Sawing & Drilling 201: Operator Certification

Each student is required to fill out the 201 Sign Off Form as part of the registration process. Supervisors/Owners may fill out the form on behalf of the student

Location: Clearwater, FL at St Petersburg College
Date: November 4-8, 2024

OBJECTIVE

The 201 certification courses allow operators to become certified in one, two or all of the disciplines. The custom course offerings provide classroom and hands-on instruction covering slab sawing/core drilling, wall/hand/chain sawing and wire sawing. These courses are geared towards experienced operators who want to gain top-notch proficiency and productivity in these disciplines

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Experienced operators who want to expand on their knowledge and skills.
  • Experienced operators who want to advance in their company.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Review of basic and advanced instruction of the application and components of the sawing systems including set-up, cutting techniques, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and power supplies
  • Discussion of what constitutes a professional operator
  • Advanced concrete and diamond tool technology
  • Troubleshooting diamond tool problems
  • Safe work practices

These 201 courses evaluate and test the operator’s level of proficiency in each discipline. Operators who successfully complete written and practical exams are issued a certificate of achievement and a Certified Operator’s I.D. card appropriate to the course taken. Certification lasts for a two-year period and can be renewed.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

  • Three years field experience (1 year = 1,500 hours)
  • An unrestricted driver’s license
  • Completion & Passing of one of the following; the online Cutting Edge Course, or CSDA Sawing & Drilling 101 Course or company equivalent training. Company equivalent training must be verified with the training committee chair;
  • Completion of the OSHA 10Hr Construction Safety Course

COURSE FEE

Member & Multiple Student Discounts:

 

 

Slab Sawing & Core Drilling 201

 

Wall & Hand Sawing 201

 

Wire Sawing 201

5 Courses
5 Days

1st Student $795.00 $795.00 $390.00 $1,795.00
2nd Student $600.00 $600.00 $300.00 $1,350.00
3rd Student $400.00 $400.00 $200.00 $900.00

 

 

Non-Member Pricing*: Slab Sawing & Core Drilling 201 Wall & Hand Sawing 201 Wire Sawing 201 5 Courses
5 Days
201 Training $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $650.00 $3,230.00

*Save over $500 by becoming a member now!!

LOCATION

St. Petersburg College, Clearwater Campus
2464 Drew St.
Clearwater, FL 33765

HOTEL INFORMATION

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES CLEARWATER/US 19 N
2580 Gulf To Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33765
833-487-0588

WHAT TO WEAR

Appropriate work clothes and steel toe work boots.

WHAT TO BRING

Safety glasses, ear protection, hard hat, rain gear, steel toe work boots, a tape measure, paper and pencil.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We understand that situations arise that may require a change of plans. If you are unable to attend a course for which you are registered, please contact the CSDA office as soon as possible. Substitution of participants is permissible any time prior to the start of a particular course. If no substitutes can be scheduled, CSDA, in order to cover costs associated with processing cancellations, assesses a cancellation fee of $75.00 per course. Cancellations must be requested at least 72 hours before the start of the course.

RENEW YOUR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

Operator Certification eligibility is renewable every two years. In order to retain your distinction as a CSDA Certified Operator, graduates of the CSDA Operator Certification Training Program must renew their CSDA-issued identification cards and eligibility status by submitting a completed renewal form & paying the renewal fee.    

Call the CSDA office at 217-528-3275 or email info@csda.org for more information about multiple course discounts and our tiered pricing structure.