The Water Jet Association is a trade association in the water jetting industry, representing contractors, manufacturers, hirers, and other organizations that have a professional and commercial interest in all aspects of high-pressure water jetting. WJA is the primary provider of High pressure water jetting course in the UK. Innovation, technical excellence, and safety in the use of water jetting are promoted by the WJA. The first course to complete is the Safety Awareness course and later can take up other programs such as Drain & Sewer, Surface Prep, and Pressure Washer.
The Safety Awareness course is a classroom course, but also provides practical jetting exercise. The Safety Awareness course is essential to prevent any hazards involved in water jetting. WJA’s safety awareness course covers the following:
Application & Machines: Once you have registered and the introduction is completed, the process of cleaning & surface preparation, precision & volume removal, the effect of varying pressure, range of varying Jetting machines, and configurations & categories are covered.
Legislation & The WJA Codes of Practice: The WJA codes of practice includes status, use and recognition by the Health & Safety executive. Management regulations to keep a check on risk assessment, PPE at work regulations, COSHH and employer/employee responsibilities.
Jetting Equipment – Nozzles: It is of utmost importance that you understand the jet principles such as the purpose of nozzles, power of water jet, jet pressure or the flow characteristics, jet reaction force, and types of nozzles.
Jetting Equipment – Pumps: Pump heart of the water jet system, and it is of utmost importance to understand the pump configuration like standard piston, plunger pump, positive displacement action, operating features, effects of blockage, a variation of plunger sizes and other pump configurations.
Jetting Equipment – Pressure Controls: Pressure control and flow play a vital role in high-pressure water jetting, and can cause damage if not handled properly. You need to have an in-depth knowledge of the dump & dry shut controls, fail-safe, direct manual operation, hydraulic controls, pressure regulators and automatic off-load engine speed control systems.
Jetting Equipment – High-Pressure Hose: To promote safety at your workplace, you must understand the hose construction and pressure ratings, external & internal damage possibilities, hazards arising from damaged hoses, and the importance of inspection requirements. Also, knowing the hose and fittings, the types & features, and hose for different flows are equally important.
Water Jetting Hazards: Knowing the possible hazards that could arise and how to deal with it is essential because in case any risks arising from the water jet, the operational regime or site environment, you are well prepared to handle it.
Water Jetting Injuries: Understand the impact caused by high-pressure water jet, nature of internal injuries caused, and actions to be taken in the event of a jetting injury. Being aware of the possible absence of visual injury & how to use the WJA medical card.
Personal Protection Equipment: It is of utmost importance that you understand how to protect yourself while water jetting. This safety awareness course will make you aware of the general principles of using a PPE, body protection, particular requirements when using UHP.
Operational Procedures: You will be briefed on routine care & inspection, site preparations, team operation and preparations for the operation, safety points during operation, and safe use of non-standard equipment.
The Safety Awareness course is a City & Guild certified course based on the use of high-pressure water. This course is for the inexperienced and operative to senior management. It comes with a three-year validity period, on completion of 3 years the trainee has to retake the course.
As the leaders in excellent safety instruction, the Water Jetting Association also offers High-Pressure Water Jetting Training. The courses are as follows:
Safety Awareness & One Module: This course is completed in two days. The safety awareness is discussed on Monday and Tuesday, an additional module is taken up. The module choices are:
– Drain and Sewer
– Surface Deep
– Pressure Washer
The safety awareness module and another module come at £400 and will take up to 10 hours to complete.
Safety Awareness & Two Modules: This course will take up to two days to be covered. The safety awareness is discussed on Monday and Tuesday, two additional modules will be taken up. The module choices are:
– Drain and Sewer
– Surface Prep
– Pressure Washer
This course will take 14 hours to complete and will cost you around £500.
Safety Awareness & Two Modules: Two days are required to cover this course. The safety awareness is discussed on Monday and Tuesday, three additional modules will be taken up. The module choices are:
– Drain and Sewer
– Surface Prep
– Pressure Washer
This course will take 18 hours to complete and will cost £600.
If you or your company are interested in taking this course, you can visit the training centre when the training is not being conducted. You can give WJT a call to schedule an appointment suitable for you. When you take up the course, you don’t have to carry any material, not even pen and paper. However, if you are taking the safety awareness course along with the drain & sewer, and pressure washing, then you will need to carry appropriate PPE to complete the course. Bespoke courses are provided at your place of work as well, given that you have the space required to provide the training.
Water Jet Training, was established in 2009 as a drainage company, the primary goal being safety. Water Jet Training has always focused on making the job safer for the general public and our operatives. Water Jet Training has partnered with the Water Jetting Association to offer bespoke courses to you.
