Conduct specified testing of water network engineering products or assets
Overview
This Standard is about conducting specified testing of water network engineering products or assets. It includes setting up safe working areas, selecting appropriate test equipment, removing excess air from systems and pressure testing and flushing mains and services.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
conduct tests in in accordance with health and safety and environment regulations and legislation
carry out and review site specific risk assessments in accordance with company procedures
set up safe working areas which prevents unauthorised access
select and wear designated personal protective equipment (PPE)
use tools and equipment to carry out tests in accordance with work instructions and manufacturers specifications
set up, remove excess air from systems, carry out the tests and flush in line with work instructions and within agreed timescales
carry out tests in accordance with approved procedures and practices and statutory and regulatory requirements
review test results to establish that system performance is in accordance with equipment specifications and performance parameters
confirm equipment is functioning in accordance with system operating requirements and parameters
dispose of waste products in accordance with environmental requirements
use relevant information from method statements, plans and specifications to inform testing, pressure testing and flushing of engineering products and assets
record test results in organisational reporting systems and standard industry documentation in accordance with company procedures and requirements
report - to the designated person - damage or defects to test equipment
deal with problems within your control without delay
refer problems and conditions outside your responsibility to appropriate people using approved procedures
deal with any emergencies that may arise in line with emergency procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
how to interpret method statements, plans and specifications for different test activities and procedures
the lines and procedures for reporting problems associated with test activities including standard industry documentation and relevant company procedures
how to use the various types of tests for mains and services, including removal of excess air from the system
procedures to deal with emergencies
how to use the various types of test equipment
how to remove air from systems and the implications of not doing it
testing methods and procedures that can be adopted to remove excess air from systems
how to operate relevant pressure equipment and why it should be calibrated
the consequences to the environment and people of test failure
the consequences of mechanical failures to pressure ranges during testing
relevant health, safety and environment legislation, procedures and codes of practice including those governing work in excavations, hazardous materials, accidents and personal protective equipment (PPE), confined space, working at height
how to identify damage or defects to test equipment and who to report it to
procedures for referring problems outside your responsibility