Level 2 Award in Excavation and Trenching
The Level 2 Award in Excavation and Trenching offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in planning and carrying out excavation and trenching activities safely. The programme covers soil conditions, protective systems, excavation equipment, underground services, inspections...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Excavation and Trenching offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in planning and carrying out excavation and trenching activities safely. The programme covers soil conditions, protective systems, excavation equipment, underground services, inspections, emergency arrangements and site documentation.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Excavation and Trenching Fundamentals
- Excavation Hazard Awareness
- Soil Types and Stability
- Ground Conditions
- Excavators and Trenching Equipment
- Shoring Systems
- Shielding and Trench Boxes
- Sloping and Benching
- Cave-In Prevention
- Underground Utility Awareness
- Safe Access and Egress
- Excavation Risk Assessment
- PPE Requirements
- Daily Excavation Inspection
- Weather and Ground Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Trench-Collapse Awareness
- Inspection Records and Reporting
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Construction Operatives
- Site Supervisors
- Civil Engineering Technicians
- Utility Workers
- Safety Officers
- Personnel involved in excavation activities
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop safe excavation and trenching competence.
- Strengthen soil-stability awareness.
- Improve protective-system selection knowledge.
- Develop excavation hazard-control skills.
- Improve site-inspection practices.
- Strengthen emergency and documentation procedures.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical excavation project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies and hands-on trenching project.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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