Working in trenches is arguably one of the most dangerous tasks undertaken in the civil construction industry.
The primary function of any trench support method is to protect people from caving ground. The secondary function is to provide support to nearby structures and allow equipment access to the work.
You will learn about the effect of different soils and ground types, trenches, control of excavations (benching, battering, shoring) and safe removal of trench support.
On completion of the course you will be able to:
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment.
This course is one (1) day.
All learners must be 16 years or older and will be required to provide photographic identification upon arriving for their course.
As part of your course enrolment at Civil Train there is a requirement that you complete a short online quiz. This will assist Civil Train to understand your current levels of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN), to ensure you are at the appropriate level to successfully complete your selected training course. This is a one-time quiz and results will be saved to your learner file and referred to for all future enrolments.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills required for this course include:
Please note: Civil Train only carries out assessments in English.
This course is delivered and assessed face to face.
There are theory and practical training and assessment components to the course.
Public courses are scheduled frequently in Adelaide at Civil Train Live Site in Burton, South Australia.
Also available in WA and NT on request.
This course can also be delivered regionally or Civil Train can come to your worksite to deliver training to a group of employees – please contact the office for a quote.
For more information on CITB and its subsidies, click here. For CCF SA Member fees and subsidies, please refer to our Fees Schedule. Terms and conditions are outlined in our Fees and Refunds Policy.
Date | Time | Location | Full Fee Cost | Enrolling Myself | Enrolling Someone Else |
21 February 2025 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | Civil Train Live Site - 59-71 Heaslip Road BURTON SA 5110 | $450.00 | ||
25 November 2025 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | Civil Train Live Site - 59-71 Heaslip Road BURTON SA 5110 | $450.00 | ||
21 January 2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | Civil Train Live Site - 59-71 Heaslip Road BURTON SA 5110 | $450.00 |
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.
Office Details
1 South Road, Thebarton SA 5031, Australia
Ph: 08 8111 8001 Fax: (08) 8111 8002
Email: courses@ccfsa.com.au
Civil Train Live Works Site
59-71 Heaslip Rd, Burton, SA 5110, Australia
Alice Springs
475 South Stuart Highway, Kilgariff NT 0873, Australia
Ph: 08 8953 3515 or 0416 439 090
Email: coursesnt@ccfsa.com.au
CCF WA House
70 Verde Drive, Jandakot WA 6164, Australia
Ph: 08 9417 1980 or 0400 223 470
Email: courseswa@ccfsa.com.au