The new Level 2 Water Jetting Technician Certificate is accredited by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE).

John Jones, vice-president of the WJA and chair of its Safety and Training Committee, said: “The qualification sets the bar for water jetting training at a higher level. We believe it’s a game changer.”

Water jetting is increasingly used in construction, building refurbishment and maintenance for a range of tasks, including surface cleaning, drain and sewer jetting, material cutting and hydrodemolition.

The new Level 2 certificate is designed to help eliminate, reduce and control the risks associated with these processes, explains John Jones: “For the first time, it creates a water jetting qualification that combines tested theoretical and practical learning with guided on-the-job learning.

“It clearly establishes water jetting as a skilled occupation, which we hope will help elevate the perception of the process within the many sectors in which our members operate.”  Visit: www.waterjetting.org.uk