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Welcome to our comprehensive Trench Safety and Inspection course, this initiative arises from our commitment to enhancing safety practices in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly in trench work, which presents significant hazards.
Educating yourself in trench safety is crucial for anyone involved in construction or civil engineering. Trench work poses significant hazards, including collapses, which can result in severe injuries or fatalities. By understanding trench safety principles, you can identify potential risks, implement preventive measures, and respond effectively in emergencies, ultimately ensuring the well-being of yourself and your colleagues. Investing in this knowledge not only enhances workplace safety but also demonstrates your commitment to maintaining high standards of safety in the industry. A crucial oversight is that even a shallow trench can lead to an unexpected emergency, especially when subjected to collapse-inducing forces.
This course aims to enhance your understanding of such forces. With insight into potential risks and simple preventive measures, we aim to prevent major incidents on site.
After finishing all course modules, you’ll be granted a statement of completion, confirming your grasp of trench safety principles and best practices. While not accredited, this certificate can validate your dedication to safety in construction and civil engineering, bolstering your credentials and showcasing your commitment to a secure work environment.
Module 1:Â Course Induction
Module 2:Â Introduction to excavation
Module 3: Trench Inspections – What to look for?
Module 4: Trench Inspections – When to conduct
Module 5: Trench Inspections – How to conduct
Module 6:Â Trench Inspections: Who should conduct
Module 7:Â High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW)
Module 8:Â Nearby Trenches or Excavations and the Effects
Module 9:Â Access and Egress
Module 10:Â When is a Trench a Confined Space?
Module 11:Â Trench Safety Recap on Excavation Best Practices
Our eLearning course is designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. With a concise and effective curriculum, you can complete the entire course at your own pace.
To undertake the course, you will require a Smart device such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer with internet access.
Our course is delivered and assessed entirely online through a user-friendly learning management system (LMS) aXcelerate.
Online session only.
This course has been sponsored Acciona at no cost to the participant.
A CIVIL TRAIN TEAM MEMBER WILL CONTACT YOU WITHIN 24 HOURS OF YOUR ENQUIRY.​
As the training division of the civil CONTRACTORS FEDERATION SOUTH AUSTRALIA, we come with some heavy duty industry endorsement. Here are just a few of our valued industry partners that are proud to use Civil Train as their training provider of choice.
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