This course is for agents, supervisors and network managers with entry level experience of working in a utility environment, and managers with no formal qualifications in gas networks.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Objective
• Better planning and supervision of operations/operatives/contractors.
• Better communication and documentation of outcomes.
Course content
• To lay, test and commission Polyethylene Pipe services.
• Butt Fusion/Electro Fusion techniques.
• Main-laying techniques.
• Bag Stop operations.
• Squeeze off connections.
• Pressure testing.
• Mains purging.
Exam
Theory is delivered in the classroom but there is an emphasis within the course to undertake practical applications of service and mainlaying operations, in order to gain hands on appreciation in relevant aspects.
Accreditation is undertaken through written question papers.
