Excavation Marshal (Banksperson)

Learn to manage excavation work confidently and safely, applying practical controls to protect people and equipment.
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course duration
1 day
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Course Schedule
To be confirmed based on client requirements
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entry requirements
Variable based on the level of training required.
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Why take this course?

Excavation work carries significant risks if not managed correctly. This course equips delegates to plan, prepare and carry out excavation work safely, protecting personnel, equipment and the surrounding environment.
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What You Will Learn

  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
  • P.U.W.E.R. (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)
  • Identification of Hazards & Risks
  • Interpreting Utility Drawings
  • Preparing Resources
  • Planning For Excavation 
  • Safe Digging Procedures
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Alan Sibbring
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Great training, lots of experience and knowledge
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Grant
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Did the 5 day forklift training course and thought it was really good from start to finish. John was a great instructor, explained everything clearly and got the balance between theory and practical spot on. The practical side was really well set up too, with plenty of different exercises and some good challenging setups like chicanes and tighter manoeuvres, so you were actually learning how to control the forklift properly rather than just going through the motions. By the end of the week I felt confident that I could operate a forklift safely and properly. Would definitely recommend Rizon Training and John to anyone looking to do their forklift training.
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Morgan Harper
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Iain was supportive and very knowledgeable, his communication on what he wanted me to carry out was good and clear.
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Marcus Davies
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Mark Carter was a fantastic instructor, made everything easy, explained it in good detail, helped me feel at ease at all times. My experience with Rizon training has been nothing but positive.
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Greta Stirling
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Had a training session with a trainer (Ian) and it was a great experience. Very knowledgeable, professional, and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. The session was engaging and well-structured, and it really helped build my confidence. The trainer created a positive and supportive environment throughout. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for high-quality training.
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It was very good. A lot useful information. Instructor answers all the answers and was very active course
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Attending the MHE assesor course today. Really good sesion. Instructor talk the way you want to listen. Lots of new knowlage Thanks and looking forward for next course
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Enjoyed the training , Ian was very clear with instruction and helped make us at ease when assessing people
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Mhe training asssessment, i had a lot of great training/advice from this course. And gained alot more knowledge.

Why this course is important

Scenarios for Use

  • Excavation for construction or groundwork projects.
  • Digging trenches or foundations near underground utilities.
  • Preparing sites for landscaping, drainage or civil engineering works.

The Risk We Address

Excavations can result in cave-ins, falling objects, underground utility strikes and slips or trips. Delegates learn how to recognise these risks and implement controls to prevent incidents.

Skills and Knowledge Gained

You will develop the ability to assess excavation sites, interpret utility drawings, plan resources effectively and apply safe digging procedures to reduce hazar
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assessment type

Written and practical assessment at the end of the course.
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Certification gained

Bon Accord or NPORS Certification

Where does training take place?

On-Site At Your Workplace

We bring training directly to you by delivering customised courses at your workplace, meaning participants can apply what they’ve learned to their specific working environments, reinforcing key safety measures and learning outcomes. We offer flexibility to suit your schedule, whether it’s back-to-back courses or multi-location training over a series of dates.

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