Learners will become familiarised with the necessity for identifying various ground conditions, and will come to understand a variety of methods for utilising the appropriate ground retention system(s). This course includes practical training and assessments whilst installing ground support systems in a live dig environment.

 

Course Objectives:

• Identify the dangers and hazards associated with working in excavations

• Differentiate between soil types and conditions

• Recognise suitable ground retention systems

• Carry out risk assessments unique to excavations

• Recognise the hazards, and implement control measures for those hazards

• Understand current legislation, policies and procedures associated with safety in excavations

• Be able to safely install, remove and inspect proprietary shoring equipment and gain practical experience in doing so

• Interpret specific temporary work designs

 

The two day course can accommodate up to 8 delegates per day.

 

Certification

• EUSR photo id card with qualification stated on back of card