Course Overview
The Small Bore Tubing Integrity Course is a 3 day course taught at the Ecoman Academy.
Attendees learn about the theoretical, practical and safety aspects of the manufacture of
small bore tubing assemblies with twin ferrule compression fittings.
Additionally, the course includes an assessment of candidates’ skills and understanding.
Also, a high-quality, personalized course book, certification of skills achievement, and give
attendees and employers confidence that the correct methods and culture are being
adopted and used.
To provide delegates with the training required to demonstrate the knowledge and practical
skills of working with Small Bore Tubing Systems through an individual knowledge test and
practical exercises, giving an understanding of the relationship between installation
requirements and health and safety in the workplace, how to contribute to a good working
relationship and identify hazards in the workplace.
Who Should Attend this Course?
People working with twin ferrule compression fittings and tube line fabrication.
All persons who have responsibility for the installation or inspection of small bore pipe work and
fittings.
What do you learn on the Course?
Assembly and disassembly of twin ferrule fittings
Tube versus pipe
Tube preparation
Hydraulic tube bending principles
Planning the route
Associated threads
Course Content
SBT Systems overview
Health and safety
Use of engineering drawings
Environmental and/or corrosion issues
Tube and component identification
Tube and component selection
Tube and component storage and handling
Tube and component installation and maintenance
Tube and component assembly, disassembly, reassembly
Common do's and don'ts
Differences between taper and parallel threads and how to identify both
Thread lubricants, sealants and tapes and how to use both correctly
Tube cutting
Tube de-burring
Tube bending
Practical exercises include:
How to correctly identify fittings/components from different manufacturers including
sizing, material etc.
Twin ferrule mechanical grip fitting assembly, disassembly and reassembly.
Rolled offset calculating, marking up, cutting, deburring and bending tube.
Tube gain calculating, marking up, cutting, de-burring and bending tube.
Installing a SBT run and associated components into existing SBT system and
subjecting to quality control procedures
HSE and Step Change Overview of HCR
Health and Safety associated with SBT activities
P & ID's for SBT systems
SBT systems and components
Isolation of SBT systems
Correct dismantling techniques
Fitting types
Tubing, layout and supports
Component inspection and fault finding
Correct use of tools for cutting, prep, bending
Tube bending practices
Correct assembly and installation of fittings
Joint inspection
Course test - practical and written
Contribute to good, safe relationships in the working environment
SBT systems and components
Isolation of SBT systems
Correct dismantling techniques
Types of fittings used by manufacturers
Tubing selection and identification
Inspection of components and fault finding
Correct use of tools - tube cutting, coning and threading
Tube bending
Correct assembly of fittings
Installation of SBT components and assemblies
Course Delivery
Classroom and workshop training by ECITB Certified Trainers.
Course Length
3 Days
50% Practical
50% Theoretical
Special Requirements
Delegates are required to provide the following:
Their own PPE (coveralls, safety glasses & safety footwear)
