Uisce Éireann endorsed

Butt fusion welder training

A five-day assessed programme: three days of butt fusion followed by two days of Hydrostatic Pressure Testing, including Chlorination and Dechlorination.

Butt fusion pipe welding on site
Uisce Éireann endorsedBF plus pressure testing

Course details

Who it is for

Experienced polyethylene pipe operatives who need a Uisce Éireann-endorsed butt fusion welding qualification.

What it covers

Machine setup, facing and alignment, bead control, fusion parameters, cooling, inspection and safe testing of completed pipework.

Course structure

Three days of butt fusion training followed by two days of Hydrostatic Pressure Testing, including Chlorination and Dechlorination.

Assessment

Written assessment and observed practical work covering butt fusion and pressure-testing activities.

Certification

Butt Fusion certification together with pressure-testing certification and an ID card on successful completion.

Course format

5 days

Delivery

Theory and practical

Standard

IS EN 13067:2020

Endorsement

Uisce Éireann

Location

Waterford