Tube Fitting Installation and Hydrogen Competency Course

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Course overview:

This course has been produced exclusively by Northern Valve and Fitting Company and Hydrogen Safe. This course allows for increased hands-on knowledge of tube fitting, while also increasing safety awareness of hydrogen gas applied in related systems. This course is split into two sections – a 1 day online theory-based hydrogen competency course to increase safety awareness and a 1 day practical-based NVFCL tube fitting course in various settings.

Course content:

Section 1 – Level 1 Hydrogen Safety Competency (day 1) – Remote In-Person

• Hydrogen fundamentals, including the properties, storage and transportation of hydrogen
• Current policies and uses of hydrogen
• Risk assessments and considerations for hydrogen systems
• Hydrogen related hazards, including similarities and differences with other gases
• Hazard risk reduction strategies

 Section 2 – NVFCL Tube Fitting (day 2) – In-Person on site

• Tubing with a focus safe selection related to gas and liquid applications
• Tube fitting history
• Installation and reassembly procedures
• Understanding leakage
• Thread identification and sealing techniques
• Selecting fittings that reduce leakage
• Tube bending, theory and practical
• Theoretical and practical examination to measure understanding
• Course evaluation

Who should attend:

This course is designed to benefit anyone interested in gas systems, who may be involved with the use of hydrogen now or in the future during efforts to decarbonise. This could include installation technicians, pipe fitters, project engineers & managers, system designers and procurement specialists.

Assessments:

Each delegate must successfully complete:

• A multiple choice examination for section 1 hydrogen competency – this is to verify understanding of the properties and hazard risk reduction strategies applied for hydrogen gas systems. A level 1 hydrogen safety qualification will be gained alongside a Bronze Hydrogen Safe Verification Register e-card (valid for 2 years).
• A theoretical examination and practical test for section 2 – this is to confirm understanding of the course, and show successful application of taught skills. Delegates will assemble components which will be burst tested to verify safe installation procedures have been applied. A NVFCL certificate will be gained on successful completion (valid for 3 years).

Qualifications:

• NVFCL Certificate
• Level 1 Hydrogen Safety Practises Award

Course Pricing (per cohort up to 10):

• Day 1: £2,500 + awarding body costs (dependent on number of delegates)
• Day 2: £3,700

Total Course Cost: £6,200 + awarding body costs (excl. VAT)

If you are interested in booking, please complete the enquiry form below and include details of how many people you would like to attend.