About this PileSafe Rig Operator Training Course
Looking to operate piling rigs safely and professionally? This course provides the essential knowledge and structure required to obtain your PileSafe® Rig Operator Licence, as endorsed by the Piling & Foundation Specialists Federation (PFSF).
The program introduces both new and experienced operators to the core principles of rig operation, piling techniques, safety protocols, and equipment familiarisation—ensuring a consistent and industry-recognised standard of training.
This training is suitable for new rig operators beginning their logbook training and as a refresher course for experienced operators.
Course Outline
This course includes two components:
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Theory Component (2 days):
Conducted at Kallibr Training (RTO 32365) in Sydney or Brisbane, covering:-
Piling rig types and components
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Ancillary foundation equipment
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Safe piling techniques
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Understanding the working platform certificate
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Navigating the piling rig manual
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Operator roles and responsibilities
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Practical/Logbook Component:
Conducted onsite at the client’s location, where participants complete “in-the-seat” rig operation training and logbook tasks under the supervision of the sponsoring company.
Location:
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Theory training: Public courses at Kallibr Training in Sydney and Brisbane
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Logbook/practical training: Conducted onsite at your company location
Course Availability & Pricing
Please see our public course dates below. If there are no dates available or you would like to arrange a private course at your site or ours, then please select the ‘Private courses’ button.
Further Information
The 500 hour Log Book component
The trainee completes 500 hours “in the seat” log book training. The trainee must be supervised by a PileSafe licensed rig operator whilst undertaking log book training. The level of supervision required for a trainee is defined by WH&S High Risk Supervision Section 84. The 500 hours to be logged over a minimum period of 6 months.
Recognition of Prior learning
An experienced operator can bypass the log book component of the course with the provision of a letter verifying prior learning experience from their employer. A minimum of two years of experience operating a piling rig safely is required to qualify for this recognition. Click on the link below for the Verification Letter template. Company-Verification-Letter-Experienced-Operators
