A48 Piling Rig - Bored above 20 Tonnes

Description

Overview

This course is aimed at candidates who require training for operating a Piling Rig Bored Above 20 Tonnes competently and safely.

Course Content

Candidates will be able to:

• Name and explain the purpose of principal plant components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use plant equipment checks
• Outline their role in setting up and rigging equipment
• Explain the purpose of having work platform certificates
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
• Guide a piling rig to a given location including through areas of limited space
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Explain how rigs are configured for travel
• Comply with signals and instructions
• Maintain safe working situations
• Explain lifting requirements and limitations using a piling rig
• Assist in shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the de-rigging, loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Entry Requirements

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.