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Mole-ploughing.. is there a qualification?

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As title of topic asks.

Mole-ploughing.. is there a qualification?

its been 10 years since i was involved in any and \i cant remember if any recognised training exists
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Ok so i might be asking a stupid question (apparently there are none! :) )...

...what is mole ploughing?
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:lol: :lol: Only our Coldrop would ask such a question! :lol:

Until someone comes in who knows if there is a qualification, there may be some links in the following site, which you have probably found already Coldrop? https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php ... ase.64730/
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Re: Mole-ploughing.. is there a qualification?

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Does it refer to the 'mole' in drainage etc for making little channels for cables/ ducting? In which case it will definitely need training on the equipment being used but not a qualification per se as far as I know. Additional training may be electrical load training to size the cables if for electrical work.

Unless this is a high tech version of Whack-A-Mole, where we just plough them up instead.
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Mole ploughing is a method of installing small diameter PE pipes in rural areas quickly and with minimal disruption and environmental impact. Mole ploughing is not strictly a trenchless technology but creates a narrow temporary trench for installing small diameter mains and services.
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Copied and pasted answer as I’m on phone, not laptop
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