Instrument Pipefitting
Level 2 - International Competence in Engineering – Construction (Red Card)
OCCUPATION PROFILE – INSTRUMENT PIPEFITTER
Engineering construction projects involve the installation of specialised small-bore tubing
which carries gas, water and other process fluids. Instrument Pipefitters must produce, test
and inspect small bore tubing arrangements from isometric drawings for control panel
systems and ancillary equipment used in the Engineering Construction Industry.
Small Bore Tubing (SBT) assemblies are used extensively in the process industry including
onshore and offshore oil and gas processing plants, refineries and petrochemical plants. As
well as crude oil, gas and natural gas liquids (NGL), SBT also features in utility systems such
as high pressure water, chemical injection, sampling and hydraulic fluid. One of their
principal uses is for the connection of instruments to the process plant for monitoring and
control purposes.
A SBT assembly comprises tubing and all associated fittings and can range in size from 1/8"
to 2" outside diameter or metric equivalents. The routing geometry of a given tubing ‘run’ is
often complex involving many in-line junction connectors, support trays, brackets and fittings.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE IN ENGINEERING-CONSTRUCTION (ICE) SCHEME
ICE Validates knowledge and skills against ECITB Standards ensuring people working in the
engineering-construction industries are technically competent. ICE recognises the
importance of continuous training/assessment through the ICE renewal process.
The International Competence in Engineering - Construction (ICE Level 2) Framework
defines the skills and job knowledge required to work in an Engineering-Construction
environment.
ICE Level 2
At ECITB ICE level 2 the individual is typically tasked with routine maintenance activities
such as;
• Mark out and set out small bore tubing configurations to specification
• Shape small bore tubing components through cutting, bending and end preparation
• Fabricate and install small bore tubing supports
• Assemble, disassemble and reinstall small bore tubing assemblies
• Identify and then rectify simple faults and defects in small bore tubing assemblies
All activities at this level will be in accordance with the approved procedures, test
specifications, maintenance schedules and all other relevant international/approved
standards. Additionally all tasking and subsequent activities will be performed under the
direct supervision of a suitably qualified and experienced person.
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COMPONENTS OF ICE LEVEL 2 – INSTRUMENT PIPEFITTING
To achieve the ICE Level 2 Award candidates must successfully complete the following:
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ECITB International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) Foundation
A minimum of 2 Instrument Pipefitting Skill Specific Technical Tests (Level 2)
A minimum of 2 Skill Specific Technical Tests (Level 2)
ECITB International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) - Foundation
The aims of the ECITB IHSP scheme are to ensure that all site personnel worldwide have
reached a recognised level of Health and Safety knowledge and awareness and to enable
them to work on site more safely, reducing the health and safety risk to themselves and
others around them.
To ensure individuals reach the required level of Health and Safety knowledge, all delegates
on each of the courses MUST successfully complete the necessary training programme,
which in all cases includes at least one examination. Successful candidates will then be
rewarded by being issued their unique IHSP photographic passport, transferable worldwide.
Instrument Pipefitting Skill Specific Technical Tests (Level 2)
To achieve the ICE Level 2 award candidates must successfully complete a Minimum of 2 of
the Instrument Pipefitting Skill Specific Technical Tests listed on page 3.
Skill Specific Technical Tests (Level 2)
To achieve the ICE Level 2 award candidates must successfully complete a Minimum of 2
Skill Specific Technical Tests listed on pages 3, 4 and 5.
Relevant ECITB TECHNICAL TRAINING UNITS are available for candidates to attain skills
required to undertake the ECITB Technical Tests
ICE LEVEL 2 VALIDITY & RENEWAL
Validity
Upon successful completion of the appropriate ICE Technical Tests a candidate will receive
an ICE card, which will be valid for 3 years
Renewal
The ICE renewal process assures a candidate’s knowledge, skills and ability are maintained
in line with evolving processes and technical requirements. The renewal process requires
each candidate already holding an ICE card to successfully complete a knowledge only test
after 3 years. The test must be taken no sooner than 3 months prior to the expiry date
on the card and no later than 3 months after the date. Failure to complete the test within
this 6 month window will render the ICE card invalid and necessitate full completion
once more of all tests.
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INSTRUMENT PIPEFITTING SKILL SPECIFIC TECHNICAL TESTS (LEVEL 2)
TIIPF 01
Developing Patterns
The test assesses if a candidate can set out and mark small bore tubing configurations to a
pre-determined specification using suitable marking out and measuring equipment and
within set tolerances
TIIPF 02
Fabricating & Installing Pipe Supports
The test assesses if a candidate can successfully fabricate and install instrument tubing
supports in line with accepted techniques and safe working practices, selecting the
appropriate equipment and materials to complete the fabrication and installation from a
selection available
TIIPF 06
Pipe Bending
The test assesses if a candidate can fabricate a section of tubing to a pre-determined
specification using the appropriate tools and equipment with the fabricated section being
within stated tolerances
TIIPF 10
Preparing Pipe Ends
The test assesses if a candidate can cut and prepare ferrous and non-ferrous tubing using
suitable pipe/tube cutting equipment, to tolerances stated in the specification
ICE APPRENTICESHIPS - INSTRUMENT PIPEFITTING
To achieve an ICE Apprenticeship in Instrument Pipefitting either at Level 2 or Level 3, two
more Skill Specific Technical Tests (Level 2) must be completed in addition to the minimum
two Instrument Pipefitting Skill Specific Technical Tests (Level 2) and two Skill Specific
Technical Tests (Level 2). This brings the total requirement to six Level 2 Technical Tests.
A full list of all other Skill Specific Technical Tests (Level 2) is included below.
SKILL SPECIFIC TECHNICAL TESTS (LEVEL 2)
International Mechanical Fitting
TIMF 01
Measuring and Inspecting Engineering Components
TIMF 02
Marking out Engineering Components
TIMF 03
Making and Fitting Mechanical Components
International Mechanical Maintenance
TIMM 04
Maintaining Bearings and seals
TIMM 08
Maintaining Belt and Chain Drives
TIMM 09
Maintaining Shafts and Couplings
International Mechanical Joint Integrity
TIMJI 01
Dismantling, Assembling and Hand Torquing Flanged Joints
TIMJI 02
Dismantling, Assembling and Hand Torquing Clamp Connectors
International Electrical Installation
TIEI 04
Installing Electrical Distribution Systems
TIEI 06
Installing Circuit Protective Devices
TIEI 13
Installing Earthing Equipment
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International Electrical Maintenance
TIEM 01
Inspecting and Testing Protective Devices
TIEM 03
Inspecting and Testing Electrical Hand Tools
TIEM 04
Inspecting and Testing Electrical Distribution Circuits
TIEM 08
Maintaining AC Electric Motors
TIEM 09
Maintaining DC Electric Motors
International Supporting Engineering - Construction Activities
TISECA 01
Marking Out to Required Specification
TISECA 02
Interpreting Engineering Drawings
TISECA 03
Shaping Engineering Components Using Hand Tools
TISECA 04
Joining Materials by Tack Welding
International Pipefitting
TIPF 01
Setting Out Pipework and Marking Out
TIPF 03
Preparing Pipe Ends using Portable Edge Preparation Machines
TIPF 11
Preparing and Assembling Screwed Pipework
International Plating
TIPL 01
Marking out plate, structural steelwork and pipework
TIPL 02
Developing patterns for platework
TIPL 05
Forming Plate by Rolling
International Rigging
TIRIG 01
Moving Engineering Loads by Manual Operation
TIRIG 02
Lifting and Slinging Engineering - Construction Materials Safely
TIRIG 03
Lifting and Cross Hauling Engineering - Construction Materials Safely
International Steel Erecting
TISE 01
Slinging and Lifting Engineering Loads
TISE 02
Rigging & Working with Lifting Equipment
TISE 03
Erecting Steelwork Structures
TISE 04
Erecting Pre-formed Plate
International Non-Critical Welding
Manual Metal Arc (MMA) / Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
NCMMA 01 Non-Critical MMA Plate Welding - 1G Butt (Square Edge)
NCMMA 02 Non-Critical MMA Plate Welding – 1G Single V Butt Weld
NCMMA 03 Non-Critical MMA Plate Welding – 1F Single-Sided Fillet Weld
NCMMA 04 Non-Critical MMA Plate Welding – 2G Butt (Square Edge)
NCMMA 05 Non-Critical MMA Plate Welding – 2G Single V Butt Weld
NCMMA 06 Non-Critical MMA Plate Welding – 2F Single-Sided Fillet Weld
NCMMA 07 Non-Critical MMA Pipe Welding – 1G Single V Butt Weld
Metal Inert Gas (MIG) / Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
NCMIG 01
Non-Critical MIG Plate Welding - 1G Butt (Square Edge)
NCMIG 02
Non-Critical MIG Plate Welding – 1G Single V Butt Weld
NCMIG 03
Non-Critical MIG Plate Welding – 1F Single-Sided Fillet Weld
NCMIG 04
Non-Critical MIG Plate Welding – 2G Butt (Square Edge)
NCMIG 05
Non-Critical MIG Plate Welding – 2G Single V Butt Weld
NCMIG 06
Non-Critical MIG Plate Welding – 2F Single-Sided Fillet Weld
NCMIG 07
Non-Critical MIG Pipe Welding – 1G Single V Butt Weld
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International Non-Critical Welding (continued)
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) / Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
NCTIG 01
Non-Critical TIG Plate Welding - 1G Butt (Square Edge)
NCTIG 02
Non-Critical TIG Plate Welding – 1G Single V Butt Weld
NCTIG 03
Non-Critical TIG Plate Welding – 1F Single-Sided Fillet Weld
NCTIG 04
Non-Critical TIG Plate Welding – 2G Butt (Square Edge)
NCTIG 05
Non-Critical TIG Plate Welding – 2G Single V Butt Weld
NCTIG 06
Non-Critical TIG Plate Welding – 2F Single-Sided Fillet Weld
NCTIG 07
Non-Critical TIG Pipe Welding – 1G Single V Butt Weld
International Instrument and Controls
TIIC 01
Calibrating and Function-Checking Pressure Measurement Systems
TIIC 03
Installing and Commissioning Flow Measurement Systems
TIIC 13
Isolating and Checking Fluid Powered Systems
International Non Destructive Testing
TINDT 05
Examining Welded Joints Using the Visual Inspection Method
TINDT 06
Determining NDT Requirements
International Design and Draughting
TIDD001
Producing reading and extracting technical information from engineering and
construction drawings
TIDD002
Producing engineering and construction drawings to specified draughting
conventions using a CAD system
International Small Bore Tubing
TISBT 02
Disassembling and Reinstalling Small Bore Tubing Assemblies
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