CCF Vic Trenching and Shoring – 2 Day Course

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Course Details

Designed to meet the national competency standards for installing trench support, this nationally accredited course provides practical training on trench shoring and safety. It also aims to satisfy the training requirements of State Regulations.

During the course, participants will be required to excavate and install primary ground support systems and physically demonstrate competency within a simulated/controlled trench environment using equipment provided.

Topics Covered

  • Legislation and Code of Practice “Safety Precautions in Trenching Operations”
  • Concepts of Trench Safety
  • Trench Shields
  • Battering
  • Soldier Sets
  • Closed Sheeting
  • Trench Hazards (including ground conditions, services, property, etc)
  • Roles & Responsibilities
  • Notification and Record Keeping
  • Development & Use of Safe Working Procedures
  • Confined Space Entry Requirements (including atmospheric hazards)
  • Plant Safety and Safety Equipment
  • Interpretation of Rescue Procedures

Some of the protective systems covered in this course are:

  • Sloping (sloping system)
  • Benching (benching system)
  • Shoring (shoring system)
  • Shield (shield system)

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within civil construction.

NOTE: You must bring a current Photo ID for verification and validation of identity. If you do not have Photo ID you can obtain a Keypass by phoning 1300 304 614 or visit www.keypass.com.au

Prerequisites

Although not physically demanding, participants will be using equipment and performing activities that will require a reasonable level of fitness.

What qualifications does this offer?

Participants, if deemed competent, will be issued with a statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
RIICCM206D – Support Plant Operations
RIICCM210D – Install Trench Support
RIIRIS201D – Conduct Local Risk Control

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Cost (inc GST)

Members                 $470.00
Non Members        $625.00

Location:

Melbourne Polytechnic

Dates:

Thursday 6 February – Friday 7 February 2020

Contact Us

Civil Train
CCF Victoria Ltd
9 Business Park Drive
Notting Hill, VIC 3168

Email: civiltrain@ccfvic.com.au

Phone: 03 9588 7600