• 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 
• Execute the safe installation, removal and inspection of timber, steel and proprietary shoring systems
• Duties of rescuers
• Be able to safely install, use and remove davit arm systems 
• Interpret specific temporary design works

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 haven't had any formal training, this course is essential to minimise risk to yourself and those around you. Furthermore, this course benefits those who need to understand how to execute a rescue plan within open excavations. 

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