Course Aims

About EUSR Categories 3, 4 & 5 - Install, Inspect & Remove Timber, Steel and Proprietary Excavation Support Systems

This safety course introduces the learner to the theoretical and practical dangers of excavation work. Examples of areas covered are but not limited to the HSE's HSG150, HSG 47 guidance, the Construction Industry Research and Information Associations report. 

Learners will become familiarised with the necessity for identifying various ground conditions, and will come to understand a variety of methods for utilising the appropriate ground retention system(s). This course also includes practical training and assessments while installing ground support systems in a live dig environment with a specific temporary works designs. 

EUSR Categories 3 + 4 + 5 - Install, Inspect & Remove Timber, Steel & Proprietary Shoring Systems

Who Attends

Managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to oversee or carry out work in or around excavations. If you physically install, inspect or remove shoring systems and haven't had any formal training, this course is essential to minimise risk to yourself and those around you. 

Course Content

  • Identify the dangers and hazards associated with working in excavations
  • Differentiate between soil types and conditions 
  • Recognise suitable ground retention systems 
  • Carry out risk assessments unique to excavations 
  • Recognise the hazards, and implement control measures for those hazards 
  • Be able to safely install, inspect, and remove timber, steel and proprietary shoring equipment with practical experience in doing so 
  • Interpret specific temporary works designs

Additional Information

*PLEASE NOTE* all online bookings are provisional until confirmed with you by our training team.

Arrange your course with Sibbald

If pre-scheduled dates are not listed on this page, or if the dates published do not fit your requirement, please contact us as arrangements can be made to suit your needs. 

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Dates & Locations

May 2024

Sibbald Park, Blackridge, EH48 3BN

  • 09/05/2024

  • 5

  • 2 Days

    09-05-2024 10-05-2024 08:30 - 16:00

£729.00

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Sibbald Park, Blackridge, EH48 3BN

  • 23/05/2024

  • 6

  • 2 Days

    23-05-2024 24-05-2024 08:30 - 16:00

£729.00

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June 2024

Sibbald Park, Blackridge, EH48 3BN

  • 06/06/2024

  • 6

  • 2 Days

    06-06-2024 07-06-2024 08:30 - 16:00

£729.00

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  • Start Date

    09/05/2024

  • Availability

    5 Places

  • Duration

    2 Days

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