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A farewell from friends
Peter Stacey, NADC Chairman sent us this heartfelt tribute to Lorraine.
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I heard the tragic news of the loss of Lorraine Scale.
Having known Lorraine for many years in her capacity as the owner of the Drain Trader magazine, she meant far more to both Martin Beattie and myself than just the proprietor of an industry magazine. We both considered her to be a friend who would go far and beyond to help us in any way she could.
During the formation of the National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC) it was Lorraine who had the wisdom and foresight to recognise how our industry must
move forward, and the importance of such an Association as ours.
With Lorraine’s help, we were given the opportunity (at no cost) to set up our very first exhibition stand in conjunction with the Drain Trader. This was to be the start of building an awareness across the industry of the Association and its aims and objectives. Without Lorraine’s help, the Association would never have grown to what it is today. For this, Martin and I are truly, and personally, thankful.
Although Lorraine had relinquished the helm in recent years, I’m sure she will always be
remembered by all the people she encountered for her professionalism and kindness.
Agreat loss to the industry.
My, and Martin’s, thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends in their time of mourning.
Water Jetting Training moves up a level
The first competency qualification for water jetting has been launchedin a move the Water Jetting Association describes as a game changer.
The new Level 2 Water Jetting Technician Certificate is accredited by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE), which is regulated by Ofqual.
The Water Jetting Association (WJA) has developed it to support the upskilling of operatives, improve productivity and safety and to provide a pathway for career development.
John Jones, Vice-President of the WJAand 50
chairman of its Training and Safety Committee, said: “Our new level 2 qualification sets the bar for water jetting training at a new, higher level. It has already been welcomed by contractors and service users. We believe it’s a game changer.
“The qualification clearly establishes water jetting as a skilled occupation. We want to elevate the perception of water jetting within the sectors our members operate in.”
Training for the certificate, which qualifies holder for a CSCS Card, has two parts. First, candidates undertake directed study by attending and passing the WJACity & Guilds
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www.draintraderltd.com accredited Safety Awareness course.
This is a one-day class-based course that covers key aspects of safe water jetting operation, including types of equipment, site set up, risk assessment, and emergency procedures.
Delegates must then pass two practical WJA training modules, both also City & Guilds accredited. The Surface Preparation module is mandatory, as this teaches the use of both semi-automatic and manual water jetting techniques.
Delegates must then select at least one of three other modules: Drain and Sewer
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