Online Trenching Course – Safety in Trench Work
Learn how to plan and perform work in and around trenches more safely. The course covers landslide hazards, safety measures, access, cable and pipe detection, and emergency preparedness.
✅ Legal Basis
The Regulations on the Performance of Work and the Building Owner Regulations require training and a risk assessment prior to excavation work.
👥 Who is this course for?
- Construction workers and plumbers
- Machine Operators
- Foremen and Site Managers
- Cable and Fiber Technicians
- Water and Sewerage Operators
📚 Course Content
- Soil Conditions and Landslide Risk
- Slope Gradient and Bracing (Sheet Piles, Formwork)
- Safe Access and Access Ladders
- Cable and Pipe Detection Before Excavation
- Emergency Plan and First Aid
- Building Owner Regulations and SHA Plan
⏱️ Duration and Format
Approx. 3 hours · online · same-day diploma
🎓 Diploma
A PDF copy of the diploma is available immediately after passing the exam.
💡 Why Choose Komplett HMS?
- 100% online — start whenever you want, on any device
- Available in all languages via automatic translation
- Diploma as a PDF immediately after passing
- Documentation in accordance with Norwegian regulations
- Automatic Course Access After Registration
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When do employees need training in trench work?
Employers must provide the necessary training when employees are to work in or near ditches and at excavation sites that pose a risk. The scope of the training is tailored to the task and the risk assessment.
Does the course cover both machine operators and groundwork workers?
Yes, the course is intended for anyone who works in, near, or with ditches—regardless of their role.
Is reinforcement required in all trenches?
No, but if the depth exceeds 2 m or the soil is unstable, the trench must either be shored up or the slope reduced in accordance with the risk assessment.
What about cable detection?
The course covers why and how cable and pipe detection should be performed before excavation—failure to detect them is a common cause of serious accidents.
