PILE 111 - Introduction to the Piledriver Trade

3 Credits
Safety and an overview of the trade are the emphasis for this course - designed to be the first of 16 necessary for the completion of the Pile Driver Apprenticeship program. The Class begins with the role each member plays in the pile driving crew. This course goes on to address those skills most valued by the employers as well as what the apprentice pile driver needs to know to function effectively as part of the crew. The tools and equipment used in pile driving are identified and defined along with their usage and safety. The crane and rig are thoroughly described along with their workings, maintenance, and assembly. Safe working practices are emphasized along with general labor history and the history of the Pile Driver trade. This class will address all the types of pile installed either into the ground or used to create marine structures, the voice and hand signals used on the Job site are presented. The safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment are emphasized throughout.

Course Outcomes

Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of the piledriver apprentice.
Understand the past, present and future of the piledriver trade, discuss both union and open-shop construction and the general construction industry.
Understand and identify the correct safety practices & procedures for working in a shop, or on a construction site as prescribed by OSHA and the UBC.
Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols when using hand and power tools in the shop or on the job sites.
Identify and describe the materials used on piledriver jobsites.
Demonstrate math skills needed to perform piledriver tasks.