Water Jetting Training
Training for Safety – Training for Success
Training Defined by Standards
The WJA is the largest provider of water jetting training in the UK. Our courses are also delivered internationally, most notably in the oil and gas producing areas of the Middle East and North Africa region.
All our training is based on clear standards set in our three codes of practice: for high and
ultra-high pressure water jetting, drain and sewer cleaning, and pressure washing.
This ensures our training is always rigorous and relevant.
Accredited and Professional Programme
Our main course programme is accredited by City & Guilds. Courses are delivered by WJA-registered examination providers and WJA-approved coach/examiners, who are carefully selected and regularly audited.
We also regularly reviewed and update our training so it is always aligned with latest technical developments and regulatory requirements. This means water jetting companies and their operatives can be sure they are receiving the best instruction.
6 Key Advantages
Setting standards
All courses are based on the
WJA’s codes of practice and are
accredited by City & Guilds
Working safely
WJA coaching and practical assessment show operatives the fundamental principles of water jetting to build on for competence
WJA certified
Many service users specify that water jetting must be delivered by operatives who are WJA-trained and certified
Trusted to deliver
WJA training gives service users the confidence that operatives are knowledgeable in water jetting work tasks
Developing skills
Our coaching underpins the learning of practice skills needed for productive and safe use of water jetting systems
Building competence
WJA coaching and examination help teams develop, and build on experience needed to be sustainable, competent and resilient
Setting standards
All courses are based on the
WJA’s codes of practice and are
accredited by City & Guilds
Working safely
WJA coaching and practical assessment show operatives the fundamental principles of water jetting to build on for competence
WJA certified
Many service users specify that water jetting must be delivered by operatives who are WJA-trained and certified
Trusted to deliver
WJA training gives service users the confidence that operatives are knowledgeable in water jetting work tasks
Developing skills
Our coaching underpins the learning of practice skills needed for productive and safe use of water jetting systems
Building competence
WJA coaching and examination help teams develop, and build on experience needed to be sustainable, competent and resilient
1
Company creates a new water jetting operative post
2
Operative achieves an examined pass
of the WJA Safety Awareness course
3
Operative achieves an examined pass
of at least one WJA Practical Module
4
Operative receives a digital certificate and
a digital operational jetting card
3+ Years
5
Operatives achieve an examined pass of the WJA Safety Awareness Recap and a Practical Module held on their current card
3+
Years
6
WJA digital operational jetting card is approved for 3 more years
How It Works
Water Jetting Association courses give operatives a firm foundation for delivering safe water jetting services to a recognised and uniform standard.
They then support operatives in maintaining that standard throughout their careers with a 3-yearly refresher course.
The operatives have 3 months before and 3 months after expiry to refresh their jetting card.
The WJA operates a two-stage coaching and examination process involving theoretical and practical learning. This way, candidates learn the key principles of safe water jetting and they get valuable hands-on experience under the guidance of an experienced WJA coach/examiner.
Safety Awareness
1
day
Safety Awareness
Who should attend?
- New operational trainees
- Water jetting service managers and designers
- Water jetting service supervisors
- Site owners where water jetting tasks are carried out
- Health and safety managers and officers
- Permit issuers
Practical Water Jetting Modules
1
day*
Practical Water Jetting Modules
To receive digital operational water jetting certificates and jetting card cards, candidates must also achieve an examined pass of at least one of five WJA Practical Modules, which provide hands-on instruction in jetting skills.
These are:
*per module
1
day
Pressure Washing
Pressure Washing
Who should attend?
- New operational trainees
- Pressure washing service managers and designers
- Pressure washing service supervisors
- Site owners where pressure washing tasks are carried out
- Permit issuers
- Health and safety managers and officers
Level 2 Water Jetting Technician Certificate
The WJA’s Level 2 Water Jetting Technician Certificate is the WJA’s first qualification for assessing competent water jetting.
It combines our proven City & Guilds courses with a new vocational assessment element to create a qualification, accredited by the ABBE awarding body, that confirms the learner’s competency.
The learner is assessed for competency in their workplace by both observed action and workbook assessment.
Successful candidates can then apply for the WJA’s Competent Operative Card (renewable every three years with practical assessments) and the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card (renewable every five years, with a touch-screen test).
International Training
The WJA now allows its courses to be delivered by approved examination providers and coach/examiners who are based outside the United Kingdom.
This is helping meet growing demand for WJA training courses around the world, notably in the Middle East.
How Candidates Are Assessed
The WJA uses the CLiKAPAD digital response system to examine candidates attending City & Guilds accredited water jetting courses.
Candidates use digital pads to respond to blocks of multiple choice questions set at intervals throughout each course, focusing on specific topics.
At each stage, the WJA approved coach/examiners can see how questions are answered, so can review and discuss topics if they feel it would be helpful.
Using CLiKAPAD helps to counter concerns some candidates have about taking end-of-course written assessments.
It also makes learning more interactive and enjoyable, and helps our coach/examiners support candidates with different learning styles and abilities.
Candidates must get at least 80% of questions right to pass the assessment.
For WJA Practical Modules, a CLIKAPAD assessment is combined with a practical water jetting assessment.
WJA approved coach/examiners observe as candidates carry out water jetting tasks associated with the specific practical modules they are sitting, and must complete them to a standard set by WJA training guidelines.
Course Verification on WJA APP
Water jetting operatives, service users and employers can confirm WJA courses are current by viewing details via the WJA app.
They can also scan a QR code on a WJA jetting card or a WJA digital course certificate.
This provides access to a secure verification portal where course details can be viewed.
Testimonials
Trainer very helpful and great attention to detail. The course is very good and instructor brilliant with knowledge and experience about HPWJ
The course was presented in a professional and friendly manner – made the learning easy
Trainer very helpful and great attention to detail. The course is very good and instructor brilliant with knowledge and experience about HPWJ
The course was presented in a professional and friendly manner – made the learning easy
Enquire about becoming a WJA registered training provider
Interested in delivering accredited water jetting training? Become a WJA Approved Training Provider and join a trusted network recognised across the industry. Contact us to get started.
