ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
The Mine/Trench Rescue Technician Course is a 14-day programme, delivered in line with NFPA 1006 standards, that develops technician-level competency in trench and excavation rescue. It covers rescuer safety, OSHA trench and excavation regulations, soil composition assessment and cave-in evaluation, and the stabilization and shoring of unstable ground using wood, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, through to victim recovery and incident termination.
WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR
Technical rescue technicians responding to trench and excavation collapses
Fire and rescue personnel operating under NFPA 1006 standards
Emergency responders assessing soil and structural collapse hazards
Personnel responsible for shoring and stabilisation at excavation incidents
CAPABILITY DEVELOPED THROUGH TRAINING
Rescuer Safety
Apply rescuer safety principles specific to trench and excavation environments.
OSHA Trench Regulations
Interpret OSHA regulations governing trench and excavation work and rescue.
Soil & Cave-In Assessment
Assess soil composition and configuration to evaluate cave-in risk.
Stabilization & Shoring
Stabilise and shore unstable ground using wood, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, guided by trench rescue data sheets.
Victim Rescue & Recovery
Execute victim rescue and recovery procedures in a collapsed trench or excavation.
Incident Termination
Safely conclude and terminate a trench or mine rescue incident.
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