{"product_id":"kurs-i-groftearbeid","title":"Online Trench Work Course – Excavation Safety","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kh-product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #bfdbfe;background:#eff6ff;border-radius:10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:4px;color:#1e3a8a\"\u003eOnline Ditch-Digging Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#1e40af\"\u003eEstimated time: 1–2 hours · 1,490 NOK excl. tax · get started right away · eight languages · certificate upon completion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to plan and perform work in and around excavation pits more safely. The course covers the risk of cave-ins, safety measures, access, underground installations, and emergency preparedness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"course-practice\" style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:20px;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;border-radius:12px;background:#f8fafc\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTake the theory course online—go through the trench at your workplace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe employer must provide on-site training with a qualified person before work begins. Review site conditions, safety measures, access, escape routes, installations, and the equipment you will be using. Practice tasks and emergency procedures as needed, and document the training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe on-site review must be appropriate for the specific trench and work method. A trenching course does not provide qualifications to operate heavy equipment. The operation of an excavator is subject to separate training requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Training and Risk Assessment Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 21 of the Regulations on the Performance of Work requires a risk assessment prior to excavation work. According to Section 21-2, workers excavating to a depth greater than 1.25 meters must receive special training, and everyone working in excavation pits must receive training to ensure health and safety. The training must be provided by competent individuals and documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e👥 Who is this course for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction Workers and Groundwork Workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine Operators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumbers and Water and Sewer Operators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable and Fiber Technicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite supervisors, foremen, and others who plan or oversee excavation work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📚 Here's what you'll learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eground conditions, depth, weather, water, traffic, and other loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elandslide hazard, safe slope angle, and shoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe access, escape routes, and inspection of the excavation pit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplacement of excavated material, machinery, and materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocating cables, pipes, and other utilities before excavation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroles, work instructions, and information for employees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epreparedness, termination criteria, and first aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⏱️ Duration and format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–2 hours · self-paced online course · course certificate upon completion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎓 What does the course certificate attest to?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course certificate verifies completion of the theory portion and passing the knowledge test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💡 Why Choose Komplett HMS?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet started right away and work through it at your own pace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose from Norwegian, English, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, and Ukrainian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical information for working in and around excavation pits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse certificate as a PDF upon successful completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic course access after registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhen is training in excavation work required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0\"\u003eAnyone who digs deeper than 1.25 meters must receive special training. Everyone working in excavation pits must receive training that enables them to ensure their health and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eIs the online course enough on its own?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0\"\u003eTake the theory course online and follow it up with in-person training before work begins. The procedure is explained in the practical section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eDo all excavation pits need to be shored up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0\"\u003eNo. Excavations shallower than 2 meters may be vertical without shoring only when there are no specific hazards. Excavations deeper than 2 meters must be shored or given a safe slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhat about cables and pipes underground?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0\"\u003eUnderground installations must be included in the risk assessment. The course explains why cable and pipe detection, safe work practices, and local instructions must be in place before excavation begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003csection data-kh-local-followup=\"v1\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px;border:1px solid #bfdbfe;background:#eff6ff;border-radius:10px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eImportant: Follow up at the workplace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe employer must adapt the risk assessment and work instructions to the specific trench. Review the on-site conditions together with a qualified person before work begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003caside data-kh-official-source=\"v1\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:15px 17px;background:#f8fafc;border-left:4px solid #1e3a8a;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeidstilsynet.no\/risikofylt-arbeid\/gravearbeid\/\"\u003eThe Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority on Excavation Work\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003caside data-kh-guide-link=\"v1\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:15px 17px;background:#f8fafc;border-left:4px solid #2563eb;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWould you like to read more first\u003c\/strong\u003e? \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/groftekurs-veien-til-sikkerhet-i-grofter\"\u003eCheck out the guide to safer trench work\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003csection data-kh-kiss-buy=\"v1\" style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:18px;border:2px solid #16a34a;background:#f0fdf4;border-radius:12px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eHow to Purchase the Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the number of participants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClick \u0026#34;Add to Cart\u0026#34; and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe course will be sent to you by email. You can get started right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you purchasing on behalf of your company\u003c\/strong\u003e? You can add participants now or assign the courses later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Komplett HMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51801525944504,"sku":null,"price":1490.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/8952\/0312\/files\/komplett-hms-kurs-i-groftearbeid-premium_e23159b0-f069-4896-a6a3-6fb0485e19cd.webp?v=1784199538","url":"https:\/\/kompletthmsshop.no\/en\/products\/online-trench-work-course","provider":"Komplett HMS AS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}