To receive a TBM pilot certificate, individuals must attend the five (5) modules, including passing the tests and prove the required TBM experience together with having the assessment done.
The TBM pilot course itself lasts five days and is composed of the theory including test and simulator training. All five days are a combination of the three modules to ensure a progressive learning curve and a diversified course.
The theory contains both basic and advanced subjects covering subjects such as operating principles, balancing, over excavation, boulder and more.
Other topics includes local safety instructions, introduction to tunneling and TBM, geotechnical and design aspects, TBM machine aspects, Bi-component, TBM from the contractor’s viewpoint, back fill grout and more.
The course participants go through different scenarios on VR-simulators specifically developed for training and assessment. All simulated scenarios have to be passed in order to comply with the module requirements.
Work experience and assessment:
The work experience and the assessment are not included in the course.
Ninety (90) days TBM Pilot experience must be proved and signed by the supervisor. The experience can be gathered either before or after the course.
Having concluded the required experience, the pilot must pass an assessment done by an Examiner.
