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Utility Excavations – Category 2 – Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices

Overview

Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.

Duration

1 day

Max Number

8

Accreditation Options

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Suitable For

Managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.

Aims

  • Achievement of the standard demonstrates effective performance, by being able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

    – Interpret utility drawings and line search documents to identify underground services.
    – Use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations.
    – Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations.

Prerequisites

  • None.

Teaching Methods

  • Theoretical training and assessment
    Practical training and assessment

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a virtual EUSR card.

Price

from £205.00 + VAT Per Person

Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.

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  • 08 October
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
    Quay Corner Training Centre, Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, NE32 3HH
    • £205.00 excl. VAT
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  • 27 November
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
    Quay Corner Training Centre, Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, NE32 3HH
    • £205.00 excl. VAT
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Description

This course is for managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.

Achievement of the standard demonstrates effective performance, by being able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

  • Interpret utility drawings and line search documents to identify underground services.
  • Use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations.
  • Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a virtual EUSR card.

Materials Required

If this course is eligible for a short course grant, please ensure we have your levy number before the course start date, and your candidates provide their national insurance numbers on the day of the course. Without this information, we cannot claim the levy on your behalf and take no responsibility for the grant not being claimed.

Dress Code

Candidates must bring the following items with them to the course:

  • Safety Boots/Suitable Footwear
  • High Visibility Vest/Jacket
  • Safety Glasses
  • Hard Hat
  • Gloves
  • Overalls/Suitable Workwear

Exam Information

  • Theoretical training and assessment
  • Practical training and assessment

Lunch and Refreshments

We have a catering van which visits our premises and there are several other facilities close by where food and drinks can be purchased.  A refrigerator and a microwave are available for use in our canteen.

Complimentary hot and cold drinks are available throughout the day.  We have a vending machine where cold drinks and snacks can be purchased.

Prerequisites

None.

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