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:
assemble pipes and fittings in line with health, safety and environmental regulations and guidelines
assemble pipes and fittings in line with work instructions, assembly drawings and any other relevant specifications
make sure specified pipes and fittings are available and in a usable condition
use appropriate methods and techniques to assemble pipes and fittings in their designated positions
secure pipes and fittings using specified connectors and securing devices
check that finished assembly meets specification
deal with problems within your control without delay
report problems you cannot solve to relevant people
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
relevant health, safety and environment legislation and environmental procedures, codes of practice and relevant company procedures including manual handling and use of equipment
relevant information about quality standards and accuracy to be achieved from industry standards, manufacturers’ instructions and specifications, company procedures, codes of practice
how to interpret drawings and related specifications
type and complexity of assembly to be produced including bolt, screwed, compression, flanged
the characteristics of and assembly methods and techniques to be used on polyethylene (PE) and barrier pipes
the need for quality control procedures
relevant types of handling equipment and procedures
preparation techniques for simple rigid and non-rigid pipe jointing
the tools and equipment required for assembly and the importance of looking after them
what to do in the event of a problem occurring and how to and who to report it to
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:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand: