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Trenching and Shoring Skill Set

Course Code CONISS021

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Duration
  • Full Time
  • 2 days
Delivery
  • On Campus
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Campus
  • Drummond St Chadstone

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Overview

The Trenching and Shoring Skill Set provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to undertake trench support installation in a safe manner. In this program, participants will learn about soils and ground types, trenches, benching, battering, and correct installation; the removal of trench support; and directing plant while ensuring a safe working environment..

Career Opportunities

  • positions in the NBN installations, water main excavation and civil construction industry
  • Civil construction labourer

Pathway to further studies

  • RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction
  • RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction

Entry Requirements

Participants must hold a White Card or have the competency of CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
Participants must complete a language and literacy test before attending class.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

This accredited skillset is made up of 3 units of competence RIICCM210E Install Trench Support, RIICCM206E Support Plant Operations and RIIRIS201E Conduct Local Risk Control. <p>The knowledge and skills covered for each unit are:<br>RIICCM210E Install Trench Support<br>• Risks, hazards and risk control<br>• Compliance codes – excavation / plant / confined spaces<br>• Barrier management / signage / spotting<br>• Trench Shields / Battering / Soldier Sets / Closed Sheeting<br>• Trench Hazards (including ground conditions, services, property, etc)<br>• SWMS & Emergency procedures<br>• Practical activities - trenching Job set out, installation, removal, clean up<br>• Install / remove trench support and ladders safely<br>RIICCM206E Support Plant Operations <br>• Traffic control<br>• Dial Before You Dig<br>• Plant hazards <br>• Traffic control - barrier management / signage / spotting<br>• Soils – types, properties, compaction, tests<br>• Materials – types, site quality assurance, storage<br>• Practical activities with excavator and/or skid steer<br>RIIRIS201E Conduct Local Risk Control <br>• Hierarchy of control<br>• Reporting - Hazard / Incident / Near miss<br>• Practical activities to support risk control in plant operations and installation of trenching
Unit code Unit name
RIICCM210E Install trench support
RIICCM206E Support plant operations
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

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Start Date

Drummond St Chadstone
Date: 20/06/2024
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Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

Upon successful completion, participant will receive a Statement of Attainment in RIICCM210E Install Trench Support, RIICCM206E Support Plant Operations & RIIRIS201E Conduct Local Risk Control.

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Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $1,100
Government subsidised $480
Concession $96

Additional Course Cost

N/A

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-scholarships/government-subsidised-training">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

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