This 40 hr program will cover the NFPA 1670 competencies at the Technician level for Trench/Excavation collapse. Topics covered include scene size-up, hazard recognition and control, soil classification, support operations, shoring of non-intersecting and intersecting trenches, installation of supplemental sheeting and shoring, heavy equipment coordination, patient management, and termination procedures. The National Pro-Board written and practical exams for the Trench Rescue Technician will be administered as part of this program for students meeting the prerequisites and wishing to attain certification.
Prerequisites: Trench Rescue Awareness
Required Equipment: Work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots, and safety glasses/goggles
Minimum age 18 years old at the start of the course.
Date(s): November 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, 19 2022
Time(s): 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (November 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19) 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. (November 16)
Location: HACC – Harrisburg Main Campus: North Hall
Price: $525.00
Online course registration and payments are limited to one per person.