MJI 10

ECITB Mechanical Joint Integrity

MJI 10 Hand Torque Bolted Connection Techniques

Course Summary

The ECITB offers a method of training and validating skills in the specialist critical bolting area. Training courses, Work Based Task Assignments (WBTA) and Technical Tests cover isolations, dismantling techniques, inspection of components, alignment techniques and clamp connectors as well as assembly and tightening techniques in specialist critical bolting. These short courses teach detailed, critical skills through approved training providers based on the ECITB Technical Training Standards.

Course Duration

• 1 day

Course Content

This unit specifies the skilled performance expected of persons trained to dismantle, inspect, prepare, assemble and tighten flanged and clamp connector pipe joints using hand torque equipment.

• Health & Safety
• Instruction and practice in observing health & safety requirements and approved working practices
• Prepare work areas for the preparation and tightening of flanged and clamp connector pipe joints
• Prepare equipment for the preparation and tightening of flanged and clamp connector pipe joints
• Prepare materials for the preparation and tightening of flanged and clamp connector pipe joints
• Dismantle, inspect, prepare, assemble and tighten flanged and clamp connector pipe joints
• Reinstate the work area after the preparation and tightening of flanged and clamp connector pipe joints

Pre-requisites

• Candidates must have a basic mechanical background preferably in pipe-fitting, mechanical fitting etc.

PPE Requirements

• Safety footwear
• Eye protection
• Coveralls
• Ear protection
• Gloves
• Safety helmet