Plumbing Installations using Fusion Welded Pipes and Fittings

Applications are being accepted for courses starting in 2024. 

Schedule available by email from [email protected] 

The course is designed to introduce plumbers and pipe fitters with the various aquatherm products related to industrial applications and  standards. The course include hands-on practice using cutting and peeling tools, installation of fastenning techniques, welding saddles, flanged joints, the sliding sleeve technology and the fusion welding equipment

This is a 16 hour course.  Lessons are held as indicated on the prospectus and website.

The course focuses on hand-on skills to fabricate pipe spools using aquatherm fusion welded pipes. This include techniques required to fabricate pipe spools to an acceptable accuracy, with clean cuts prepared for fusion welding, the operation of the fusion welding machine and knowledge on the range of aquatherm materials for specific systems.

Learning Outcome 1: Follow the health and safety regulations when working with power tools and electrical equipment in the workshop

Unit Content

• • The three pin plug: single phase/ three phase

• • Care of flexible cables

• • Double insulation

• • Domestic and commercial distribution boxes and isolators

• • Ladders, stools and basic system scaffold

Learning Outcome 2: Describe the fit-for-purpose usage of a range of aquatherm fittings

Unit Content

• • Green Pipe Systems

• • Blue Pipe Systems

• • Red Pipe Systems

• • Lilac Pipe Systems

• • Black Pipe Systems

• • Orange Pipe Systems

Learning Outcome 3: Identify aquatherm pipes and fittings for specific systems

Unit Content

• • Fasteners

• • Brackets,

• • Supports,

• • Saddles,

• • Flanged joints

• • Sliding sleeve,

• • Tee’s,

• • Elbows,

• • Range of fit for-purpose fittings

Learning Outcome 4: Measure and cut to size pipes with a good preparation for fusion welding

Unit Content

• • Range of blades

• • Reamers,

• • Measuring tape,

• • Steel rulers,

• • Fir-for-purpose jigs

Learning Outcome 5: Set and operate the fusion welding machine

Unit Content

• • Current settings,

• • Time settings,

• • Safety instructions,

• • Care of machine instructions

Learning Outcome 6: Perform pressure testing of fabricated pipe spools

Unit Content

• • The SI units of pressure

• • Recommended test pressure for each system

• • Testing pumps and mediums.

The following are the suggested pre-requisites and/or entry requirements needed:

Pre-Requisites;

• • Candidates must be able to handle vocational tools and are alert to safety procedures

• • Candidates must be responsible to identify safe working environments when working with power tools and electrical equipment in a workshop

• • Candidates must have functional analytical and communication skills

An MCAST Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all students attending more than 80% of lectures.

There are no summative assessments in this course.

Learners are responsible to get their own personal protective equipment as indicated by the lecturer during the course.