Overview
This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to work around piling rigs, using ancillary equipment and placing positioning piling rigs to from piles.
Course Content
Candidates will be able to:
- Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a piling rig attendant
- Have a working knowledge of the piling rig to be attended
- Locate and identify the major components of the piling rig and explain their functions
- Locate and identify ancillary equipment and explain their functions
- Assist in conducting pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
- Conduct safety checks of the work area and agree hand signals and verbal commands
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for piling rig attendants
- Assist in rigging-up and prepare ancillary equipment for piling operations
- Guide and position rig on to the piling position and start the piling process
- Understand environmental considerations
- Assist in de-rigging and end of shift and shut down procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assisting in the loading and unloading procedures for piling rig transportation
Entry Requirements
NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Duration
Novice course – 5 days depending upon experience
Experienced worker tests – 1 day theory and practical assessment
Location
Customer Site (Training & Testing) – Site must adhere to NPORS specifications
Next Steps
NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five-year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Piling Operations – Piling Operative and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
Please contact the team for further details.
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Lambert Construction
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Jane Smith
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