Comprehensive Service Laying
This course gives the learners the skills and knowledge to select, cut, join and lay a range of water services of differing materials. This course gives learners the underpinning knowledge for Network Construction Operations (NCO) - Service laying.
Objectives
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Work with galvanized iron, lead, polyethylene, copper and polythene pipe materials
- Identify and select appropriate pipes for the task in hand by material and size
- Cut the specified pipe materials using appropriate tools
- Select appropriate joints and jointing methods for the specified pipes
- Drill and tap mains using appropriate equipment
- Prepare a trench for service laying activities
- Use a thrust-bore machine to lay pipes without the need for trenches
- Carry out activities in compliance with good water supply hygiene practices
Method
The course will consist of a mixture of classroom based tuition workshop based practical exercises.
Pre Course Requirements
Learners should have the ability to use basic hand tools. They should come equipped with PPE including foot, head, eye and ear protection plus gloves and overalls.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone needing the skills and knowledge to work with water services of varying materials and jointing methods.