The course applies to individuals who require the skills and knowledge required to conduct pile driving operations in civil construction. This includes conducting pre-start checks, protecting areas for pile driving, driving timber and pre-cast concrete piles, using pile hammering methods and dismantling and relocating piling rigs.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

For full training details go to: https://training.gov.au/TrainingComponentFiles/RII/RIICFW304E_R1.pdf

If you already have pile driving operator skills talk to us about our Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) or Verification of Competency (VOC) processes.

Step 1: Enhanced Online Learning (2 - 4 hours) - Completed at your own pace, prior to the face-to-face training sessions.

Step 2: Submission of a student portfolio of supporting documentation

Step 2: Face-to-face training and assessment (1 day) 

An individual undertaking this course on behalf of NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry: 

• Participants must be 16 years and over 
• ID is required 
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
• Online study:  Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.
• Participants must have the physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical skills demonstration; 
• Participants must wear enclosed shoes/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing
• Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to pile driving operations, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly set up equipment for piling.  

The plant, equipment, and attachments necessary for the training must be provided by either the student or the organisation enrolling the student. Alternatively, they must cover the cost of hiring the required equipment.

Individuals undertaking this course with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will be expected to complete verbal, written and practical assessment tasks.

For full assessment, requirements go to: https://training.gov.au/TrainingComponentFiles/RII/RIICFW304E_AssessmentRequirements_R1.pdf

Upon successful completion of this training course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit/s of competency:

RIICFW304E - Conduct pile driving operations

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO # 45974. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://www.industryskillssolutions.com.au/training for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.