CPCS Training (A45) - Piling Rig Driven Below 10 Tonnes

Course content

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the piling rig will be able to:

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology

• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation

• Undertake all pre-use checks
• Configure and ready for travel
• Explain the procedures and precautions to be taken when travelling over rough, undulating ground

• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
• Position, configure and set for driven works
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Accurately install displacement piles to completion
• Comply with signals and instructions
• Maintain safe working situations
• Explain lifting requirements and limitations using a piling rig
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the de-rigging, loading, and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Entry requirements

Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date.

Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Assessment

A mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises, followed by one day assessment - CPCS technical tests.

Certification

Learners will receive a Red CPCS Trained Operator Card on passing the CPCS technical tests, valid for two years.

After gaining on-site experience, you must complete an NVQ level 2 within two years to apply for the blue CPCS Competence Card which is renewable every five years.