Joint materials by fusion processes on Utilities Network Construction, above 180mm diameter LEGACY

URN: EUSMUNC24L
Business Sectors (Suites): Multi-Utility Network Construction
Developed by: SDS
Approved on: 31 Jul 2013

Overview

This national occupational standard defines the competence required to joint materials by fusion on utilities above 180mm diameter, using non-automatic and automatic machines, on parent materials with the same SDR rating and polymer type. The jointing process may be carried out in all weather conditions in accordance with industry standards and specifications.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

criteria You must be able to: 
Prepare for jointing 
P1 carry out a site specific risk assessment and review in accordance with company procedures 
P2 select and wear the designated Personal protective Equipment (PPE) 
P3 check and confirm that jointing and related equipment and consumables are as specified and fit for purpose 
P4 check and confirm there is adequate weather protection during the entire jointing cycle 
 
You must be able to: 
Make joints using butt fusion techniques 
P5 carry out and monitor the machine operations to use butt fusion joints of the required quality 
P6 check and confirm compliance with: - Job instructions - Correct preparation - Specification - Specified dimensional accuracy 
P7 de-bead and carry out approved quality assurance test on bead
P8 confirm joint and bead are identifiable by marking in accordance with company procedures 
P9 shut down the equipment to a safe condition on completion of jointing activities 
P10 handle excess and waste materials and temporary attachments, in line with approved and agreed procedure 
 
You must be able to: 
Make joints using electro-fusion techniques 
P11 use the correct electro-fusion jointing technique to produce joints of the required quality and confirm compliance with the specified standard and specified dimensional accuracy 
P12 confirm that on completion of jointing activities the equipment is shut down to a safe condition 
P13 confirm temporary attachments, excess and waste materials are dealt with promptly in line with approved and agreed procedure 
 
You must be able to: 
Use and communicate data and information 
P14 comply with approved procedures and practices involved in the work activity 
P15 conform with designated personnel any circumstances where information appears incorrect 
P16 use organisational information systems to record and store jointing data and information 
 
You must be able to: 
Resolve problems which arise from jointing materials 
P17 report promptly to the designated person, damage or defects to tools, equipment, materials 
P18 report promptly to the designated person, matters outside the responsibility of the job role 
P19 resolve day to day problems within the responsibility of the job role 
P20 handle emergency situations as specified in approved procedures


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

General 
K1 the main responsibilities of the employer and employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act 
K2 the health and safety guidance governing work in excavations 
K3 the safe procedures for handling hazardous materials 
K4 organisational accident recording and reporting procedures 
K5 the range and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the work 
 
You need to know and understand: 
Fusion jointing above 180mm diameter 
K6 health, safety and environmental legislation and environmental procedures relevant to the work activities 
K7 manual handling procedures 
K8 industry codes of practices and company procedures 
K9 different types of pipe materials 
K10 why only pipes of similar specifications can be joined together 
K11 how to interpret engineering specifications relevant to the engineering activity 
K12 different stages that take place during the jointing process and the importance of allowing each phase to complete 
K13 the need for pipe support, restraint, alignment and the consequences of poor support, restraint and mis-alignment
 
K14 the cause and effect of defects and contamination 
K15 equipment maintenance procedures 
K16 equipment calibration procedures 
K17 consequences of poor equipment maintenance 
K18 different quality assurance procedures that can be applied in recognising defects 
K19 the correct reporting procedures


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Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

31 Jul 2017

Validity

Legacy

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Energy and Utility Skills

Original URN

MUNC24

Relevant Occupations

Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

SOC Code


Keywords

Fusion; butt fusion; electrofusion