Ground Support Refresher In House

Suitable For

Any experienced workers who use Ground Support techniques and would like to renew their certification.

Aims

• This course refreshes knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
  
  
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the legislation that is relevant to excavation operations.
  
• Explain the major causes of excavation failure.
  
• Identify and explain the main dangers associated with working in excavations.
  
• Demonstrate and explain suitable solutions to prevent excavation failure.
  
• List the protective clothing / equipment that must be used when working in excavations.
  
• State the types of ground support systems available and demonstrate the correct method of support for specific ground conditions.
  
• Demonstrate practical solutions to operational problems regarding ground support systems.
  
• Demonstrate how to safely support excavated trenches in a range of ground conditions using timber, trench sheeting and hydraulic trench shoring.
  
• Demonstrate the safety aspects appertaining to supporting excavations and be able to explain the consequences of failure.
  
• Carry out an inspection of ground support systems and complete relevant documentation.
  
• Carry out striking for ground support systems in a safe working manner.

Pre-Requisites

Candidates need to be physically fit to enable them to carry out the practical elements of the course and assessment.

Candidates must have current Ground Support certification and be able to provide proof of this prior to course commencement.

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive an Expedient certificate.