Training
PDA Modular Training
Foundation QA provides remote PDA training with a self-paced online modular training program.
Licences for the training program are for 1 year and all material is downloaded to your Windows device. The training program is ideal preparation for both the PDCA and FQA High Strain Dynamic Pile Testing Certification programs.
PileQA is the exclusive agent of Foundation QA to promote and distribute FQA Training Modules.
Program overview :
|
Module |
Description |
Duration (days) |
On-site Supervisor |
Junior PDA tester |
Senior PDA tester |
Engineering Superviser Reviewer |
|
0 |
Introduction to dynamic pile testing for site personnel |
1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
(Y) |
|
1 |
Preparation for field testing |
1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
|
2 |
Introductory field testing |
1 |
Y |
Y |
||
|
3 |
Fundamentals of Wave Mechanics and Case Method |
2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
|
4 |
Field testing with interpretation |
1 |
Y |
|||
|
5 |
Wave Equation Analysis for prediction of pile driving |
1 |
Y |
(Y) |
||
|
6 |
CAPWAP analysis of dynamic pile testing measurements |
2 |
Y |
|||
|
7 |
Advanced practice considerations and guidelines |
½ |
Y |
Y |
(Y) |
|
|
Exam |
High Strain Dynamic Pile Testing Examination |
½ |
A |
A + B |
B |
|
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Total days |
|
10 |
1 |
6 |
10 |
3.5 - 6 |
Module outlines :
Download Module 1 Powerpoint slides 1 to 27 (of 263 slides in Module 1) :
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