human focus logo
Contact Us
01737 647882enquiries@humanfocus.co.uk
Product has been added to your basket.
Log In
breaking ground training

Breaking Ground Training

Course Name: Breaking Ground in Construction for Duty Holders
schedule

Course Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

1352 Reviews on

Human Focus TrustPilot Reviews

This IIRSM-approved Breaking Ground Training course provides an in-depth understanding of the duty holder’s responsibilities when breaking ground in construction.

The course examines the legal requirements and practices for safe breaking ground work. Course users will understand how to plan, risk assess and supervise breaking ground activities as required by CDM 2015 to ensure the safety of workers and the public.

The course includes a free digital checklist. Duty holders can use this checklist to review control measures and document their work.

live_tv
100% online training
volume_up
Full audio voiceover
repeat_on
Fully online assessment
account_balance_wallet
Discounts when you buy in bulk
important_devices
Access on any device
app_shortcut
App available for iOS & Android

Training You Can Trust

Approved by IIRSM

In line with UK legislation

Certificate on completion

Developed by health and safety professionals

breaking ground training certificate
breaking ground training
iirsm approved courses
£295.00 +VAT
Buy Now

Discounts on Bulk Purchases

To view discount details, click here

Discount automatically applied at check-out
Discounts on Bulk Purchases
Courses Price per Course
1 - 5 £295.00
6 - 10 £275.00
11 - 20 £250.00
£295.00 +VAT
Buy Now
Course Details
Course Suitable For
Course Outline
Customer Feedback

Course Preview

Course Details

Course Duration Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
Approval body IIRSM
Format Fully online
Assessment Multiple choice
Certification Same-day digital certificate
Certificate Valid For 3 years

Suitable For

Construction managers

Project supervisors

Site engineers

Health and safety professionals

Contractors and subcontractors

Compliance officers

Course Content

This course contains the following modules:

  • Definition and Scope of Underground Services
  • Consequences of Unsafe Excavation
  • Legal Background
  • Understanding CDM
  • Excavation Duties
  • Case Study
  • Identify Hazards
  • Assess the Risks
  • Controlling Risks
  • Record
  • Review Controls
  • Utility Plans
  • Specific Sites & Situations
  • Use of Temporary Works
  • Emergency Work
  • Training & Competency
  • Safe Systems of Work
  • Emergency Plans
  • Other Planning Requirements
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Visual Site Inspections
  • Site Scans
  • Exposing Services
  • Visual Service Identification
  • Mechanical Excavators & Power Tools
  • Electricity Cables
  • Gas Pipelines
  • Water Pipes & Sewers
  • Major Hazard Pipelines
  • Backfilling
  • General Safe Practices
  • Emergency Response for Utility Strikes

What You Will Learn

Excavation safety standards and legal frameworks

Risks and control measures specific to breaking ground

Requirements to plan, document and review excavation procedures

Safe digging practices and procedures for locating underground services

Emergency responses for excavation accidents and utility strikes

woocommerce-placeholder
UKATA Asbestos Awareness by Human Focus
e-checklist by Human Focus
woocommerce-placeholder

Course Approval Body

iirsm approved courses
Approved by IIRSM

This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM).

The course certificate includes:

  • User name
  • Company name
  • Course name
  • Date of completion
  • Expiry date
  • Name of the approval body

An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.

Users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.

The end-of-course test is:

  • Fully online
  • Multiple choice

A score of 80% is required to pass.

breaking ground training certificate

Breaking Ground in Construction e-Checklist

This online course comes with a free e-Checklist to facilitate duty holding in reviewing and documenting breaking ground risk control measures.

E-checklists can be accessed via any device. They are automatically recorded.

Note – This offer is for one Breaking Ground in Construction for Duty Holders certificate per trainee who completes this course. This e-Checklist licence is for their use and cannot be transferred or shared by other users.

Terms and conditions apply – access to this e-Checklist is for 12 months from purchase.

Customer Feedback

0
Out of 5
1,352 Reviews
See All Reviews

Found the training to be very informative. Seb from the head office has always been very responsive and happy to assist with any queries and support using the system and always gives us updates on newly available courses. Many thanks!

D Snel

I found the course content to be thorough but easy to follow. We utilise Human Focus for all our in-house training and are very happy with its ease of use and array of training.

Sarah Hamilton

Business Operations Manager

Virtua UK Limited

I found the training and the help fantastic.

Jordan Preece

Director

JP Tiling Contractors

I have worked in the industry now for many years, and Human Focus is by far the easiest method I have used to keep your training up-to-date. the courses cover a wide variety of subjects and are explained in great detail. I would recommend these courses to everyone as they are relevant to all industries.

Andrew Mogg

Technical Projects Manager

Netbuilder Education LTD

I found the course was excellent and well put together. The ability to fit it round work and home life was excellent.

Andrew Aldridge

Hatchery Manager

Aviagen Turkey Limited

I can also say that I am impressed with the way Human Focus have been in communication as well as the many training modules both myself and Peter have recently gone through. We will continue with Human Focus for further training.

Andrew Owen

Managing Director

Genesis Marketing & Events Ltd

Why is Breaking Ground Training Important?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) identifies breaking ground as high-risk work, with fatal excavation accidents occurring every year.

Workers carrying out breaking ground activities face collapses, falls or being struck by equipment or plant if appropriate safety measures are not implemented. Unsafe digging can also strike underground utilities, putting workers at risk and causing significant disruption, delays and legal action.

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) require the assessment and management of breaking ground risks to ensure the safety of workers and members of the public. Duty holders must understand what is required by the law and what must be done to comply.

This Breaking Ground in Construction Training course is designed for individuals who oversee breaking ground work. It provides an in-depth understanding of excavation safety and equips duty holders with the tools to assess breaking ground risks and ensure compliance with CDM 2015.

The course includes a free digital checklist to help duty holders review and record breaking ground control measures for safety and compliance.

58613 58604 56445 35675