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Piling attendant
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Assisting in driving, boring and forming piles in the ground in order to provide firm support for buildings and structures.
What you'd do
Assist in setting up and positioning piling rigs and equipment
Handle and position piling tubes, cages, and ancillary materials
Mix and place concrete or grout as directed by the piling team
Maintain a safe and tidy working area around the piling rig
Monitor and report ground conditions and equipment performance
Carry out maintenance checks on piling plant under supervision
Follow site safety rules, permit-to-work systems, and site inductions
What you'd learn
Piling methods including driven piles, bored piles, and ground anchors
Health and safety on piling sites including ground hazard awareness
Safe use of tools, plant, and equipment used in piling operations
Soil and ground condition recognition and basic geotechnical principles
Reading and following piling and construction drawings
Environmental controls on piling sites including noise and vibration
Materials handling, mixing, and supply to piling operations
Ready to look for a place?
See live Piling attendant apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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