MSMSS00003 - Use High Pressure Water Jetting Equipment (HPWJ Assistant)

Use High Pressure Water Jetting Equipment

MSMWJ201– Use high pressure water jetting equipment

MSMWHS200 – Work safely

MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMWHS110 – Follow emergency response procedures 

Brief outline of training

High Pressure Water Jetting Worker replaces our old HPWJ assistant course. It covers training for personnel new to high pressure water jetting and covers everything from equipment, how to operate the equipment safely, the dangers of HPWJ, safe work practices and associated law, work permits and emergency response practices. The end result producing an operator that
requires supervision but more than capable of carrying out high pressure water jet work.

This course is delivered in accordance with AS4233.1 2013 Part 1 High Pressure Water Jetting Systems Safe Operation and
Maintenance and National Code of Conduct – Guide for managing Risks from High Pressure Water Jetting.

Who should attend this course

All persons intending to work with high pressure water jet equipment classified in the Class B range of high pressure water pumps and require knowledge of the associated dangers and how to use HPWJ equipment safely.

Recommendations

Asset Training highly recommends that anyone new to high pressure water jetting undergo the HPWJ Worker course prior to the HPWJ Operator course because of the dangers associated with high pressure water jetting work.

Recognition of prior learning

Asset Training recognises accredited training by other Registered Training Organisations, work & life experience and previous training for the RPL process.

Applications for recognition of prior learning should be made via the online enrolment form.

Refresher training & Verification of competency

Refresher training or VOC’s are available for this course and are required every 2 years.

Assessment

Assessment will consist of some written activities with multiple answer question format plus, a practical assessment covering the use of equipment and a practical test in high pressure water blasting.

Important information

GROUP DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE (conditions apply)

The operation of Class B High Pressure Water Jetting Equipment requires mandatory accredited training for gun operators and for personnel responsible for the safe operation of equipment and personnel safety.

Requirements

Photo ID

Long pants and long sleeve shirt

Steel cap boots

PPE for Practical: Hard Hat, Safety Glasses or Goggles, Face shield, Hearing Protection, Water resistant Gloves. (PPE Packs available for $75)

All HPWJ course equipment is provided