WJA Training Courses
All training courses offered by Rioned in association with Jetmasters are Water Jetting Association (WJA) approved and certificated, accredited by City & Guilds (C&G) and recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
Overview
Essential Training
All training courses offered by Andy Guest Jetters and Rioned are Water Jetting Association (WJA) approved and certificated, accredited by City & Guilds (C&G) and recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). The courses are run by Jetmasters. A certificate will be awarded for each practical course successfully passed by candidates. To be valid, they MUST be accompanied by an in-date Safety Awareness Certificate / Photocard. Certificates for all courses are issued by the Water Jetting Association. Delegates must pass a 20-question multiple-choice test at the end of the course. The Water Jetting Safety Awareness course must be retaken every three years to retain registration with the WJA.
Upcoming Training Dates
Training dates for 2023 are still to be confirmed. Please check back soon or contact us [email protected]
| Date | Location | Company | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 15-16, 2024 | Keighley | Andy Guest | Contact Us |
| March 4-5, 2024 | Thetford, Norfolk | Rioned | Contact Us |
| May 13-14, 2024 | Thetford, Norfolk | Rioned | Contact Us |
| August 12-13, 2024 | Keighley | Andy Guest | Contact Us |
| October 14-15, 2024 | Thetford, Norfolk | Rioned | Contact Us |
| December 9-10, 2024 | Keighley | Andy Guest | Contact Us |
Course Benefits
The Water Jetting Association (WJA) is the main provider of water jetting training in the UK.
- Successful candidates are registered with the WJA international database
- Successful candidates are issued with a certificate and a WJA photo-ID card, detailing courses passed
- WJA training is recognised by employers and required by many contractors
- Courses are City and Guilds certified
- WJA training sets a benchmark for skills and operational standards
- It supports safe, productive and sustainable water jetting practice
- It supports workforce development and key operative retention
- It provides quality assurance for prospective customers
Day 1 Training | Safety Awareness
Health and Safety within the water jetting industry is of paramount importance. Trained staff will have a greater awareness and appreciation of safe working practices with high-pressure water jetting equipment. Councils, insurance companies, water utilities and major contractors all demand that staff have the correct training and hold valid Certificates.
The one-day course covers the following areas:
- Applications and Machines
- Legislation and The WJA Codes Of Practice
- Jetting Equipment – Nozzles
- Jetting Equipment – Pumps
- Jetting Equipment – Pressure Controls
- Jetting Equipment – High-Pressure Hoses
- Water Jetting Hazards
- Water Jetting Injuries
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Operational Procedures
Day 2 Training | Drain & Sewer Cleaning
The WJA-accredited course provides trainees with a full appreciation of drain and sewer cleaning techniques and the problems that may be encountered. Instruction is given on the correct use of pressures, nozzles and accessories, along with techniques to overcome difficulties and ensure tasks are carried out safely and efficiently. Following the theoretical session in the classroom, the trainees move outside to undertake practical exercises.
The one-day course covers the following areas:
- Review Key Safety Awareness Issues
- Applications and Machines
- Jetting Equipment – Nozzles and Ancillaries
- Jetting Equipment – High-Pressure Hose
- Jetting Equipment – Machines
- Job Assessment and Planning
- Operational Procedures
- Practical Exercises
COURSE CONTACTS
Tel: +44 (0) 1638 713800
[email protected]