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PMASUP245

Break and Make Flange Joints Using Hand Tools 

The AWCC Break and Make Flange Joints program has been specifically designed by industry experts with many years of mechanical knowledge that are interested in sharing their real field experience.

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Course Overview

Course code: PMASUP245 (Add the Enter and work in confined spaces RIIWHS202E upon request)
Investment: $370 AUD (+ EWCS $290 AUD)
Duration: 1 Day

The AWCC Break and Make Flange Joints program has been specifically designed by industry experts with many years of mechanical knowledge that are interested in sharing their real field experience. This unit of competency aligns to the technical information found in:

ASME PCC-1-2019 Guidelines for pressure boundary bolted flange joint assembly.

The course is aimed at those working in industries that involve the construction and maintenance of pressure containment vessels such as pipelines, hydrocarbon transfer stations, refineries and process plants. In addition, other job roles that include the breaking and making of manifolds associated with Blow Out Prevention devices and associated equipment within the Oil & Gas Drilling and Well Servicing industries.

Exclusive to the AWCC program, the course not only covers the use of hand tools to break and make bolted flanges but goes further to include the use of pneumatic and hydraulic powered torque wrenches and pressure testing operations that demonstrates to participants the integrity of the newly installed fibre and soft metal gaskets within the unique AWCC piping or manifold system.

Replicating real life work scenarios and experience is the AWCC goal.

Break & Make Flange Joints Using Hand Tools Course Outcomes

By enrolling in the AWCC Break and Make Flange Joints using hand tools course participants will gain the following skill and knowledge:

  • Refer to the relevant sections of ASME PCC-1-2019 Guidelines for pressure boundary bolted flange joint assembly.
  • Understand Permitted Work and processes including pre-job checks and worksite inspections.
  • Confirm Work Site is De-pressurised, and Isolations are in place.
  • Identify Flange Serial Numbers along with Gasket Types.
  • Understand Tool Types and Applications.
  • Flange Inspection Prior to Breaking or Dismantling.
  • Inspecting Flange Components.
  • Correct Procedures for Flange Preparation.
  • Installation and Assembly Methods and Instructions.
  • Undertake post flange and gasket installation pressure testing and checks and inspections.
  • Installation and Maintenance Record Keeping.
  • Reporting Expectations following site policies and procedures.

Training and Assessment is predominately conducted at the Australian Well Control’s training Centre in East Brisbane fortnightly. Alternatively, AWCC can come to you upon request, our unique practical training facilities make us highly mobile without compromising on training quality and/or learner experience.

Key Features of the AWCC Break & Make Flange Joints Training Program

  • All Resources Designed and Built in-house by industry experts (quality guaranteed)
  • Unique one of Flange Management Training Simulators for Quality Practical Exercises and Assessment
  • Highly Mobile offering field-based training in a cost-effective way.
  • Demonstrated use of pneumatic and hydraulic torque equipment.
  • Pressure Testing Training Included.
  • Competitively Priced.

Bookings

  • Name Date Time Location Cost
    Break and make flanged joints using hand tools 24 June 2025 08:00 am - 12:30 pm AWCC Brisbane $370.00
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Contact us on 07 4638 0532 or email admin@wellcontrolcentre.com.au today to find out more!

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