Prequalifications and Certificates
National Prequalification Approvals:
VicRoads:
- Geotechnical Site Investigation
- Geotechnical Design
- Pile Testing
- Geotechnical Proof Engineering
QLD Department of Transportation and Main Roads (DTMR):
- Geotechnical Engineering – GE3
NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS):
- Dynamic Testing of Piles
International Pile Testing Certificates:
Pile Dynamics, Inc. (PDI), in cooperation with the Pile Driving Contractors Association (PDCA), has developed a “Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test” for engineers providing high strain dynamic foundation testing services. To assure a high standard of testing, many organisations or agencies seeking testing services require a certificate demonstrating the tester’s competency in dynamic testing. Below is PDI-PDCA ranking system:
Rank
Test Score
Validity Period
Expert
93- 100%
Lifetime
Master
85- 92%
8 years
Advanced
75- 84%
6 years
Intermediate
65- 74%
4 years
Basic
55-64%
2 years
Provisional
45-54%
1 year
FSG has the most qualified pile testing team in Australasia with a total of 6 certified testers ranked from Advanced to Expert, summarised below:
Name
Rank
Pile Testing Experience
Ben Kroenert
Master
9 years
Nick Medley
Master
17 years
Dileeka Jasinge
Advanced
5 years
Paul Physick
Intermediate
4 year
See more information about test structure and ranked pile testers in http://www.pdaproficiencytest.com/
