EUSR Excavator Mounted Vibrator & Pre Auger Course

Half Day
8 MAX

This safety critical course introduces the learner to the theoretical and practical dangers of Excavator Mounted Vibrators (EMVs) and Augers. Upon completion of the course learners will be able to differentiate between the various types of piling activities, understand Piling and Auger hazards along with the implementation of specific controls measures to reduce risk. 

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Course Objectives

  • Identify the dangers and hazards associated with the use of Excavator Mounted Vibrators (EMVs) and/or Augers
  • Recognise the hazards, and implement control measures for those hazards
  • Differentiate between types of piling operations
  • Recognise when EMVs and/or Augers should be employed
  • Carry out regular and daily checks of the equipment
  • Understand current legislation, policies and procedures associated with EMVs and/or Augers
  • Become aware of the correct position of use as well as the critical do’s and do not’s
  • Be able to safely attach, inspect and remove EMVs and/or Augers and gain practical experience in doing so
  • Be able to carry out function checks and demonstrate safe operation of an EMV and/or Auger
  • Understand the relevant information in HSE’s HSG150, HSG 47 and GS6 guidance documents

Certification

  • EU Skills - EUSR SMART card with photo id, qualification stated on back of card 
  • EU Skills – EUSR Virtual Registration is available upon request in lieu of plastic SMART card
  • Electronic Groundforce Training certificate also provided via email
  • EUSR qualifications are valid for 3 years,
  • On or before your qualification(s) expiry date you’ll need to renew in order for qualification(s) to stay on the EU Skills register
Certification

Who Will Benefit?

Managers, supervisors, safety professionals, excavator drivers and/or operatives who are required to oversee and/or carry out work using EMVs and/or Augers. If you hire and/or utilise EMVs and/or PreAugers and haven’t had any formal training, this course is essential to minimise risk to yourself and those around you.

Additional Information

Delegates receive a personal copy of our EMV & Pre-Auger learners’ notes developed in conjunction with our market leading Piletec division.

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Did you know that once you’ve completed and passed your course qualification(s) and EU Skills have registered them, they are available to view and check 24/7 here. You’ll just need to enter your EUSR ID and Surname.

Please note:

  • EUSR qualifications that have not yet been registered by our administration team won’t show. For example, if you were on a course yesterday.
  • EUSR qualifications that are expired won’t display (even if 1 single day expired)
  • Groundforce Training are here to help with any questions, contact: 0800 0232663 groundforcetraining@vpplc.com