Prepare and use a crane and vibro hammer machine for piling and foundation operations Unit Standard 20528

Course Aim
This course is based on industry best practice and designed for people with experience in using crane mounted vibro hammers within piling and foundation operations.

Combining theory and practical assessments participants will demonstrate the following skills.

Course Overview                                                                                                                                            Theory and practical assessments covering the following: 

  • Prepare a crane and equipment for piling and foundation operations;
  • Drive piles using a vibro hammer machine;
  • Extract piles using a vibro hammer machine;
  • De-rig the vibro hammer machine, re-rig the crane,
  • Functionally test the crane for routine crane use,
  • Complete documentation;
  • Carry out daily and weekly safety and maintenance checks of the crane and vibro hammer machine.

Prerequisites –

It is also strongly advised that the candidate hold the unit standard and or relvent expereince for the crane type the vibro hammer is to be mounted and operated with. 

NZQA Unit Standard


20528: Prepare and use a crane and vibro hammer machine for piling and foundation operations

Level 4, Credits 12   

Attendance Numbers: Maximum 2

Course Duration:        Approx. 8 hours

Course Location:          TBC

Course Costs:              $2,400.00+gst per session

Mileage: $120.00+gst to Auckland, Hamilton & Tauranga $1+gst per km everywhere else

The client is responsible for providing all equipment required for the assessment.

For more information, please refer to the trainee handbook or the student information section of our website: https://www.most.kiwi.nz/student-information/