What is the PIA Pole Survey Course?
The S005 PIA Pole Survey course is for engineers and contractors working on Openreach infrastructure to gain their S005 Pole Survey certification. The course takes two days to complete, and the accreditation lasts for three years.
PIA Pole Survey - Key Information
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1-Day course
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Certificate and registration included in course fees
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Understand how to carry out a pole survey to the required industry standards
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Certification lasts for 3 years
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Course locations available across the UK
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Openreach accredited course
Learning Modules for the S005 PIA Pole Survey course
The S005 Pole Survey course covers three modules.
- Module one aims to develop delegates’ knowledge of the Openreach Overhead Infrastructure.
- Module two aims to give delegates the skills needed to safely carry out a PIA Pole Survey.
- Module three will have the delegates demonstrate their knowledge of competency required to complete an effective PIA Pole Survey.
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Certificates
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Course materials
Prerequisites
To be able to attend and complete the S005 PIA Pole Survey course, you will need to have previously completed and hold the Smart Awards SA002 Underground Safety & the NRSWA Unit O1.
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Equipment to bring on the day
See below a list of equipment or PPE you will need to attend the course:
- Hi-Vis Clothing
- Safety Boots
- Safety Helmet (with 4 point chin strap)
- Gloves
- Eye protection
If you do not have access to any of this equipment/clothing please let us know, call or chat with our team and they will be happy to advise you.
You will be asked to provide photo ID on your course, such as a passport or driver’s license, please bring this with you.
Other Openreach Accredited PIA Courses
View below other PIA courses accredited by Openreach. PIA courses will teach you technical skills for working on the Openreach telecoms infrastructure:
S006 - PIA Duct Survey
The PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) S006 Duct Survey course is for engineers and contractors working on Openreach infrastructure to gain their S006 Duct Survey certification.
S008 - Overhead Cable Installation
The PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) S008 PIA Overhead Cable Installation course is for engineers and contractors working on Openreach infrastructure to gain their S008 PIA Overhead Cable Installation certification.
S009 - PIA Pole Stepping on Congested Poles
The PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) S009 Pole Stepping on Congested Poles course is for engineers and contractors working on Openreach infrastructure to gain their S009 PIA Pole Stepping on Congested Poles certification.
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