A47 Piling Rig Bored Below 20 Tonnes

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
• 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
• Accurately form bored piles to completion

• Position, configure and set for driven works, then explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Comply with signals and instructions
• Maintain safe working situations
• Explain lifting requirements and limitations using a piling rig
• Prepare the crane in preparation of movement from lifting duties
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the de-rigging, loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting