SA002R Underground Safety Refresher - Open Course

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From £449 + VAT

Traditional classroom available UK wide

What is the SA002R Underground Safety Refresher Open Course?

The SA002R Underground Safety Refresher open course is a classroom-based training program that revisits key safety protocols. During this 1-day course, delegates refresh practical skills in gas testing and cover lifting, learning how to carry out gas testing safely and perform cover lifting with precision. Accordingly, a seasoned trainer guides delegates to refresh their memory of the latest practices and standardisations and updates them with relevant health and safety legislation, preventing accidents and ensuring a safe working environment. Revise key safety skills today!

SA002R Underground Safety Refresher Open Course - Key Information

1-Day Course
Prerequisites: SA002
Smart Awards Training accredited to the National Occupational Standard (NOS)
Eligible for those 16 and over
Insight into industry-standard techniques
Smart Awards Certificate valid for 3 years

SA002R Underground Safety Refresher Open Course Details

Once your payment is processed for your classroom-based course, you’ll receive your joining instructions via email.

Your joining instructions include the following details:

The date of your chosen course
Course start time
Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
Duration of the course

Please bring the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to attend: a hard hat with chin strap, hi-vis, steel-capped safety boots with a defined heel, safety gloves, safety glasses (optional), and weather-appropriate clothing (optional).

What will you learn on the SA002R Underground Safety Refresher 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 SA002R Underground Safety Refresher course evaluates delegates knowledge of underground safety, hazard identification, gas testing, cover lifting, and industry best practices.

Entry Requirements

As this is a refresher course, you must have previously completed Smart Awards SA002 Underground Safety. Additionally, 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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Find a course near you

This SA002R Underground Safety Refresher course is available in 20 different locations across the UK. Remember, you can always enquire for team training if there's not a location near to you - you may find it a cheaper alternative!

Or select a location below

Basildon, Essex Bedworth, Coventry Birmingham, Midlands Birmingham, Nechells Corby, Northampton (OLD) Farnham, Surrey Gatwick/Horley, Surrey Gillingham, Kent Hertfordshire Jarrow, Newcastle Leeds Leeds Liverpool L33 Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK1 Newcastle Nottingham Shaw, Manchester Tadley, Hampshire Wakefield

Brochures for SA002R Underground Safety Refresher

Please download the course overview brochure below, easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague.

SA002R Underground Safety Refresher Fact Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about the SA002R Underground Safety Refresher course.

What are the benefits of the SA002R Underground Safety Refresher course?

The course strengthens hazard identification skills, enabling delegates to spot potential risks and take proactive measures to avoid accidents. Practical skills such as gas testing and cover lifting are refreshed, ensuring safe and efficient execution on site.

Why is the SA002R Underground Safety Refresher course important?

The course ensures that engineers and other professionals remain compliant with the latest health and safety legislation, refresh their understanding of underground safety hazards, and stay updated with industry best practices.

What skills will I learn from the SA002R Underground Safety Refresher course?

You will learn how to work safely in underground environments, perform gas testing safely, demonstrate cover lifting techniques, and identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with underground work.

Open courses - SA002R Underground Safety Refresher

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