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Safecon – An Expert Provider of Location of Underground Services Courses

Safecon is a leading provider of Location of Underground Services, Location of Underground Services Courses, and Location of Underground Services Training in Ireland.
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Course Details:

The Course is designed to make candidates aware of the dangers involved in excavating on the public highway & private land. It will train delegates in the use of cable detection equipment and to detect and avoid most buried apparatus.

Objective:

To provide the participants with the required knowledge and skills to carry out the location and avoidance of underground services when involved with excavation works.

Programme:

  • Legal & Occupational Responsibilities
  • Liaison with others
  • Risk Assessment
  • Planning the work
  • Safe Systems of Work
  • Video Presentation
  • Introduction to location & detection equipment – functional checks
  • Practical on-site location of underground services (by each delegate)
  • Practical techniques for locating various services – pipes, cables, street lighting, concrete reinforcing bars and locating tee connections.
  • Further practical exercise – incorporating all associated equipment
  • Maintenance & storage of equipment
  • Safe digging techniques
  • Ten Golden rules of locating
  • Questions & Answers

Pre Course Requirements:

  • Have a valid Safe Pass Registration Card
  • Complete a CSCS Training/Assessment Programme

Assessment / Certification

FÁS CSCS (Construction Sector Certification Scheme) FETAC Level 5 certification and identity card for successful applicants.

Duration:

2 days

Participation:

Maximum of 8

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