Level 2 Award in Supervising Excavation
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Supervising Excavation develops practical knowledge for overseeing excavation and trenching activities more safely. Excavation supervisors must recognise changing ground conditions and...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Supervising Excavation develops practical knowledge for overseeing excavation and trenching activities more safely. Excavation supervisors must recognise changing ground conditions and ensure appropriate protective controls remain effective throughout the work.
The programme covers soil classification, cave-in hazards, protective systems, equipment safety, safe access, atmospheric risks, inspections and emergency preparedness.
What You'll Learn
- 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
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS excavation-supervision course is suitable for Construction Workers, Excavation Supervisors, foremen, Safety Officers, compliance personnel, Civil Engineering contractors and subcontractors involved in excavation projects.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop practical excavation-supervision knowledge
- Recognise excavation and trenching hazards
- Understand soil and stability considerations
- Apply suitable protective-system principles
- Improve equipment and access-safety awareness
- Recognise atmospheric and flooding hazards
- Conduct structured excavation inspections
- Improve excavation emergency preparedness
Assessment & Evaluation
- 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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