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Soulful Synergy, LLC - NYC DOB SST 1 Hour Excavations (Online)

1 Hour Online Trenching And Excavation Training Course

Why do you need excavations online course? Excavations are the process of moving earth or other materials using tools, equipment, or explosives. Excavation is used during construction in order to create building foundations and is an important part of the construction process. Online trenching and excavation training will help you to learn about the different techniques and terminology used in excavations such as trenching, wall shafts, and underpinning is knowledge that most construction workers and supervisors should pursue.

 

NYC DOB SST Requirement (Local law 196)

The 1 Hour Excavations class also known as trenching and excavation competent person training online falls under “Site Safety Training (SST) Specialized Electives” and will be accepted for use towards acquiring certain SST cards. This online class is in compliance with the New York City Department of Buildings regulations for proctored online training.

 

For a list of all SST courses please visit the DOB’s website here.

 

CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

0.1

 

CEU Requirements

  1. 100% attendance for 1 Hour excavation competent person training online
  2. Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
  3. Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
  4. Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
  5. As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
  6. Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Define relevant code specification terms and components related to excavations and underpinning actives
  2. Competent person excavation training online will help you to describe typical sequential underpinning process
  3. Describe the people involved in rigging and hoisting activities
  4. Describe conditions and or actions that can expedite soil failure and structural collapse
  5. Explain hazards related to excavations and atmospheric hazards
  6. Understand Excavation disruptions and areas of influence
  7. Understand principles of fall protection
  8. Understand Plating and vehicular street protections

 

What You Need:

  • Webcam and microphone for face and voice recognition

What You Get:

  • Course Certificate
  • .1 IACET CEU's 

Course Content

Training Objectives & Expectations
Content Outline Part 1
Content Outline Part 2
Content Outline Part 3
Content Outline Part 4
Content Outline Part 5
Content Outline Part 6
Content Outline Part 7
Case Study: EURO-GROUP LTD. HOME COLLAPSE ACCIDENT Part 1
Case Study: EURO-GROUP LTD. HOME COLLAPSE ACCIDENT Part 2
Case Study: EURO-GROUP LTD. HOME COLLAPSE ACCIDENT Part 3
Case Study: EURO-GROUP LTD. HOME COLLAPSE ACCIDENT Part 4
Introduction
Support of Excavation Plan Part 1
Support of Excavation Plan Part 2
Types of Protective Systems Part 1
Types of Protective Systems Part 2
Types of Protective Systems Part 3
Types of Protective Systems Part 4
Types of Protective Systems Part 5
Definition: Excavation & Trench
Undermining
Underpinning Operations
Surcharges, Spoils & Superimposed Loads Part 1
Surcharges, Spoils & Superimposed Loads Part 2
Surcharges, Spoils & Superimposed Loads Part 3
Overburden
Maximum Allowable Slope (Angle of Repose)
Soil Evaluation & Evaluating Soil Type
Soil Classifications Part 1
Soil Classifications Part 2
Soil Classifications Part 3
Method for Evaluating Soil Type
Pocket Penetrometer
Failure Plane of Soils
Stress Path of Adjoining Structures Part 1
Stress Path of Adjoining Structures Part 2
Utilities Mark-outs & One Call
Guidelines for Excavation Delineation
Heaving & Boiling
Surface Encumbrances
Types of Soil Failures Part 1
Types of Soil Failures Part 2
Types of Soil Failures Part 3
Confined Spaces
Sequential Underpinning Process
Introduction
Qualified Persons
Geo-technical Professional Engineer
Structural Professional Engineer
Competent Persons Part 1
Competent Persons Part 2
Introduction
Not Properly Following Underpinning Plans or Sequences
Overexcavation
Infiltration of Water
Surcharges, Spoils & Superimposed Loads Part 1
Surcharges, Spoils & Superimposed Loads Part 2
Unstable Adjoined Structures
Vibrations
Types of Soil
Too Steep Angle of Repose
Settling
Weather (Freeze/Thaw Cycle)
Tectonic Action
Depth & Shape of Excavation Cuts
Introduction
Hazardous Atmosphere
Atmospheric Contaminants
Excavation Contact with and Working Around & Support of Utilities
Introduction
Subways
Tunnels
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Path Train Tunnel Part 1
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Path Train Tunnel Part 2
Fall Protection
Plating & Vehicular Street Protections
Excavation Checklist Part 1
Excavation Checklist Part 2
Excavation Safety Key Points
Resources
Debriefing
Written Assessment