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MIWT has on offer Use high-pressure water jetting equipment (UHPWJE) Class A. training.
This training is targeted to those workers who use Class A high pressure water jetting equipment >800 Bar/Litres
<5600 Bar/Litres general purpose cleaners. This course is delivered in accordance with AS4233.1 2013 Part 1 High Pressure Water Jetting Systems Safe Operation and Maintenance and Worksafe Guide "Managing Risks from High Pressure Water Jetting".
The Australian Standards state that… All operators shall be appropriately trained and assessed as competent/capable for Class A pressure water jetting operations. Training specific to pressure water jetting operations shall include the following areas:
The program is delivered over approximately 4 hours and is comprised of theory and practical sessions. The program culminates with a practical assessment activity and theory assessment.
There is no minimum standard set as a prerequisite to entry this course. However, foundation skills are required (reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy and learning.).
This course requires the participant to comprehend and complete MIWT’s learning materials, i.e. MIWT’s Risk Assessment, HPWJ permit, Incident report and the oral/written knowledge assessment.
Candidates must successfully complete all assessment activities in order to be assessed as competent. The assessment for drain cleaning is to be conducted using a combination of written theoretical assessment and practical assessment during simulated work based scenarios. The following assessment methods are to be applied to collect the required assessment evidence in accordance with training package requirements.
Performance Assessment
The candidate will be required to demonstrate their practical skills integrated with their knowledge during practical assessment activities. These activities are sourced from varying equipment inspection, pre-operational site checks, equipment donning and doffing, lock out tag out procedures, high pressure drain cleaning and reporting findings. Trainers will regularly challenge test candidates throughout the course on varying equipment and mark their practical checklist accordingly.
All candidates are required to take part in a practical scenario to complete the course. While this is a group-based activity it allows all candidates to show competence to undertake the activity with a holistic approach understanding all the varying roles and responsibilities.
Written Theory Assessment
The candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a theory assessment comprising 30 short-answer questions. These will be marked on the spot in order to provide the candidate with immediate feedback and to allow them to identify areas for further development.
UHPWJE Class A training does not provide a national qualification. The candidate will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Class B High Pressure Water Jetting Equipment requires the Nationally Accredited Skills Set MSMSS00017 Use High Pressure Water Jetting Equipment for persons responsible for the safe operation of HPWJ pumps, equipment and personnel safety.
The course will be delivered using different modes of delivery involving classroom-based instruction and practical skills development sessions. Training will be coordinated from MIWT head office and delivered in your industry simulated work environment.
Candidates will participate in facilitated learning sessions using PowerPoint presentations, handouts and discussion. During practical skills development sessions, candidates will be asked to work in pairs and facilitated through a range of practical skills in high pressure drain cleaning. Candidates will learn skills through practical instruction using demonstrated performance methods such as: Demonstration, explanation.
Elective Units
Clothing Requirements
Clients must wear the following safety equipment for the practical training;
Where a client does not wear the above PPE, they will not be able to participate in the practical component due to hazards associated with HPWJ.
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