Combined EUSR - Electro Fusion & Butt Fusion Welding

Up to 3 days
8 MAX

Our safety training is mapped to both National Occupational Standards and EUSMUN10 (aligned to NCO). Techniques are applicable to both types of materials, which are PE80 (MDPE) and PE100 (HDPE or HPPE). Materials are applicable to pipe sizes from 20mm to 710mm. Larger diameters should focus on manufacturer guidance and familiarisation may be required. For Butt Fusion Welding materials are applicable to all sizes of pipe for both service and mains.

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Course Objectives

  • Provide operators and supervisors with the best working practices for Electro Fusion & Butt Fusion Welding
  • Follow clear and concise instruction for Electro & Butt Fusion Welding techniques
  • Candidates create a test sample that is destructively crush tested during training
  • Carry out Electro Fusion & Butt Fusion welding to meet specifications and guidance on or to the following:
  • WIS 4-32-08 June 2016 Issue 4                           
    The fusion jointing of polyethylene pressure pipeline systems using PE80 (MDPE) and PE100 (HDPE or HPPE) materials.
  • EN12201 Pipe and Fittings
    Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 2: Pipes
  • GIS/PL2-2:2014. GIS/PL2-2:
    Polyethylene pipes & fittings for transport of natural gas and suitable manufactured gas – Part 2: Pipes for use at pressures.
  • National Occupational Standards EUSMUNC10
  • BS ISO 12176 – 2, Fusion equipment
  • HSG185 (H&S in excavations)

Certification

  • EU Skills - EUSR SMART card with photo id, qualification stated on back of card 
  • EU Skills – EUSR Virtual Registration is available upon request in lieu of plastic SMART card
  • Electronic Groundforce Training certificate also provided via email
  • EUSR qualifications are valid for 3 years,
  • On or before your qualification(s) expiry date you’ll need to renew in order for qualification(s) to stay on the EU Skills register
Certification

Who Will Benefit?

Anyone who carries out, oversees, manages, signs off on or requires the knowledge of Electro & Butt Fusion Welding techniques.

Additional Information

The standard NOVICE COMBINED Electro & Butt Fusion is delivered over 3 days for up to 8 candidates. There is flexibility for the NOVICE COMBINED Electro & Butt Fusion to be delivered over 2 days if 4 or less candidates are attending.

The EXPERIENCED COMBINED Electro & Butt Fusion course is delivered over 2 days for a max of 8 candidates.

Our safety training is mapped to both National Occupational Standards and EUSMUN10 (aligned to NCO). Techniques are applicable to both types of materials, which are PE80 (MDPE) and PE100 (HDPE or HPPE). Materials are applicable to pipe sizes from 20mm to 710mm. Larger diameters should focus on manufacturer guidance and familiarisation may be required. For Butt Fusion Welding materials are applicable to all sizes of pipe for both service and mains.

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Did you know that once you’ve completed and passed your course qualification(s) and EU Skills have registered them, they are available to view and check 24/7 here. You’ll just need to enter your EUSR ID and Surname.

Please note:

  • EUSR qualifications that have not yet been registered by our administration team won’t show. For example, if you were on a course yesterday.
  • EUSR qualifications that are expired won’t display (even if 1 single day expired)
  • Groundforce Training are here to help with any questions, contact: 0800 0232663 groundforcetraining@vpplc.com

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Date27 Jan 2025 -29 Jan 2025
Distance0 miles
LocationBryn, Wigan
Duration3 days
Remaining Spaces7
£1185Per person(Excl VAT)

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