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Excavation Safety Training Courses

Groundforce Training Services has an accredited and dedicated training facility based in Worksop, offering a range of excavation courses, from classroom based understanding to replication of on-site scenarios with hands on experience in our 1400m² outdoor training area.

EUSR accredited courses and training centre means you can be sure your team is recieving the highest standard of training.

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Excavation & Site Safety Training Courses

Appreciation of Excavation Safety
Appreciation of Excavation Safety

Classroom based appreciation course introduces the delegate to the reasons to why excavations should be supported, current legislation surrounding excavations, and types of proprietary shoring equipment.
EUSR Category 5
EUSR Category 5

Install, Inspect and Remove Proprietary Shoring Systems. This course introduces the delegate to the theoretical and practical sides of excavation safety.
EUSR Category 3
EUSR Category 3

This course introduces the delegate to the theoretical and practical sides of excavation safety, specifically focusing on the use of timber.
EUSR Categories 3, 4 & 5
EUSR Categories 3, 4 & 5

Install, Inspect & Remove Timber and Proprietary Shoring Systems. This course introduces the delegate to the theoretical and practical sides of excavation safety, specifically focusing on the use of timber and proprietary shoring systems.
EUSR Category 4
EUSR Category 4

Install, Inspect and Remove Steel Shoring Systems. This course introduces the delegate to the theoretical and practical sides of excavation safety and the use of Steel Shoring Equipment.
EUSR Category 1
EUSR Category 1

Locate Utility Services is a comprehensive training package covering what a safe system of work for avoiding underground services must take into account.

EUSR Excavation Rescue
EUSR Excavation Rescue

This safety course introduces the learner to the theoretical and practical side of rescue from open excavations. The course has been designed to cover current legislation and guidance including the HSE’s L101 and the use of davit arm systems along with stretchers and harnesses.

EUSR Category 2
EUSR Category 2

Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices. This one day course covers training and assessment required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand held power tools.
NEW EUSR 3, 4 & 5 - Plus Exacavation Rescue
EUSR 3, 4 & 5 - Plus Exacavation Rescue

This course provides delegates with the necessary instruction to install, inspect and remove a variety of shoring systems.