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.