Skilled Utilities Operator Traineeship
The Skilled Utilities Operator Traineeship is a 13-month training programme which will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to deliver infrastructure for utilities companies.
Upon successful completion of the Traineeship, you will achive a CABWI Level2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations – Water (Main Layer) as well as many essential industry-recognised training qualifications.
The simulated site training at Mount Lucas, as well as a recognised qualification, will prepare you for a career in a progressive industry with many pathways for promotion and self-employment.
In order to participate on this programme, you must be at least 18 years old, be reliable, have a strong work ethic and be willing to work as part of a team in an outdoor environment.
For enquiries on this course please Contact: John Kelly, Centre Manager, Telephone: 057 9362564/ 0858598412, or email: jkelly@mountlucas.ie
To register your interest in this course please complete the attached contact form:
Skilled Utilities Interest Form 28th June 2021
Course Content
Phase 1 Weeks 1-12Simulated site training at Mount Lucas
- Induction, Safepass, Manual Handling, First Aid
- Abrasive Wheels Training, Health and Safety Awareness
- Location of Underground Services
- Concreting & Kerbing
- Signing, Lighting & Guarding
- Slinger Signaller Operations
- Site Dumper Operations
- Confined Space Training, Asbestos Awareness
- Emergency Situations / Rescue Training
- Working at Heights
- Water Hygiene
Phase 2 Weeks 13-21Work-based Learning
Phase 3 Weeks 22-31Simulated site training at Mount Lucas
- Creating and maintaining an efficient, effective, safe and secure environment in utilities network construction
- Install equipment for safe working on sites and on the highway
- Locate and avoid supply apparatus
- Excavate & maintain holes & trenches
- Reinstate excavations & pavement surfaces after utility network construction
- Operate powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable requirements
Phase 2 Weeks 32-40Work-based Learning
Phase 3 Weeks 41-50Simulated site training at Mount Lucas
- Joint materials
- By electrofusion processes
- By butt fusion processes
- By mechanical means
- Install water mains
- Conduct pressure and soundness testing
- Restore water network components to operational condition by repair
Other Training
- Temporary Works
- 360 Excavator Operations
- Telescopic Handler Operations