Level 2 Award in Supervising Excavation
The Level 2 Award in Supervising Excavation offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge for supervising excavation and trenching activities safely. The programme focuses on ground conditions, cave-in prevention, protective systems, equipment hazards, safe access and inspection...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Supervising Excavation offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge for supervising excavation and trenching activities safely. The programme focuses on ground conditions, cave-in prevention, protective systems, equipment hazards, safe access and inspection requirements.
Learners develop the awareness required to recognise changing excavation conditions and ensure appropriate controls remain in place during excavation work.
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:
- Introduction to Excavation Safety
- Excavation-Supervision Responsibilities
- Excavation Hazard Identification
- Excavation Risk Assessment
- Soil Classification
- Ground Stability
- Cave-In Hazards
- Falls and Falling Materials
- Hazardous Atmospheres
- Protective Systems
- Sloping and Benching
- Shoring and Shielding
- Excavation Equipment Safety
- Safe Access and Egress
- Ladder Placement
- Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring
- Emergency Preparedness
- Flooding and Water-Ingress Hazards
- Daily Excavation Inspections
- Inspection Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Construction Workers
- Excavation Supervisors and Foremen
- Safety Officers
- Compliance Personnel
- Civil Engineering Contractors
- Subcontractors involved in excavation projects
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical excavation-supervision knowledge.
- Recognise excavation and trenching hazards.
- Understand soil and stability considerations.
- Select suitable protective-system principles.
- Improve equipment and access-safety awareness.
- Recognise atmospheric and flooding hazards.
- Conduct structured excavation inspections.
- Improve excavation emergency preparedness.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and field-based practical assessment.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 90 minutes.
- Practical Duration: 45 minutes.
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