Deep Excavation Training Course

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Course information: This is 2 days training course for novice or experienced workers This can be carried out at your site across the UK or at our training centres The course consists of: Deep excavation and trench support training courses including the safe use of trench boxes, metal trench sheets, walers, hydraulic systems and wood shoring Who needs to attend this course? This is applicable for anyone who works or will be working in poor ground conditions and deep excavations Candidates will undergo a 2-day training course, this can be either at your site across the UK or at one of our training centre in Nottingham Aim of this course: To enable staff to carry out work in trenches and deep excavations safely, install and remove trench support and backfill trenches safely in accordance with current legislation By the end of the course delegates will: Be aware of current legislation Be aware of their health & safety responsibilities Be able to safely excavate and support trenches, remove trench support & backfill Deep Excavation and Trench Support Training course content: Health and safety executive - safety in excavations The construction regulations for excavations Types of ground Types of ground Safe trenching techniques Causes of collapse Types of support systems available Selection of support systems Excavation and supporting trenches and shafts Responsibilities of supervisors and managers Shoring with sheet piles, use of timbers and plastics Shoring using hydraulic shoring systems Inspections including dealing with ground water Withdrawing safely from trenches and shafts Trained operator theory test The EUSR Category 3, 4, 5 course entails trainer-led theory sessions followed by an EUSR Skills multiple choice questions. Renewal- 3 Year renewal of programme Trained operator theory test followed by a practical test Grants Construction companies registered with the CITB levy can claim grants from the CITB for NVQ’s and each completed course