EASTERN DISTRICT Piledriver & Infrastructure Training
The Eastern District Pile Driver program is a critical infrastructure initiative that employs advanced machinery and skilled operators to efficiently and securely drive piles into the ground, supporting the construction of bridges, buildings, and other vital structures in the region.
Eastern District Pre-Registration
Thank you for your interest in the Eastern District Pile Driver program!
Click on the courses below to view more information and current and future sign ups. To register your members, click on the red button below. *Class max is limited to 14 students per class.
**PRIOR to registering your members, please view our updated cancellation policy click here.
ED 101 Lagging and Drilling Tiebacks
Participants learn standard industry procedures for drilling H-beams. Course includes hands-on skills-based training in the drilling of H-beams, proper installation of lagging, tie-backs and properly testing ties. Emphasis is on safe work practices with attention to industry recognized best practices and efficient work procedures.
Currently taking signups for class dates:
- 07/21/25 - 07/24/25 (0 of 14 spots used)
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ED 102 Drilled Shaft
Participants learn to perform caisson drilling procedures. Course includes hands-on skills-based training in the installation of mini-pile, micro-pile and helical anchors. Emphasis is on safe work practices with attention to industry recognized best practices and efficient work procedures.
Currently taking signups for class dates:
- 06/23/25 - 06/26/25 (0 of 14 spots used)
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ED 103 Marine Construction
Participants learn principles of pile driver operation from watercraft. Course includes hands-on skills-based training on barge mooring, working from float stages, safe boating operations, welding, burning and drilling. Emphasis is on safe work practices with attention to industry recognized best practices and efficient work procedures. This class is held at the Dive School at 1500 Liberty Place, Sicklerville, NJ 08081.
Currently taking signups for class dates:
- 10/21/24 - 10/24/24 (0 of 14 spots used)
- 11/18/24 - 11/21/24 (0 of 14 spots used)
- 03/17/25 - 03/20/25 (0 of 14 spots used)
- 03/31/25 - 04/03/25 (0 of 14 spots used)
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ED 104 Bridge Abutment Project
Participants learn standard procedures for the execution of a bridge abutment project. Course includes hands-on skills-based training in the installation of sheet pile, and introduces basic concrete formwork. Emphasis is on safe work practices with attention to industry recognized best practices and efficient work procedures.
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ED 105 Heavy Highway Concrete
Participants will learn installation and removal of concrete forms typically used in Heavy and Highway construction. This course includes hands on skills-based training in the construction of EFCO plate girder system and various column forms. Emphasis is on safe work practices with attention to industry recognized best practices and efficient work procedures.
Currently taking signups for class dates:
- 03/17/25 - 03/20/25 (0 of 14 spots used)
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ED 106 Cofferdam Construction
Participants learn to interpret site plans and perform project layout using Transit Level and basic math. Course includes hands-on skills-based training in the installation and removal of cofferdams and falsework. Introduces driving sheet pile to close a coffer dam. Emphasis is on safe work practices with attention to industry recognized best practices and efficient work procedures.
Currently taking signups for class dates:
- 03/24/25 - 03/27/25 (0 of 14 spots used)
- 06/02/25 - 06/05/25 (0 of 14 spots used)
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ED 107 Advanced Pile Driving
Participants learn standard industry procedures for driving pile. Course includes hands-on skills-based training in the driving of H-beams, Wood, Pipe and Sheeting. Introduces splice preparation and setting. Emphasis is on safe work practices with attention to industry recognized best practices and efficient work procedures.
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ED 108 Vertical Concrete Construction
Participants will be introduced to the tools and materials used in wall form systems. This course will include hands on skills-based training in several types of wall and gang forms as well as transit level and an introduction to rigging. Emphasis is on safe work practices with attention to industry recognized best practices and efficient work procedures.
Currently taking signups for class dates:
- 12/02/24 - 12/05/24 (0 of 14 spots used)
- 05/12/25 - 05/12/25 (0 of 14 spots used)
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ED 109 Elevated Concrete Decks
Participants will learn the installation and removal of formwork systems used in the construction of Elevated concrete decks. This course includes hands on, skills-based training in print reading, concrete forms as well as builders’ level and basic rigging. Emphasis is on safe work practices with attention to industry recognized best practices and efficient work procedures.
Currently taking signups for class dates:
- 12/16/24 - 12/19/24 (0 of 14 spots used)
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