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NCCER Pipelayer Level 1
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NCCER
This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Identify PPE and use it properly • Describe trade hazards and safety precautions • Identify underground utility locations • Safely use hand and power tools • Identify and use dewatering equipment • Attach rigging to piping system components • Direct load movement using hand signals • Explain pipe delivery procedures • Identify types of pipe and their characteristics • Cut, bevel, and inspect PVC and ductile iron pipe …see more skills below.
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Skills
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…skills continued… • Identify pipe joints/fittings • Make mechanical, slip, and restrained joints • Use pipe lasers, optical levels, and transits • Describe hazards of confined spaces and trench work • Identify trench safety systems • Describe the function and use of bedding materials • Explain how to troubleshoot and prime pumps • Describe how to pressure test water systems • Explain how to chlorinate water systems and test for bacteria • Describe how to test and clean storm and sewer systems