Butt Fusion Welding Training - Uisce Éireann Approved
Course Description:
This fully certified course has been developed in conjunction with Uisce Éireann.
It was developed as an upskilling initiative to meet the expansion of the use of Polyethylene Butt Fusion Welding in the Irish Construction sector.
The objective of this course is to provide learners who have previous experience in
Polyethylene Electro/Butt Fusion Welding with the skills to enable them to use Butt Fusion welding equipment to weld/join polyethylene pipe safely on potable water and waste water mains systems using Butt Fusion Techniques to IS EN 13067:2020 standard. This course also includes a module on Hydrostatic Pressure Testing & Chlorination/De-Chlorination. This is an on-site Classroom and Workshop course, and learners will need to be in attendance in full for the 5 days.
This course is fully endorsed by, and run in conjunction with Irish Water and the WWETB.
Certification for this course is by Metlab. For Certification or Testing requirements or queries.
Who should attend ?
This course is ideal for professionals with prior experience in Polyethylene Welding who require certification to align with Uisce Éireann standards.
5 - Day Training Duration
Contact Us
SALES: 051 844922
HIRE: 051 306910
Participants will gain expertise in:
- Conducting pre-use safety and operational checks on equipment
- Inspecting pipes and fittings for defects and deficiencies
- Following Uisce Éireann guidelines as outlined in the Code of Practice and standard detail drawings
- Proper techniques for pipe preparation and butt fusion welding
- Documenting procedures required for water main sign-off
- Performing destructive testing and understanding its requirements
- Hydrostatic Pressure Testing according to IGN/DVGW specifications
- Chlorination and Dechlorination processes for potable water systems
Funding:
This course is being funded for those who are
eligible (Irish PPS no) under the Skills to Advance
Initiative (STA). STA is a SOLAS Initiative in
partnership with WWETB and supported by
Government. STA aims to equip employees with
the skills to progress in their current job, or to take advantage of new job opportunities.
Course Certification:
On successful completion of the course, the learners will receive a: Polyethylene Butt Fusion Welding Certificate
Certified to IS EN 13067: 2020
Also you will recieve a certificate and card for Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
These certifications validate the participant’s ability to meet Uisce Éireann and industry standards.
See below for available dates and to make a booking.
Note: A €300.00 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPACE under the following obligations:
1. Deposit to be paid within 3 days of Booking to guarantee space
2. Cancellation by trainee – 7 days notice (deposit refundable)
3. Deposit is non-refundable when trainee does not attend the arranged training date
4. Once you attend the course in full the €300 deposit will be returned
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Why choose egeplast Ireland?
- Delivered by expert trainers with on-site experience.
- Practical, hands-on sessions tailored for private applications.
- Backed by one of Ireland’s most trusted providers of polyethylene systems training.