POCs:
AGC: Becca Schaffer, agcsdeducation@agcsd.org. 619-592-4533
Class Location: AGC San Diego 6212 Ferris Square, San Diego CA 92121
Parking : Free
Class Time: 7:00am – 3:00 pm each day of training
Lunch will be ordered by AGC San Diego at a cost of $10.00 per day. Those wishing to purchase lunch for the training will pay $30.00 on day 1 of training via cash. The AGC does have a small breakroom with Microwave and Refrigerator if you chose to bring your own food.
Certification: Competent Person Level Training and Certification
3-Day Training
Dates: April 8 - 10, 2024
Time: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Cost per Person: $825.00
This comprehensive 3 day course covers OSHA Construction Standards 1926 Subpart P for Trenching and Excavating. This course covers the Definitions, General Requirements and Protective Systems including the Appendices. Soils Mechanics, Soils Analysis and Field work testing and classifying Soils.
Testing methods are demonstrated and students participate in workshops demonstrating proper soil tests such as the Thread Test, Ribbon Test, Thumb Penetration Test and use of a Pocket Penetrometer. Class participants will also participate in the field assessing proper installation of shoring, proper access and egress and perimeter protection around the excavation.
Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess excavation work sites for compliance with the OSHA Excavation Standard, utilize soil testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for the excavations, and trenches and be able to develop an activity hazard analysis and trenching and excavation plan for an excavation site.
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Students will be tested with a 50 question final exam that will help in evaluating their understanding of the standard. All students will be issued a certificate of completion by the AGC of San Diego
Student attendance is required for all 3 days of the class to receive a certificate of completion
Course evaluations and program surveys are important components of the educational process and aid in further development of teaching means and methods. Students are encouraged to complete the student course evaluation form that will be distributed at the end of the last day of the course. The evaluation is anonymous.
Participants are required to wear appropriate work attire. (No Shorts, No Flip Flops)
AGC San Diego Point of Contact:
Becca Schaffer - AGC Education Marketing Manager
becca@agcsd.org
619-592-4533