What is the SA002A Underground Safety Awareness course?
The SA002A Underground Safety Awareness course focuses on educating delegates on the hazards and potential risks involved in working on or near underground structures and operational buildings. The course targets supervisors and planners who manage civil works in a utility environment. Furthermore, this single-module course covers gas testing and cover lifting techniques, including working safely in excavations. The course ensures delegates understand legislation and the latest industry best practices.
Correspondingly, the training emphasises safe methods and compliance, serving as a key foundation for advancing into fibre network installation and underground survey qualifications. Notably, the course is open to individuals aged 16 and above.
SA002A Underground Safety Awareness - Key Information
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1-Day Course
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There are no entry requirements for this course
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Smart Awards Training accredited to the National Occupational Standard (NOS)
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Eligible for those 16 and over
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Insight into industry-standard techniques
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Smart Awards Certificate valid for 3 years
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What will you learn on the SA002A Underground Safety Awareness course?
This course is designed to provide you with the following knowledge and skills:
- Working safely in underground environments
- Carrying out gas testing safely
- Demonstrating safe methods for testing and lifting covers before underground work
- Understanding relevant health and safety legislation and industry best practices
- Identifying hazards associated with working in underground chambers or structures
- Performing cover lifting tasks safely
Assessment and Certification
The SA002A Underground Safety Awareness course evaluates delegates knowledge of safe practices, hazard identification, and compliance with health and safety legislation when working on or near underground structures and operational buildings.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course. However, this Smart Awards accreditation requires individuals working on the highway to have the necessary NRSWA Street Works qualifications. It ensures that the person is qualified to verify that the planned work meets the legal requirements of the NRSWA. Importantly, this course is open to individuals aged 16 and over, and a basic knowledge of literacy is required to complete the assessment.
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SA002A Underground Safety Awareness Fact Sheet
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