Pipe fitting

Pipe fitting or pipefitting is the occupation of installing or repairing piping or tubing systems that convey liquid, gas, and occasionally solid materials. This work involves selecting and preparing pipe or tubing, joining it together by various means, and the location and repair of leaks.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with will be able to link pipes, pipefittings and pipelines devices in accordance with industry code of practice This competence will enhance the ability of learners to contribute to ensuring that teamwork is more effective in workplaces, as well as contribute to transforming workplaces into sites of learning. This competence will minimise water losses and disruptions on reticulation systems through leaks and other faults and will contribute towards the effective and efficient operations of sustainable water services to communities.

 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Knowledge of pipes, assocciated fittings, valves and meters. Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings.

 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE
  • Pipes of dissimilar and similar specifications (material and size).
  • Pipes HDPE, Fibre Cement, uPVC, steel, stainless steel, cast iron, galvanised iron, copper, concrete, GRP, mPVC, Polypropylene.
  • Associated fittings Bends, elbows, Tee pieces, Y pieces, all valves, meters, hydrants, jointing fittings, repair couplings.
  • Valves: Flow control valves, pressure sustaining valves, air-relief valves, pressure relief valves, pressure reducing valves, back-flow preventers, non-return valves, reflux valves.
  • Water meters: Combination water meter, spiral, turbine, magnetic, electro-magnetic, piston, jet, psm, ultra-sonic.
  • Safety equipment: Gloves, goggles, overalls, boots, mask, earplugs, helmet, torch, breathing aids, gum boots.
  • Tools and equipment: All prescribed tools associated with tasks.
  • Legislation: Current and relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
  • Records/Reports: Time sheets, log books, accident reports, injury reports, incident reports, daily meter reading data, job cards.
  • Work procedures: Best operating procedures as laid down in terms of organisational policies. Legislation includes but is not limited to Occupational, Health and Safety Act no 85 of 1993.
  • Standards: To reference the latest relevant South African national Standards/SABS.
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