CPCS A46 Piling Rig - Driven above 20 Tonnes

Description

Overview

This course is aimed at candidates who require training for operating a Piling Rig Driven 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.