GRP Bonder Qualification
GRP PIPE BONDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION / ASSESSMENT
ECC has, in close cooperation with renowned stakeholders, set competence profiles for professionals working on GRP pipe systems. The certification of the professional competence requirements are in accordance with the ISO 14692, as determined
General test criteria for exam pieces:
- All joints/connections have to pass a hydro test.
- Test spools shall pass a hydro test, using a three times higher pressure then the design pressure for over one hour.
- For Hi-pressure, specific test protocols are applicable
The execution of the tests will be supervised/Assessed by a ECC authorized examiner whilst using control equipment according to the ECC spec.
Examination details:
- ECC enforces and monitors the quality and independency of all by ECC licensed examination organizations and authorized examiners. The examinations shall be supervised/Assessed by a ECC authorized examiner whilst using control equipment according to the ECC spec. During the theoretical and practical exams, the ECC examination regulations are applicable.
For bonder:
- Practical test: the candidate has to produce a joint in accordance with the desired certification level and range.
For spool builder:
Practical test: the candidate shall produce a joint in accordance with the desired certification level and range and includes making calculations based on manufacturing literature and listing the tools needed.
- Shall execute a hydro test under supervision
- Shall make a report about the own exam spool
- Shall make a report about a prepared exam spool
For pipe fitter:
Practical test: the candidate has to produce a joint in accordance with the desired certification level and range and includes making calculations based on manufacturing literature and listing the tools needed. In addition, the candidate has shall calculate and perform a hydro Test.
