ECITB TSBT 02 Technical Test
Each ECITB approved Technical Small Bore Tubing (TSBT) test validates an individual’s skill, ability and job knowledge in a specific task area. Each TSBT consists of a knowledge test and practical activity specified against identified test criteria. These tests can be taken individually or combined.
Description
TSBT 02
Dis-assemble and re-install Small Bore Tubing Assemblies (Twin Ferrule). The candidate has to successfully dismantle, identify faults and defects on small bore tubing assemblies. Then reinstall small bore tubing assemblies using the appropriate tools, equipment and materials as per the specified drawing and specification sheet within set tolerances.
Target Audience
Any personnel who require immediate proof of highly job-specific skills and knowledge tested against specific criteria for the inspection, assembly and installation of Small Bore Tubing Assemblies.
Certification
On completion, successful candidates will receive an ECITB Certificate of Achievement valid for 3 years (stage 3). Unsuccessful candidates must wait a minimum period of 2 weeks between the unsuccessful test session and the next test session to allow for a period of training to address any skills or knowledge gaps.
Revalidation
These tests are valid for a 3-year period. If the candidate attends within this timescale, they would attend a Stage 4 reassessment. Stage 4 is reassessment of Stage 3 every 3 years to check competency levels are met. (If the Certificate has expired, a letter of endorsement from an employing company is required).
Prerequisites
The pre-requisites for ECITB Technical Tests are dependent on whether the individual is classed as a “New Worker” an “Experienced Worker” or a "Private Individual" as defined below
New Worker
An individual who has had no previous industry relevant certification or experience but has attended the relevant ECITB Training Course and was issued with a Work Based Task Assignment (logbook).
Attendance on a Technical Test can commence no sooner than 12 weeks to a maximum of 12 months from course attendance. The ‘New Worker’ shall need to produce their ECITB training course certificate along with a fully completed and signed work based task assignment (logbook)
ECITB Training Course Certificate - Required
Work Based Task Assignment (logbook) - Required
Experienced Worker
An individual who may not have a relevant ECITB training certificate but has relevant industrial background in the discipline, typically from an apprenticeship route in the engineering construction industry, with verifiable relevant and sustained recent experience in relevant discipline activities. A minimum of 3 years sustained relevant discipline experience is required.
Letter of Endorsement - Required
Discipline / Relevant Training Certificates - Required
CV - Can be requested to confirm experience
Private individual
A private individual is not part of an employer’s core crew or currently employed but has relevant industrial background in the discipline, typically from an apprenticeship route in the engineering construction industry, with verifiable relevant and sustained recent experience in relevant discipline activities. A minimum of 3 years sustained relevant discipline experience is required.
Discipline / Relevant Training Certificates - Required
CV - Required
Note: Experienced Workers or Private Individuals who have attend the relevant training course(s) as “refresher training” must wait a minimum period of 2 weeks after course completion before being granted access to the relevant technical test.