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Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

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Information about Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

Designing, installing and maintaining piping systems on construction sites or commercial fabrication facilities.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and company-specific requirements for safe working practises and procedures,
  • Importance and benefits of recognised Industry safety passport schemes,
  • How to work safely, personal site safety responsibilities and how to respond to and provide solutions to problems and emergencies
  • Engineering practices and principles including reading engineering drawings and marking out techniques,
  • Mathematical techniques and formula related to the fabrication, development and installation of pipework systems,
  • How to correctly select and safely use hand tools, mechanical tools and equipment in differing environments for the fabrication, repair, installation and decommissioning of pipework systems,
  • Common and specialist pipe materials such as ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic including fittings associated with the pipework components and systems,
  • Pipework preparation, fabrication, installation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning techniques commonly used throughout the Engineering Construction industry,
  • Appropriate codes, practices and industry standards and their application to ensure quality requirements are met.

  Skills

  • Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,
  • Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
  • Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
  • Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,
  • Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,
  • Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,
  • Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,
  • Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,
  • Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,
  • Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,
  • Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.

  Behaviours

  • Work with others to effectively and efficiently complete the allocated tasks,
  • Solve problems within their area of responsibility by applying technical skills and knowledge to define, identify, evaluate and select alternative solutions if required,
  • Take responsibility as an individual and team member for the quality of the work,
  • Support their own learning and development and that of others through activities such as mentoring and sharing of expertise and knowledge,
  • Act ethically, displaying maturity, honesty, integrity and responsibility,
  • Work safely in accordance with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and company-specific requirements,
  • Maintain a safe, clean and tidy work area,
  • Check for and identify potential hazards in the workplace and take collective responsibility to maintain a safe working environment,
  • Question unsafe behaviours and incorrect work practises and procedures.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Construction and the built environment
• Qualification level: 3; Equal to A level
• Course duration: 42 months
• Maximum funding: £21,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • pipefitter

View more information about Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.