CPD Accredited 2026 (4 Points)
All Levels (Prescribed HRCW Training) • 3.0 Hours Self-Paced
Excavation, Trenching & Ground Support Safety Masterclass (2026 Standards)
Accredited training for trench safety, underground utility locating (DBYD), shoring box design, and cave-in prevention.
Code: WHS-CERT-EXC26
CPD Points: 4 Points
Pass Mark: 80% Quiz Passing Grade
Rating: ★ 4.97 (820 Enrolled)
Course Tuition & Certification
$79.00
$149.00
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Includes Verifiable Digital PDF Certificate & QR Code
100% Self-paced 24/7 online access
Instant certificate upon passing quiz
Employer & inspector verifiable QR code
About this Safety Course
Excavation and trench collapses are sudden and deadly. This accredited online masterclass trains supervisors, plant operators, and pipe layers on essential ground support engineering, Dial-Before-You-Dig (BYDA) protocols, and cave-in emergency response.
What You Will Learn:
- Legal duties under WHS Regulation 291 and OSHA 1926 Subpart P.
- Soil classification (Type A, B, C) and determining safe angles of repose.
- Installing and inspecting certified aluminum and hydraulic shoring boxes.
- Vacuum potholing and utility strike prevention.
- Daily pre-entry inspection routines and safe ladder egress spacing.
What You Will Master
Implement mandatory ground support for all excavations exceeding 1.5 metres
Interpret Dial-Before-You-Dig utility plans and conduct positive vacuum potholing
Inspect trench shoring, benching, and battering systems before worker entry
Establish compliant trench access, spoil pile setbacks, and barricaded drop zones
Course Curriculum & Modules
2 Modules • 3 Lessons
Module 1: Pre-Excavation Service Locating & Soil Mechanics
2 Lessons
1.1 Underground Utility Location (BYDA) & Non-Destructive Vacuum Potholing
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25 mins
1.2 Soil Types, Surcharge Loads & Safe Angle of Repose
25 mins
Module 2: Certified Shoring Systems & Daily Inspections
1 Lessons
2.1 Certified Aluminum Shields, Hydraulic Shoring & Benching Systems
30 mins
Final Competency Assessment (80% Required to Certify)
2 Questions
Digital Accreditation
Official Certificate of Completion Included
Earn a verifiable digital certificate recognized by principal contractors, site safety auditors, and tier-1 builders. Includes unique verification URL & QR Code.
★ Verified CPD Accreditation