on Surface preparation (working with live equipment)

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Specifications

The module Surface Preparation 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 possesion 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

 

Surface Preparation (SP)

Course outline for candidates

Click the link for the Surface Preparation course outline: https://waterjetting.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SP-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 surface preparation 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.