This certificate has been designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to carry out excavation in the highway. The candidate will be able to identify the characteristics of different types of footway and carriageway, including their construction layers. Candidates will be able to excavate safely, in line with the relevant specifications and codes of practice and will demonstrate the approved methods to safely support underground apparatus that is exposed during excavation. The candidate will also be able to identify, select and store excavated material that can be re-used as backfill.
The unit teaching will typically take place over the course of half a day
Understanding how to identify different types of footway and carriageway
Understanding how to excavate in the highway
Understanding how to support and protect underground apparatus during excavation in the highway
Understanding how to identify, select and store excavated materials for re-use as backfill
Demonstrating theory knowledge in practical environment whilst following safe working practices
This course can be delivered at either of our training centres or at your own location providing you have the sufficent space and equipment.
Please contact us for more details.
Half Day