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NCCER Trenching, Excavating and Boring Equipment (49112)
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NCCER
Individuals have been introduced to trenching, excavating and boring equipment that workers may use when installing power lines underground. They can explain how to operate compact and pedestrian trenchers, backhoes/loaders and horizontal directional drilling machines. They are aware of the operator qualifications and safety guidelines associated with the use of this equipment. They understand the procedures for locating underground utilities and how to respond in case of a rupture.
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Skills
- Backhoe/Loader Controls
- Backhoes and Loaders
- Compact Trenchers
- Direct-Buried Power Lines
- Directional Boring Process
- Excavating Equipment
- General Safety Guidelines
- Horizontal Directional Drilling
- Locating Buried Utilities
- Maintenance Responsibilities
- Operating Procedures
- Operator Qualifications
- Pedestrian Trenchers
- Responding to Ruptures
- Trenching Equipment