What is a SA016 Core Drilling Training Course?
This accreditation aims to provide learners with the necessary information to understand and demonstrate the requirements for core drilling into telecommunications joining chambers per industry standards and practices. This accreditation sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding to support the individual in using the correct equipment and methods to carry out this task safely. The SA016 – Core Drilling course will teach the processes, regulations and legislation associated with working safely in core drilling modular, brick, concrete underground chambers.
Who is SA016 – Core Drilling training for?
This Smart Awards qualification is for those who are involved in core drilling into buildings and structures. It is aimed at those working in the telecommunications and utility industry, including suppliers and contractors.
SA016 Core Drilling Training - Key Information
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1-Day Course
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Core drilling modular, brick and, concrete underground chambers
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Smart Awards Certificate valid for 3 years
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Course aimed at those who work in the telecommunications and utilities industry
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Course includes both practical and theory assessment
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Smart Awards Training accredited to the National Occupational Standard (NOS)
Core Drilling Course Learning Objectives:
- Learn the processes, regulations and legislation associated with working safely in core drilling modular, brick, concrete underground chambers
- Learn the procedures, tools, equipment, and materials for core drilling modular, brick, concrete underground chambers
- Learn the requirements for core drilling modular, brick and concrete underground chambers
- Learn how to core drill modular, brick, and concrete underground chambers
Streetworks & Confined Spaces
Streetworks
Please be aware the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) requires at least one person on site to hold a Street Works card to work on the highway.
This Smart Awards accreditation is based on a pre-requisite that any work on the highway requires appropriate Street Works accreditation to be held by an individual working on site, and that this individual is qualified to check that the planned provision of footways, traffic lanes and safety zones determined by the site survey meets with the requirements of the site location and approved procedures and practices required by the NRSWA 1991.
Some companies’ policies may vary where more than one person on site is required to hold a valid Street Works card.
Confined Spaces
This accreditation does not qualify an individual to enter a confined space. Those individuals who need to enter confined spaces MUST hold appropriate accreditation/accreditation to enter confined spaces. Any references made in this material to confined spaces are for information only and to make learners aware of the risks and presence of gases that may also be present in confined spaces.
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SA016 Core Drilling Course Content
You will be assessed, via your practical and theory assessment, on the following criteria:
- Demonstrate understanding of the correct PPE requirements for core drilling underground structures
- Use the tools and materials safely required to core drill buildings and structures
- Demonstrate the process for both wet coring and dry coring includes control of dust, water and slurry
- Track and locate the location of all underground network plant including any embedded within the structure and be able to interpret utility and building prints
- Carry out safe use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
- Carry out requirements of local exhaust ventilation and the companies checking / testing procedures
- Demonstrate the requirements for personal decontamination and skin care
- Follow organisational process for excavating to allow access to core drill entry into building or structures
- Demonstrate the requirements for drilling the structures above ground and at height
- Demonstrate the correct location and size of core drill into a structure
- Install water and gas seals into the building or structure
- Reinstate the excavation and to gain access to building or structure in accordance with the requirements including NRSWA
- Demonstrate the use and requirements of duct seals in line with organisational requirements
- Leave site secured, sign and guarded to the NRSWA requirements
- Clear the site and report the site status
- Record and store information to organisational requirements
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Assessment and Certification
The course includes both a practical and theory assessment.
- Practical Assessment – where you will demonstrate your knowledge of practical tasks
- Theory test which is composed of multiple-choice questions
Certification
This Smart Awards certificate is valid for 3 years, you will then need to complete the course again or attend a refresher course if available, to renew your qualification.
Entry Requirements
The SA016 Core Drilling course is for those with prior civils experience. You must have completed and passed Smart Awards SA006 Safe Working in Civils, NRSWA Unit LA or Cat & Genny Training, NRSWA Unit O1, O2 & O3. This qualification is available to anyone aged 18 years old or over.
There are no barriers that restrict access or progression, thereby promoting equality. It is expected, however, that learners will have a level of literacy adequate to cope with both the theory and practical assessments.
Courses related to SA016 Core Drilling
View other courses that are often required for delegates to be able to carry out core drilling work:
NRSWA Operative Signing, Lighting and Guarding
NRSWA Unit O1 (was Unit 2) Signing, Lighting and Guarding teaches delegates how to set up lighting and guarding systems on highways in line with NRSWA regulations.
SA010 Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces
This Smart Awards certification will give delegates the knowledge and skills to work safely in medium risk confined spaces.
SA002 Underground Safety
This Smart Awards certification will teach you how to identify the hazards and potential risks involved in working safely on or in proximity to underground structures and operational buildings.
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