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.