EUSWNC10 Restore water network assets to operational condition
Overview
This Standard is about restoring water network assets to operational condition. This includes the repair and replacement of short sections of mains and fitting temporary or permanent external mechanical fittings on mains or services.
This involves preparing to restore components and carrying out repair or replacement within agreed timescales using approved materials in accordance with company procedures.
This Standard is for water network operatives who restore water network assets to operational condition by carrying out repairs or replacing assets.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
identify work in accordance with health and safety, environment and hygiene regulations and legislation
carry out site specific risk assessment, and review in accordance with organisational procedures
select and wear required personal protection equipment (PPE)
repair or replace assets in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and work instructions
prepare assets for repair or replacement
carry out repair or replacement to agreed timescale
use jointing methods that are suitable for materials and assets
use approved materials and assets for repairs or replacements
make sure that repaired or replaced assets meet specified operating conditions and parameters
carry out all work in accordance with company procedures
record information about work carried out in line with organisational procedures
deal with problems within your control
refer problems and conditions outside your responsibility or which you cannot solve to appropriate people
deal with any emergencies that may arise in line with organisational procedures
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
relevant health, safety and environment legislation, organisational procedures and codes of practice
the importance of following all hygiene procedures
how to interpret r method statements, work instructions, drawings, plans and specifications
the assets in use on the water network
the different jointing methods and when it is appropriate to use them
how to repair joints, horizontal and circumferential cracks and breaks, corrosion and interference damage and when replacement is necessary
how to identify the types of pipe that may be encountered, their characteristics and how to work with them including polyethylene, cast iron pipes, ductile iron, steel, pvc, asbestos cement and barrier pipes.
techniques to repair assets
asset replacement methods for mains and services
the types of tools and equipment used to restore assets to operating condition
organisational procedures to be used to ensure compliance with hygiene regulations
organisational documentation and procedures for recording information about restoring assets
EUSWNC10 Restore water network assets to operational condition
Overview
This Standard is about restoring water network assets to operational condition. This includes the repair and replacement of short sections of mains and fitting temporary or permanent external mechanical fittings on mains or services.
This involves preparing to restore components and carrying out repair or replacement within agreed timescales using approved materials in accordance with company procedures.
This Standard is for water network operatives who restore water network assets to operational condition by carrying out repairs or replacing assets.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand: