Shoring and Excavation Training (SET)
Course Description:
Earth, when cut into, instantly seeks to heal itself – which can result in an excavation failure unless proper procedures are followed. A major collapse of the side of an excavation can injure or kill workers. Even a small volume of soil can suffocate, crush, or trap a worker.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legislated requirements pertaining to shoring and excavations including WorkSafeBC Regulation Part 20: Construction, Excavation and Demolition,
- Understand soil mechanics and soil classification as well as the effects of water on soil,
- Determine hazards and identify courses of action through effective pre-planning,
- Understand terminology and preventative measures (Sloping and Benching),
- Read and understand manufactured shoring Tabulated data (Engineer Specifications) and site specific applications of tab data,
- Identify the various types of shoring and the applications for each system.
Note:
This is classroom training. Hands-on training is provided in the SET Applied Field Practices (AFP) course – learn more here.
Course Length:
8 Hours
Class Minimum/Maximum:
6/20
Supervisors Safety Certificate Program:
Elective Course
Continued Education Credits:
EOCP CEU’s: 0.6
Classroom Delivery Price:
$150 per person for up to 15;
$37.50 per person from 16-20.
Minimum $1,950 charge per class.
Course Timeline:
BCMSA/Industry Recommended Renewal: 3 Years
Financial Subsidy:
This training may be eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant Learn More Here.
