Utility Excavations Refresher - including categories 3-5 - Timber, Steel and Proprietary Support Systems

Course designed for experienced and previously qualified operatives with a knowledge of utility excavations who will be expected to carry out the associated tasks related to timber, steel and proprietary support systems.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

The standard has been derived from the following National Occupational Standards: • EUSMUNC07 Excavate and Maintain Holes and Trenches for Utility Networks Construction. • EUSGNC007 Excavate and Maintain Holes and Trenches for Complex Operations in Gas Network Construction. • COSVR370 Provide Temporary Excavation Support. It also incorporates the relevant requirements of: • City and Guilds Level 2 Awards in Excavation Support Systems (6146-21) Nov 2012. • HSG47 Avoiding Danger from Underground Services. • HSG150 Health and Safety in Construction. • CIRIA Trenching Practice (second edition R97). • British Standard 4978: 2007:2011 Visual Strength Grading of Softwood. Achievement of the standard demonstrates effective performance, by being able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge: • Interpret utility drawings and line search documents. • Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations. • Comply with company procedures, health and safety regulations and environmental practices. • Install, inspect and remove timber, steel and proprietary support systems.