• 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