Course Level

Non award

Trench Safety Awareness

This course was developed in conjunction with WorkSafe Victoria and is used by WorkSafe Inspectors.With proper planning, and use of equipment, hazards associated with trench work and excavations are preventable. Excavation and trench work is one of the most dangerous tasks performed by Civil Contractors. If you are unfamiliar with or fail to follow policies and procedures, or lack the training and experience necessary to work safely in these areas, you place workers at risk.This course is ran by Civil Train Victoria, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO number 3704).Now Available OnlineThis workshop is delivered live online where attendees are able to engage with the trainer in a virtual live classroom environment via web conferencing software (Zoom or Teams).

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Notting Hill

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Braeside

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Kerang Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Geelong Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Warrnambool Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Nhill Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Mildura Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Swan Hill Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Ballarat Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Bendigo Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Shepparton Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Wodonga Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Benalla Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Seymour Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Campbellfield Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Mansfield Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Bairnsdale Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Orbost Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Lilydale Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Melton Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Korumburra Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Mornington Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Traralgon Workplace

Online/Off-campus - 4 hours

Flexible Delivery - 4 hours

Full-time - 4 hours

Part-time - 4 hours

$249
N/A

Structure

Topics CoveredLegal RequirementsACTS and RegulationsGuidance Material:Codes of practiceTrench safety precautionsNational codeRelated AS publicationsWorkSafe safety alertsWorkSafe information sheetsFind out about:How a trench collapsesSoil typesZone of influenceMethods of preventing collapse and protecting workersBenchingBatteringShoringShieldsAssociated Hazards:Is a trench a confined space?Falls from heightsProtecting the general public

Entry requirements

  • This course is appropriate for those working in operational roles within Civil Construction, such as Front-Line Managers, Work Supervisors, OH&S personnel and Project Managers. Those persons requiring a clear understanding of TRENCH SAFETY in the work environment, but do not require to install trench safety systems themselves.

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