Objective

To ensure a candidate has the skills, knowledge and ability to use hydraulic torque equipment to accurately dismantle, prepare, assemble and tighten a bolted connection and store the equipment safely after use.

Target Group

Candidates who required complete a formal assessment of their job
knowledge, skills and ability in each Mechanical Joint Integrity subject.

Prerequisites

New Workers only:
A) ECITB MJI Approved Course Certificate
B) Completed Work Based Task Assignment signed off by the supervisor
(Completed within 12 months of the training course)
Experienced Workers:
A) Previous Certificate of Bolting training (where applicable)
B) Company Letter of Endorsement
Existing Workers:
A) Previous ECITB Certificate of Achievement
B) Company Letter of Endorsement (where applicable)

Examination

On successful completion of both knowledge and practical, candidates will be awarded an ECITB approved certificate which is valid for 3 years

Course Contents

Knowledge Test:
The knowledge test requires an 80% pass rate and on successful
completion of the knowledge test the candidate will proceed to a practical activity test against identified test criteria

Practical Test
The examiner must observe the candidate following the 9 activities below:
1. Prepare work areas for the dismantling, preparation, assembly and tightening of bolted clamp connections using hydraulic torque equipment
2. Prepare equipment for the dismantling, preparation, assembly and tightening of bolted clamp connections using hydraulic torque equipment
3. Prepare materials for the dismantling, preparation, assembly and tightening of bolted clamp connections using hydraulic torque equipment
4. Inspecting and reporting on condition of 3 clamp connector examples not part of the main test
5. Dismantle the assembled flange joints
6. Prepare and assemble clamp connections
7. Tighten bolts using hydraulic torque equipment
8. Check integrity of assembled bolted connection
9. Reinstate the work area after the assembly and tightening of bolted connections using hydraulic torque equipment
The examiner must measure and check that the candidate has achieved:
• The dimensions and torqueing of the bolted clamp connection is within the set tolerances