Trenching and Excavation Safety

Catalog description

This course is restricted to students presently studying under the direction and oversight of an approved apprenticeship program, working in partnership with Columbus State Community College. This course introduces the learner to the proper techniques needed to understand the importance and proper methods for installing trench shoring equipment. Students are taught methods of cutting back side walls with proper slope to prevent a cave in as an alternate to shoring equipment. Students are taught proper methods of relocating shoring equipment and trenching safety as work is in progress.