Trenching course – trench shoring

Mandatory trenching course for safe excavation and trench work. Teaches about the risk of landslides, shoring, safe access, and emergency preparedness. Mandatory before working in trenches deeper than 2 meters.

✅ Legal Basis

The Regulations concerning the Performance of Work and the Client’s Regulations require training and risk assessment before excavation work.

👥 Who is the course for?

• Construction workers and plumbers
• Machine operators
• Foremen and site managers
• Cable and fiber technicians
• Water and wastewater operators

📚 Course Content

• Ground conditions and landslide risk
• Slope inclination and shoring (sheet piling, boxes)
• Safe access and access ladders
• Cable and pipe detection before excavation
• Rescue plan and first aid
• Client’s Regulations and HSE plan

⏱️ Duration and Format

3–4 hours · online · certificate on the same day

🎓 Certificate

PDF certificate immediately upon completion.

💡 Why choose Komplett HMS?

• 100% online — start anytime, on all devices
• Available in all languages via auto-translation
• PDF certificate immediately upon completion
• Approved documentation according to Norwegian regulations
• Maximum 1 hour from purchase to course access

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When is a trenching course required?

For all work in and around trenches, and especially for trenches deeper than 2 meters. The employer is obligated to ensure training.

Does the course cover both machine operators and groundwork laborers?

Yes, the course is aimed at everyone who works in, by, or with trenches — regardless of role.

Is shoring required in all trenches?

No, but for depths over 2 m or unstable ground, the trench must either be shored or the slope reduced according to risk assessment.

What about cable detection?

The course covers why and how cable/pipe detection should be done before excavation — lack of detection is a frequent cause of serious accidents.