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National Plant Operators Registration Scheme

NPORS N049 Shoring (Install, Inspect, Remove)

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  • Duration : 3 Days (Novice)
  • Ratio : 8:1 Candidates (Novice)
  • Assessment : Multiple Methods
  • Language : English
  • Certificate Length : 5 Years
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NPORS N049 Shoring (Install, Inspect, Remove) with Acadame

NPORS shoring training course image showing timber shoring and trench support systems installed on a construction site
About the NPORS N049 Shoring (Install, Inspect, Remove)

The NPORS N049 Shoring (Install, Inspect, Remove) course is designed for those involved in groundworks and excavation support systems. This qualification ensures operators, supervisors, and engineers have the knowledge and skills to safely install, inspect, and remove shoring equipment in line with current legislation and best practice. The course covers vital safety procedures, equipment checks, excavation hazards, and emergency protocols, promoting safe excavation work across construction and civil engineering sites. Whether new to the task or requiring formal proof of competence, this course supports confident, compliant, and efficient shoring operations.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:
  • Understand Safety Regulations: Build awareness of legal duties, including HASWA and excavation-specific guidance.
  • Identify Excavation Hazards: Learn to spot risks such as collapse, water ingress, and contamination.
  • Select the Right Equipment: Understand the correct use of different shoring systems for varying ground conditions.
  • Follow Safe Procedures: Gain practical knowledge on safely installing, inspecting, and removing shoring.
  • Improve Risk Management: Learn effective planning and safety measures for trench work and excavations.
  • Support Team Safety: Understand how to work safely with others and communicate effectively on site.
Course Content
  • Legislation, responsibilities, and guidance relating to excavation and shoring
  • Hazards associated with excavations and risk assessment procedures
  • Types and uses of shoring equipment and systems
  • Pre-installation planning and selection of appropriate support systems
  • Safe installation techniques for different ground and site conditions
  • Inspection requirements and maintaining stability
  • Procedures for safely removing shoring equipment
  • Emergency procedures in case of excavation failure
  • Effective communication and teamwork during operations
  • End-of-task checks and reporting procedures
Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a three-step journey:

A written assessment covering regulations, machine controls, and operational safety.

Candidates will demonstrate the safe operation of the tool, including pre-operational checks and performing tasks.

Candidates will showcase proper shutdown techniques to ensure safety and compliance.