NPORS High Pressure Water Jetting (N038)

NPORS High Pressure Water Jetting (N038) Course Content

This NPORS High Pressure Water Jetting course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe and efficient operation in the industry. By the end of this comprehensive training, participants will have gained proficiency in various aspects of the industry, including equipment operation, safety procedures, environmental considerations, and relevant legislation.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand high-pressure water jetting in the industry, recognise potential hazards, and comprehend their responsibilities as operators
• Familiarise themselves with the manufacturer's handbook and other sources of information, risk assessment, Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), and relevant legislation, including permit requirements
• Identify and locate major components of high-pressure water jetting equipment and explain their functions
• Identify key controls and understand their functions
• Perform thorough pre-operational checks in compliance with manufacturer and legislative requirements
• Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for high-pressure water jetting and maintain it effectively
• Choose suitable equipment based on the specific task at hand
• Conduct safety checks at the work area, set up equipment, and establish exclusion zones
• Establish effective communication with the pump operator and safety personnel
• Safely prepare and operate high-pressure water jetting equipment
• Consider environmental factors in the operation
• Understand storage and transportation requirements for equipment
• Execute end-of-shift and shutdown procedures
• Safely remove exclusion zones
• Sign off permits to work and follow lock-down procedures

Underpinning Knowledge:

Throughout the course, learners will be taught about relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA), the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR), the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), as well as topics such as Vibration, Noise, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Working at Heights (WAH), and Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR).

Safety Awareness Session:

Participants will receive a dedicated safety awareness session covering the following key topics:

• The importance of robust risk assessments and comprehensive Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
• Hazards associated with high-pressure water jetting operations
• Establishment and management of safety zones
• Testing and marking of equipment
• Functions of the main components of the equipment
• Effective communication practices
• Hand signals for safe coordination during operations

Practical Training:

Participants will engage in hands-on training that includes:

1. Pre-start checks, covering vehicle and pump inspections
2. Selection and donning of the correct PPE
3. Inspection of all equipment prior to use, including pump, hoses, fittings, control valves, lances, nozzles, and additional equipment
4. Practical use of hand lances and flex lances for cleaning operations
5. Proper stowing of equipment, including pump shutdown, pressure release, equipment dismantling, hose reeling, and securing compartments or cases
6. Signing off permits and removing exclusion zones in a safe manner

This comprehensive NPORS High Pressure Water Jetting training course ensures that participants are well-prepared to operate high-pressure water jetting equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Entry Requirements

Please note, that in all cases, operators are required to supply proof to support their application. They have to have passed the CITB health, safety & environmental touch screen test within two years prior to their application.

Good understanding of spoken and written English.