Course Title: Install trench support

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3269 Certificate III in Plumbing

Course Title: Install trench support

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 16

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Code

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Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

Course Contact: Warren James

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4632

Course Contact Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit specifies the competency required to shore a trench to prevent the collapse of trench walls and provide safety to personnel working in the trench. It includes the minimum criteria for competency assessment.
This unit includes the set out, installation and removal of shoring.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	BCCCM2010B Install trench support
Elements:	1. Plan and prepare 2. Install trench shoring 3. Remove trench shoring 4. Clean up

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.