This course covers:

• Spoil characteristics safe storage and removal of excavated material
• Maintaining a safe environment.
• Maintaining tools and equipment.
• Underground and above ground services.
• Permits to work.
• Working at height near excavations.
• Safety signs and signals.
• Emergency procedures.
• Banksman role and responsibilities.
• Transportation of loads.
• Hazards – all common plant and plant machinery.
• Hazards – collapse, noise, environmental and services.
• Legislation, regulations and approved guidance.
• Topsoil and subsoil characteristics.
• Proprietary trench support.
• Marking out and measuring.
• The effects of adverse weather conditions.