EXECAVATION SUPERVISOR TRAINING

This one-day theory-based program highlights the components of undertaking a trenching or excavation activity. The program is designed to ensure that excavation supervisors are familiar with and fully understand all regulations involved when trenching or excavating activities take place. The course is presented as the job progresses, from the pre-planning stage to the actual dig

Training Contents

• Introduction
• Excavation Accidents
• Personnel Involved in Excavations
• Soil Classification
• Hazards Related to Excavations
• Excavation Protection
• Conditions and / or Actions That Can Expedite Soil Failure and Structural Collapse
• Excavation Around Utilities
• Course Summary
• Excavation Safety in Construction: Final Assessment

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Define and describe excavation activities and understand code provisions
• Describe roles involved in excavation activities
• Explain soil classification
• Understand causes of soil failure and structural collapse
• Describe hazards and controls related to excavation activities
• Describe available excavation protection methods
• Understand requirements when excavating around utilities

Duration

This course will be delivered in 1 day course, staring at 09.00, finishing at 17.00.

Delivery Method

This training can be delivered via face to face and online/virtual instructor led mode of learnings.

Audience

This course is applicable for employees in the construction industries. The course is designed for construction workers, but supervisors and competent persons will also benefit from taking this course.