SA016 – Core Drilling

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.

What will you learn?

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.

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, concrete underground chambers

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.

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

Assessment

The course includes both practical and theory assessment.

• Practical Assessment - where you will demonstrate your knowledge of practical tasks
• Theory test which is composed of multiple choice questions

On receiving payment for your SA016 - Core Drilling course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:

• Your chosen course date
• Course start time at your chosen venue
• Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
• Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course

You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.

Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.

Entry Requirements

This qualification is available to anyone age 18 years old or over. There are no formal entry requirements and Smart Awards will not restrict access on the grounds of prior academic attainment, age, employment, geographic location or any other grounds. 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.

Assessment

The course includes both 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.

Please download the course overview brochure below; easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you, please fill out the form below.

Below is a list of our current locations for the SA016 Smart Awards Certification.

Got a group? We have a network of locations that we can use for group bookings, contact a member of the PPS team to find out how we can help you.

Warminster

Located in the town of Codford in Wiltshire, the Warminster training venue is just off of the A36 and the town's high street.

Please download the course overview brochure below; easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you, please fill out the form below.