After 15 years of successfully certifying Nozzle Operators and Examiners, EFNARC proudly announces the launch of our TBM Pilot Scheme, supported by the International Tunnelling Association's Working Group 14 (ITA WG14) and ITAtech AG Excavation (SubAG TBM Service Guideline). The training is based on the EFNARC certification scheme which has proved its effectiveness in recent years.
The goal is to provide a standardized training programme and accreditation for the TBM pilot that will both reduce the overall time it takes to become an effective pilot and set a standard for the industry. The focus is on the EPB TBM machine.
Simulator training
The TBM pilot course features simulator technology. This is well known and proven across industries as a cost-effective and risk-free tool for training and evaluation. Other advantages include a safe training environment, including the simulation of critical environmental conditions.
Who is the TBM Pilot Scheme for?
The EFNARC TBM Pilot Scheme both includes an Examiner Certificate (a train-the-trainer course for experts with 5+ years EPB Tunnel Bore Machine on a minimum of two different projects), as well as a TBM pilot course aimed at both novice and experienced TBM operators.
Become a Certified TBM Pilot
Become a Certified TBM Pilot Examiner
Under supervision of ITACET for endorsement preparation
Supported by: ITA-CET
The course has been developed as a joint effort by the following companies:
