CPCS
A45 Piling Rig Driven Below 20 Tonnes
Course Length
1 Day (Test only)
Certification
CPCS Card (Red)
Course Summary
This test is designed for candidates who have had at least 300 hours experience working alongside a fully competent piling rig operator under close supervision to be familiarised with the operating procedures of the equipment.
Course Details
- Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- 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
- Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
- 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