Safe Support to Excavation
Course
In Montacute
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Montacute
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Duration
5 Days
To provide training and qualifications in safe methods of supporting excavations using traditional and proprietary systems. Suitable for: Operatives involved in excavations who require a qualification in supporting trenches and shafts.
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Course programme
Windmill Training Certificate
Course Content:
- Natural Strata - soils and angle of response, weathering.
- Satutory Regulations - Inspections, reports, permits, H&S etc.
- Support to Shallow & Medium trenches and Shafts in firm, moderately firm and loose ground.
- Erection of Trench Sheets or Timbers using various methods.
- Hydraulic Shoring.
- Trench Boxes - types and uses.
- Steel Sheet Piling using frames and hammer/vibrator driving systems.
- Striking and Backfilling.
- Inspection and Examination of excavation faults.
Course Method
This couse is delivered using a high proportion of practical exercises supported by classroom theory and exercises.
Safe Support to Excavation