Level 2 Award in Excavation and Trenching
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Excavation and Trenching, designed for operatives and supervisors responsible for safe excavation and trenching activities in construction, civil engineering, and utility projects. The program emphasizes hazard awareness, soil mechanics, protective systems, and compliance with international safety standards. Participants will gain the competence to plan, execute, and supervise excavation and trenching works with audit‑ready documentation.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Excavation and Trenching |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 30 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Excavation and Trenching Scope, importance, and applications in construction and civil engineering.
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Standards and Regulations for Excavation Safety OSHA, HSE, ISO 45001, and BS EN compliance requirements.
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Soil Mechanics and Stability Considerations Types of soil, stability factors, and risk of collapse.
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Excavation Equipment and Machinery Excavators, trenchers, shoring systems, and safe equipment use.
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Protective Systems in Trenching Shoring, shielding, benching, and sloping methods.
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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Recognizing hazards such as cave‑ins, falls, and underground utilities.
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Safe Work Practices in Excavation Entry/exit protocols, PPE, and safe positioning.
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Emergency Procedures and Rescue Plans Accident response, trench collapse rescue, and evacuation protocols.
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Inspection and Maintenance of Excavation Sites Daily checks, monitoring soil conditions, and corrective actions.
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Documentation, Reporting, and Audit Readiness Preparing inspection records, compliance reports, and certification documentation.
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Builds competence in safe excavation and trenching practices
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Enhances compliance with OSHA, HSE, ISO 45001, and BS EN standards
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Strengthens skills in soil mechanics, protective systems, and hazard control
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in construction safety, civil engineering, and compliance consultancy
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Construction operatives and site supervisors
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Civil engineering technicians and utility workers
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Safety officers and compliance auditors
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Individuals progressing from Workplace Safety Level I (WSAF‑111) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical excavation project
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, and hands‑on trenching project
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 practical project
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Excavation and Trenching (EXTR)
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