Excavation & Trenching with Official Exam

Diploma in Excavation and Trenching at QLS Level 4

This course is endorsed under Quality Licence Scheme.

The Diploma in Excavation and Trenching at QLS Level 4 (USA Standards) is designed for individuals who want to learn the fundamentals of excavation and trenching guidelines. Excavation and trenching refers to the process of digging up and creating an excavation in the ground for various purposes. A trench created in this manner is usually narrow but deeper in depth. In civil engineering, trenches are mainly created to install underground infrastructure and utilities such as gas mains, water mains and telephone lines. In archaeology, trenches are dug up by archaeologists in order to search and excavate ancient ruins or sediment ruins. Trenching has also been often used for defensive purposes.

Excavation and trenching is an inherently dangerous procedure. It involves so many hazards that can be fatal at times. In-depth knowledge on trenching and excavation is a necessary requirement to embark on a successful career in engineering and construction.

The Diploma in Excavation and Trenching at QLS Level 4 is aimed at educating aspiring constructors and engineers on excavation and trenching. The course will teach learners excavation facts, personal protection systems and excavation and trenching guidelines. Learners will gain insight into excavation and trenching hazards and excavation and confined space hazards. The course will also cover irritant (corrosive) atmosphere and soil classification. Additionally, learn about the OSHA report and how to handle an OSHA Inspection. Individuals will also learn about ladder safety, confined space safety, confined space entry program, confined space entry permit and confined space duties and responsibilities.

The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Global Edulink has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Why Choose Global Edulink?

Global Edulink offers the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at Global Edulink and you will be provided with all the necessary material, tutorials, qualified course instructor, narrated e-learning modules and free resources which include Free CV writing pack, free career support and course demo to make your learning experience more enriching and rewarding.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Module 01 : Stackable Trench Boxes

• Excavation facts

Module 02 : Competent Person

• Scope of work

Module 03 : Personnel Protection Systems

• Excavation protection systems
• Safety Precautions for shield systems

Module 04 : Excavation

• Excavation and trenching guidelines

Module 05 : Commonly Found Hazards

• Excavation safety plan
• Posing a hazard

Module 06 : Soil Classification and Identification

Module 07 : Protective System Requirements

• Sloping and Benching

Module 08 : Shoring Systems

• Timber shoring
• Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring systems

Module 09 : Protection of Employees in Excavations

Module 10 : Shielding

Module 11 : Inspections

Module 12 : Excavation and Confined Space Hazards

• Toxic Atmospheres

Module 13 : Irritant (Corrosive) Atmospheres

• Abbreviations

Module 14 : One-call Center or Bluestakes

• One-call Program
• Mission of the one all center

Module 15 : General Gas Safety

Module 16 : Soil Classification Section

• Compressive Strength testing

Module 17 : Daily Excavation Checklist Example

Module 18 : Handling an OSHA Inspection

• The OSHA Compiliance officer

Module 19 : OSHA Inspection Report Example

• Osha construction visits

Module 20 : Ladder Safety Section

Module 21 : Confined Space Section

Module 22 : Confined Space

Module 23 : Permitted Confined Space Entry Program

• Confined space entry permit example

Module 24 : Confined Space Duties

• Permit required confined space entry general rules

Access Duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Method of assessment

In order to complete the Diploma in Excavation and Trenching – Level 4 successfully, all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments.

Certification

Those who successfully complete the course will be issued the Diploma in Excavation and Trenching at QLS Level 4 by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Course Code: QLS-04878

Endorsed by

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

Other benefits

• Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience
• Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
• Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
• Save time and money on travel
• Learn at your convenience and leisure
• Eligible for TOTUM discount card

• Students
• Job seekers
• Engineering professionals
• Construction professionals

• Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
• A recognised qualification at level 3 or above in any discipline.

• Civil Engineer - £30,742 per annum
• Construction Manager - £41,348 per annum
• Civil Design Engineer - £28,887 per annum
• Construction Foreman - £14.32 per hour
• Engineering Supervisor

Other jobs you can get

• Structural Engineer
• Project Engineer