EUSWNC8 Assemble pipes and fittings for water network activities

Overview                              

The Standard is about assembling pipes and fittings for water network activities. Assembly methods and techniques can include cutting, electrofusion welding, drilling and tapping or mechanical jointing on metallic or polyethylene (PE) materials or barrier pipes.  This can apply to pipes of any diameter.

This involves producing assemblies and securing them to industry standards and specifications in line with work instructions.

This Standard is for water network operatives who assemble pipes and fittings.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:    

  1. assemble pipes and fittings in line with health, safety and environmental regulations and guidelines
  2. assemble pipes and fittings in line with work instructions, assembly drawings and any other relevant specifications
  3. make sure specified pipes and fittings are available and in a usable condition
  4. use appropriate methods and techniques to assemble pipes and fittings in their designated positions
  5. secure pipes and fittings using specified connectors and securing devices
  6. check that finished assembly meets specification
  7. deal with problems within your control without delay
  8. report problems you cannot solve to relevant people

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. relevant health, safety and environment legislation and environmental procedures, codes of practice and relevant company procedures including manual handling and use of equipment
  2. relevant information about quality standards and accuracy to be achieved from industry standards, manufacturers’ instructions and specifications, company procedures, codes of practice
  3. how to interpret drawings and related specifications
  4. type and complexity of assembly to be produced including bolt, screwed, compression, flanged
  5. the characteristics of and assembly methods and techniques to be used on polyethylene (PE) and barrier pipes
  6. the need for quality control procedures
  7. relevant types of handling equipment and procedures
  8. preparation techniques for simple rigid and non-rigid pipe jointing
  9. the tools and equipment required for assembly and the importance of looking after them
  10. what to do in the event of a problem occurring and how to and who to report it to