Smart Awards Underground Safety Course SA002
The Smart Awards Underground Safety Course SA002 is designed for engineers and technicians on underground telecommunications networks. It is a safety requirement for most internet service providers, especially those working on the Openreach and Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) networks. This Smart Awards Underground Safety Course, SA002, is not just about theory; it’s about hands-on learning. It equips learners with the safety skills and practical knowledge of the hazards and potential risks of working within an operational telecommunication underground environment, ensuring they feel competent and skilled.
About this course:
Delegates will gain the knowledge and skills to recognise and effectively manage the dangers and potential risks of working safely on underground structures and operational buildings, instilling a sense of awareness and caution.
Learning Objectives:
Not applicable.
Course modules:
Accreditation is crucial before taking advanced underground working courses, like medium-risk confined space training. The SA002 Underground Safety must be completed first.
Upon successful completion, the delegate will be awarded their Smart Awards certificate for the Smart Awards Underground Safety Course SA002.
Gas testing using a four-head gas detection unit and identifying the different dangerous gases
Water testing to identify if it is safe to pump out excess water
Chamber identification
Working on public highways and byways
Selection of the correct equipment, including hydraulic lifter, box keys and personal protective equipment.
Site safety is set up before opening access chambers
Safely removing and replacing access chambers
Suitable for:
The SA002 Underground Safety must be completed first.
Certification Details
Upon successful completion, the delegate will be awarded their Smart Awards certificate for the Smart Awards Underground Safety Course SA002.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Career Progession:
After completing the Smart Awards SA002 Underground Safety course, learners can progress onto additional telecommunications training required for working on fibre and underground network infrastructure.
Price:
£180.00 + VAT
Duration:
1 Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Smart Awards Underground Safety course?
The Smart Awards Underground Safety course (often referred to as SA002) teaches engineers how to work safely around underground telecom infrastructure such as ducts, chambers, and joint boxes. The training focuses on identifying hazards, understanding safety procedures, and following industry regulations when working within underground network environments.
What will I learn on an underground safety training course?
Learners gain awareness of the main risks associated with underground telecom infrastructure, including how to recognise hazards and follow correct safety procedures. The course typically introduces topics such as gas testing, safe cover lifting, and health and safety legislation relevant to working around underground structures.
Who should take a telecom underground safety course?
Underground safety training is commonly required for telecommunications engineers, network installers, surveyors, and contractors who may work around underground chambers, ducts, or other telecom infrastructure. The qualification helps ensure individuals understand the risks and safe working practices used within telecom networks.
Does the SA002 underground safety qualification allow you to enter confined spaces?
No. The SA002 Underground Safety qualification provides awareness of underground hazards and safe working practices, but it does not qualify individuals to enter confined spaces. Engineers who need to work in confined spaces must complete additional specialised confined space training.
Where does the training take place?
Training takes place at the Fibre Optics Training centre in Crewe, Cheshire, where learners receive instruction from experienced telecom trainers in a practical training environment designed to support real telecom infrastructure work.