• 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 refresher training is 95% highly practical in nature. Candidates will be practically assessed whilst installing ground support systems in a ‘live dig’ environment. We do not train in false environments (no concrete pits).

Teaching includes installation to a specific temporary works designs. We do not train in false environments (no concrete pits)

Candidates must either currently hold an in-date EUSR Categories 3, 4 & 5 qualification or have expired within the last 6 months in order to be eligible to attend this refresher training.

Our staff must verify that candidates hold or have held the EUSR Categories via the EUSR website. We offer a 30 day grace period from expiry. In order to verify candidates are eligible for the refresher training we will require candidates full name and their respective EUSR ID (number shown on their card). Should candidates be unable to locate their EUSR Card number contact our office to discuss.

Managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to oversee or carry out work in or around excavations. If you physically install, inspect or remove shoring systems and have been qualified previously, this course is essential to maintain your qualifications.  

Did you know that once you’ve completed and passed your course qualification(s) and EU Skills have registered them, they are available to view and check 24/7 here. You’ll just need to enter your EUSR ID and Surname.

Please note:

• EUSR qualifications that have not yet been registered by our administration team won’t show. For example, if you were on a course yesterday.
• EUSR qualifications that are expired won’t display (even if 1 single day expired)
• Groundforce Training are here to help with any questions, contact: 0800 0232663 groundforcetraining@vpplc.com