CPCS Training (A74) - Piling Rig Attendant

Course content

• 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 and 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

In order to be eligible to undertake CPCS testing, 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.

Assessment

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

Certification

Successful candidates will obtain a CPCS ‘Construction Plant Competence Scheme’ card on completion, if they don’t currently hold a relevant S/NVQ they’ll be issued with a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (2-year validity). During the 2 year lifespan of the card candidates will need to work towards the relevant plant operations NVQ that will enable them to upgrade their Blue Competent Operator card (5 year validity).