EUSR cat 3.4.5

Service Description

Excavation Support Course 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 also includes practical training and assessments while installing ground support systems in a live dig environment with a specific temporary works designs. 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 • Be able to safely install, inspect, and remove timber, steel and proprietary shoring equipment with practical experience in doing so • Interpret specific temporary works designs The course can accommodate up to 8 delegates per day. ​Certification • EUSR photo id card with qualification stated on the back of the card