Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Training

About this course:

We offer two distinct one day training courses. An Operative Course and a Supervisor Course. The aim of both courses is to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to Safely carry out Hydrostatic Pressure Testing in accordance with IGN 4-01-03 2015: Issue 2 which is the adopted Irish Water Standard. Both courses are provided and run in partnership with Eng Tech Services Water Management at our training facilities in Waterford

Who should attend ?

Persons wishing to gain certification for Hydrostatic Pressure Testing in accordance with IGN 4-01-03 2015: Issue 2 which is the adopted Irish Water Standard.

1 - Day Training Duration

Contact Us

SALES: 051 844922
HIRE: 051 306910

Course Objectives

Operative Course 

Each Participant will be required to carry out a Hydrostatic Pressure test on PE Pipework as part of the training course.

  • Understand why pressure testing is carried out and what it can tell us.
  • Identify the different pipe materials and select the most appropriate test procedures.
  • Identify test equipment, pressure pumps, data logger, flow meters and fittings and select the most appropriate ones for the test being carried out.
  • Identify the most appropriate filling and test location and select the correct test pressure.
  • Conduct a pressure test in accordance with IGN 4-01-03 2015: Issue 2.

Supervisor Course

This course is suited to supervising Site Engineers/Project managers.
On successful completion of the course individuals will be able to:

  • Understand why pressure testing is carried out and what it can tell us.
  • Identify the different pipe materials and select the most appropriate test pressures.
  • Identify test equipment, pressure pumps, data logger, flow meters and fittings and select the most appropriate ones for the test being carried out.
  • Understand Pipework and Testing terminology .
  • Explain and understand Pass/Fail criteria
  • Carry out the relevant calculations to establish % Air Content and Test Durations.
  • Understand industry best practice when carrying out Type 1, Type 2 and Service Connection Tests in accordance with IGN 4-01-03 2015; Issue 2
  • Understand the required Test Analysis and Reporting requirements.
  • Retrieve Logger Data and carry out three point analysis in accordance with IGN 4-01-03 2015: Issue 2
  • Provide an understanding and demonstrate safe practice when carrying out tests.
On successful completion of the Training Course you will receive an ETS ID Card which is valid for 3 years.
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