Utility Excavations Refresher – including categories 3-5 – Timber, Steel and Proprietary Support Systems (UER)
Course overview
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. Course covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to install, inspect and remove timber, steel and proprietary excavation support systems.
Code
UER
Duration
2 day course
Benefits for the learner
A refreshed understanding and confirmed competence of the following areas:
- Health, Safety and Environmental issues relating to excavations.
- The requirements of NJUG Tree Guidelines.
- The causes of instability in excavation areas.
- Identifying overhead and underground services and apparatus.
- Install, inspect and remove timber, steel and proprietary support systems.
- Benefits of attending for the employer.
- Workforce awareness of the associated risks from excavation activities.
- Reduce downtime from accidents relating to excavation activities.
- Reduced costs relating to excavation activities.
What you’ll learn on 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.
What do I need to bring with Me?
- High visibility clothing.
- Hard hat.
- Overalls.
- Safety footwear.
- Gloves.
- Current EUSR card.
How is the training delivered?
- This subject will be taught using a blended approach; learning will be within a classroom facility with breakout session, videos, group discussion and practical activities in a live environment.
- Assessment of knowledge will be undertaken via a question paper.
Qualifications available
- Successful learners will receive a Develop Training Ltd certificate of competence as well as registration on the Energy and Utility Skills Register and a EUSR skills card. Achievement of this standard is valid for 3 years from the date of completion.
- On completion of the course learners will be sent a virtual EUSR card to their mobile phones. Therefore a mobile phone number must be provided on the day. Hard copy cards, if required, must be requested prior to course delivery and will incur additional fees.
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No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.
No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.