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Alpha Health & Safety Training Solutions Ltd prides itself on our adaptability and commitment to excellence in every aspect of our Piling Rig Attendant training. This course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills needed to enable them to safely assist in the operation of a Piling Rig.

Course information

NPORS Piling Rig Attendant (N022) Course Content

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Please have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry, and their responsibilities as a Piling Rig Attendant.

➢ Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry, and their responsibilities as a piling rig attendant

➢ Have a working knowledge of the piling rig to be attended

➢ Be able to locate and identify the major components of the piling rig and explain their functions

➢ Be able to locate and identify ancillary equipment and explain their functions

➢ Assist in conducting pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements

➢ Conduct safety checks of the work area and agree on hand signals and verbal commands

➢ Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for piling rig attendant

➢ Assist in rigging up and prepare ancillary equipment for piling operations

➢ Guide and position the rig onto the piling position and start the piling process.

➢ Environmental considerations

➢ Assist in de-rigging and end-of-shift and shutdown procedures

➢ Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assisting in the loading and unloading procedures for piling rig transportation

Course duration

Novice course - 5 Days

Refresher - 1 day (Providing the current candidate has qualified for the category)

Experienced work tests (EWT) 1 day (Test only)

Assessments 

NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions and multiple choice.

NPORS Practical assessment.

Certification

Traditional NPORS Card

or entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do an NVQ qualification.  If the 'HS&E TESTED Logo' is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB operatives touchscreen within the two years prior to application for the card.