The concrete pump is used to transfer liquid concrete from a concrete transport to its final location. The pump is mounted on the back of a truck along with an articulating robotic arm (boom). The operator uses a remote control to maneuever the boom to the desired location. 

Duration: 160 hours over 20 days

Prerequisite: Grade 12 or equivalent, DZ licence

Accreditation:  OETIO certificate 

Training and benefits:
This program provides the fundamentals of safety, equipment characteristics, and operational practices that apply to concrete pump; and provides ample hands-on practice to develop the basic skills of concrete pump operation and maintenance.

Topics: 

• Manuals, regulations & policies
• Safe working environment
• Hazards of high voltage
• Signals & communications
• Principles of hydraulics
• Types of concrete
• Pre-operational inspection
• Set-up & job planning
• Clean out procedures
• Basic maintenance
• Transporting a concrete pump
• WHMIS
• Traffic control
• First Aid / CPR

This Employment Ontario program is funded by the Ontario government.