• 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

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. 

All Performance Criteria (PC) must be assessed through observation of the individual carrying out activities that enable the demonstration of skills, knowledge and understanding required to meet each PC.

A ‘Live Dig’ will be integrated and conducted as part of the training and assessment, use of a pre-prepared concrete lined pit is not permitted.

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