Smart Awards SA002A Underground Safety Awareness
The Smart Awards SA02A underground safety awareness accreditation is essential for mastering Gas Testing and Cover Lifting. This awareness accreditation is for Managers, Supervisors and Planners. This program equips learners with the critical knowledge and skills necessary to expertly identify hazards and mitigate risks when working on or near underground structures and operational buildings. With this training, you will enhance your safety practices and ensure a secure working environment for yourself and your team.
About this course:
Learners will gain an understanding of how to identify potential dangers in underground chambers and apply appropriate control measures in line with current health and safety regulations and industry best practice.
Learning Objectives:
See above.
Course modules:
By the end of the course, learners should:
Know how to work safely in underground telecommunication structures.
Know how to carry out gas testing safely using a four-head gas detection system
Know how to demonstrate safe methods of testing for lifting covers before working underground
Know relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice
Know how to carry out chamber cover lifting safely using various methods and the correct equipment required.
Suitable for:
The SA02A Overhead Safety Awareness accreditation is designed for managers, supervisors, and planners working in the telecommunications sector.
Certification Details
SA02A Overhead Safety Awareness accreditation
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Career Progession:
After successfully completing the Smart Awards SA002 Underground Safety course, learners can progress onto further telecoms and civils safety accreditations required for working on the Openreach network.
Price:
£180.00
Duration:
1 Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who typically needs Underground Safety Awareness training?
This course is commonly required for telecommunications engineers, planners, supervisors, and contractors who may work near underground telecoms infrastructure such as chambers, ducts, and joint boxes. It helps ensure workers understand the hazards and safe working procedures before accessing or working around underground networks.
What hazards are associated with working in underground telecoms chambers?
Underground environments can present risks such as hazardous gases, poor ventilation, manual handling injuries from lifting covers, and exposure to utilities or underground apparatus. The training teaches how to identify these risks and follow correct procedures to minimise danger to both workers and the public.
Does this qualification allow you to enter confined spaces?
No. Underground Safety Awareness training provides awareness of hazards and safe working practices, but it does not qualify individuals to enter confined spaces. If your role requires confined space entry, a separate accredited confined space qualification is required.
How is the Underground Safety Awareness course assessed?
Learners are typically assessed through a short theory test and practical demonstrations, covering key safety procedures such as gas testing awareness and safe methods for lifting covers. Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive certification.
Where does the training take place?
Training is delivered at our specialist training facility in Crewe, Cheshire, where learners receive instruction from experienced telecoms trainers and gain practical awareness of underground safety procedures.