The MSMSS00017 – Use high pressure water jetting equipment (Refresher) course is designed for water jetting assistants who need to renew their competency every two years, in line with the AS/NZS 4233.1:2013 standard and industry expectations for Class B operations.
This course ensures that workers who operate water jetting tools under supervision maintain current, nationally recognised skills in safety, equipment handling, and permit-controlled work environments.
Delivered face-to-face at our Belmont training facility, the refresher focuses on updated safety procedures, WHS compliance, and practical revalidation of your skills using high pressure jetting systems.
Who Should Attend?
This refresher is intended for:
Water jetting assistants whose original MSMSS00017 (or MSMWJ202/MSMWJ201) certificate is due for renewal
MSMSS00017 - Use high pressure water jetting equipment
Upon successful completion, participants will achieve a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment issued by KI Training and Assessing delivered as a skillset under MSMSS00017 – Use high pressure water jetting equipment.
The Statement will include:
MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMWHS110 – Follow emergency response procedures
MSMWHS200 – Work safely
MSMWJ202 – Use high pressure water jetting equipment
Participants will receive:
This course meets the training requirements for Class B water jetting operations, and prepares you for the upgrade to MSMSS00018 if you wish to progress into more complex jetting roles or team leadership positions
The CTF provides funding support for training of eligible workers in the construction industry. We acknowledge the support of the CTF in reducing the costs of training for eligible workers.
*Eligibility rules may apply and other funding options may be available to you – depending on your industry or course.
To enrol in the refresher, you must provide at the time of booking:
A Statement of Attainment or equivalent for one of the following:
If your original certification was more than four years ago, you may be required to complete the full course — please contact us to check eligibility.
Physical Requirements: You must be physically capable of operating heavy hoses, standing for extended periods, and wearing full-body PPE.
PPE Requirements: You must wear steel-capped boots, long pants, and a long-sleeve shirt. We supply all other safety gear including gloves, face shields, and protective overalls.
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements: Participants must be able to read, write and understand English.
Minimum Age: 18 years (recommended minimum due to high-risk equipment).
Individuals holding a Student Visa are not eligible to enrol in or attend the course as KITA is not a registered CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students).
This refresher course supports continued employment in roles such as:
High pressure water jetting operator (Class B)
Shutdown and maintenance crew member
Industrial services technician
Plant and equipment cleaning operator
Civil and utilities labourer
Refresher training is required by many employers to maintain site access and remain compliant with company safety procedures, particularly across mining, oil and gas, power generation, wastewater, and infrastructure maintenance.
This refresher confirms that you remain competent to:
Safely operate Class B high pressure water jetting tools including guns, lances and rotating nozzles.
Identify and control hazards associated with pressurised systems.
Follow isolation, lockout and permit-to-work procedures.
Inspect equipment before and after use.
Work as part of a high-pressure water jetting team under supervision or direction.
This refresher also supports compliance with industry codes of practice, WHS legislation, and company-specific SOPs related to high-risk work. Many sites require formal evidence of refresher training every two years to maintain authorisation for water jetting tasks.
The refresher version of the MSMSS00017 Use high pressure water jetting equipment skill set includes the following four nationally recognised units of competency:
This training refreshes your ability to:
Refresher assessments include a short written component and practical demonstrations to verify that you still meet the operational standard for Class B jetting assistant roles.
MSMWJ202 – Use high pressure water jetting equipment is the core operational unit for Class B jetting and is also the prerequisite for MSMSS00018 – Operate a high pressure water jetting system, which qualifies you to act as a water jetting operator in more advanced roles.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Book Myself | Company Booking |
| UHPWJREF – Use high pressure water jetting equipment – Refresher | 20 May 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 5 | $700.00 | ||
| UHPWJREF – Use high pressure water jetting equipment – Refresher | 3 June 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 5 | $700.00 | ||
| UHPWJREF – Use high pressure water jetting equipment – Refresher | 19 June 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 5 | $700.00 | ||
| UHPWJREF – Use high pressure water jetting equipment – Refresher | 1 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 5 | $700.00 | ||
| UHPWJREF – Use high pressure water jetting equipment – Refresher | 9 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 5 | $700.00 | ||
| UHPWJREF – Use high pressure water jetting equipment – Refresher | 23 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 5 | $700.00 | ||
| UHPWJREF – Use high pressure water jetting equipment – Refresher | 14 August 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 5 | $700.00 | ||
| UHPWJREF – Use high pressure water jetting equipment – Refresher | 26 August 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 5 | $700.00 |
Verification of Competency (VOC) is a method of assessment that assists employers to meet their Duty of Care obligations to ensure staff are competent to operate equipment.
