Butt and Electro Fusion
This courses provides the learner with the skills and knowledge required to join polyethylene water mains using electro-fusion and butt-fusion techniques.
Objectives
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Select appropriate joints and fittings for the type and size of pipes specified
- Carry out pre-use checks on fittings in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Select suitable equipments necessary to carry out electro-fusion
- Carry out pre-use safety and operational checks on equipment
- Make joints on polyethylene mains and services in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Test joints for soundness in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Carry out all operations in accordance with good water supply hygiene practice
- Select appropriate pipes from those specified and carry out pre-use checks
- Carry out pre-use checks on fittings in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Select suitable equipment to cut pipes in preparation for butt-fusion
- Carry out pre-use safety and operational checks on equipment
- Make joints on polyethylene mains in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Test joints for soundness in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Carry out all operations in accordance with good water supply hygiene practice
Method
The course will consist of a mixture of classroom based tuition and workshop based practical exercises.
Pre Course Requirements
Learners should attend equipped with appropriate PPE including head, foot, eye and ear protection plus gloves and overalls.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone needing the skills and understanding to make electro-fusion joints and butt-fusion joints