Did the course today, and enjoyed it, and learned a lot about H & S, and agree it was inclined more to drain cleaning.
The other lads on the course were all from drain cleaning companies, and had to be there as new regulations, so I was unable to ask a lot more questions ( every time I tried to ask they all moaned because they just wanted to get out of there )
Bit frustrating not to be able to try out all the big machinery they had there, but when everyone had gone I was offered a go but I did not have proper boots !
It was fascinating learning about the high pressures when using cutting/ drain cleaning equipment, and the range of jets ranging from the little ones to the big warthog monsters.
I learned about the pressure increasing using smaller bore nozzles, and the need to change to different machines, also I understand now how the pump works, and different range of volume, and pressure effects the cleaning.
Maths is not my strong point, but is handy knowing how to convert bars into psi etc.
And there was the horror show of injuries done by high pressure water . . . . . I was amazed looking at first picture just looked like a nasty nick, but showing other side of hand totally burst down to bone right up to elbow!
Last thing is exam of 20 questions, quite common sense, and then a photo, and you get a City & Guilds certificate & ID card backed water jetting association. Trainer said more and more companies are asking for these now, don't know if that is true.
Anyway just need some real experience now, and to make a lot of mistakes, and I will be on my way, already got a few bookings with my present wc customers, and I explained I was just starting out, but I would guarantee the work.
Please forgive the bad grammar, and thank you for the kind replies you have given to what must seem inane questions
