MSMSS00019: Operate a Drain Cleaning System

2 DAYS
MSMSS00018 Operate a high pressure water jetting system

This nationally recognised course is designed for persons who operate drain-cleaning equipment.

Participants will develop their knowledge to operate a drain cleaning system which may be used to clean, unblock or remove debris from a closed drain (pipe) or open channel drainage system.

It includes skills to operate drain cleaning equipment independently in a safe manner and guide assistant operator/s within the drain cleaning team.

The session is delivered and assessed through both classroom and practical activities.

This course meets the requirements of AS 42331.1: 2013 High-pressure water jetting systems – Safe operation and maintenance, or its authorised replacement and Safe Work Australia Guide for Managing Risks from High-Pressure Water Jetting (December 2013), its, State/Territory equivalent (where one exists) or the authorised replacement.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this course.

COURSE DURATION
2 Full Days (8 hours per day)

CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment in:

MSMSS00019 Operate a drain cleaning system

  • MSMWJ305      Operate a drain cleaning system
  • MSMWHS200  Work safely
  • MSMPER200    Work in accordance with an issued permit
  • MSMWHS110   Follow emergency response procedures

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Prepare and set up a drain cleaning unit safely.
• Identify hazards in drain cleaning environments and implement controls.
• Identify and select correct nozzles and tools for various applications in both sewer, stormwater and pipe applications.
• Identify nozzle behaviours.
• Best practice techniques used for drain cleaning and combination units.
• Plan and safely carry out drain cleaning works.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues with units.
• Understand basic concepts of pipe flows in sewer, stormwater and pipework.
• Maintenance of units and drain cleaning equipment.
• Incident reporting and investigation