Hydro-demolition Water Jetting Training

UKWJA-approved practical training in high-pressure hydro-demolition techniques for concrete and structural work.

Hydro-demolition course overview

This practical module is for operatives undertaking high-pressure water jetting work involving concrete and structures. It covers hydro-demolition techniques in line with UKWJA requirements.

Course Details

  • Hydro-demolition course
  • UKWJA-approved practical module
  • Operational Safety Awareness is required first
  • Safety Awareness certification must be in date
  • Supports the UKWJA operational card pathway
  • Training must be refreshed every three years

Any person involved in the use of water jetting techniques to remove substances such as concrete and refractory linings from existing structures for repair and or replacement of materials.

Entry Requirements

  • Operatives undertaking high-pressure hydro-demolition work involving concrete or structures.
  • Candidates who have passed Operational Safety Awareness
  • Candidates whose Safety Awareness certification is in date

Successful completion of Hydro-demolition alongside in-date Safety Awareness training supports the UKWJA operational card pathway.

Successful candidates can have this module included among the courses detailed on their WJA photo-ID card.

Key Outcome

  • Complete the Hydro-demolition practical module
  • Add the module to an operational card

Hydro-demolition: Course at a Glance

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UKWJA-approved Hydro-demolition module

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High-pressure water jetting

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Safest techniques such as robotic systems, semi-automated systems and manual gun works

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Concrete applications

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Structural work

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Requires machine with an output of 10,000psi at least for the practical

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Mix of theory and practical works

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Operational Safety Awareness required

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Safety Awareness certification must be in date

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Supports the operational card pathway

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Further modules can be added as required

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Refresher training every three years

Hydro-demolition is a practical module. Candidates must successfully complete Operational Safety Awareness before attending. 

How Hydro-demolition Certification Works

Step 1

Complete Safety Awareness

Candidates must successfully complete Operational Safety Awareness before attending this practical module. 

Step 2

Complete the Hydro-demolition module

Candidates attend and successfully complete the Hydro-demolition practical module. 

Step 3

Receive an operational card

Candidates who successfully complete Safety Awareness and the Hydro-demolition module can be issued a UKWJA operational card. 

Additional note: UKWJA training must be refreshed every three years. Further modules can be added while the candidate’s Safety Awareness certification remains in date. 

Hydro-demolition Course Availability

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