Network Construction Operations (Water) Level 1

Who Should Attend

The Certification and Assessment Board for the Water Industry (CABWI).  Operatives requiring a recognised qualification to work within the water industry

Prerequisites

The individual must be working in the water Industry for a major asset owner, or as part of the sub-contracting supply chain.  The individual must hold National Water Hygiene and Water SHEA.

Aims

To enable delegates to become competent to work on the water distribution network as Water Assistant through on training and on-site assessment.

Objectives

On completion of the course, delegates should be able to:

• Assist in locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub-structures
• Working under supervision excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
• Working under supervision contribute to an efficient and effective work environment
• Working under supervision contribute to health, safety and environment in the workplace including hygiene
• Working under supervision Operate powered tools and equipment for network construction operations
• Working under supervision, assemble components to meet specifications for water network construction operations

• Optional (Choose 1)
  • Assist in preparing resources and signing, lighting and guarding the area for highway works
  • Assist in preparing resources and signing and guarding the area for site works

  Optional (Choose 1)

  • Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipes by electro-fusion welding
  • Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipes by butt fusion welding

  On completion the delegate will also be able to apply for the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) competence card

Duration

2 weeks interspersed with district experience