Competent person training for excavation, trenching, and shoring: soil classification, protective systems, daily inspections, hazard recognition, and the competent person's authority on site.
Trusted Across the Permian, Eagle Ford, Gulf Coast & Nationwide • Accepted by Major Operators
Every session incorporates classroom theory, OSHA regulation analysis, hands-on demonstrations, and formal evaluation.
Stable rock and Type A, B, C soils: how to classify soil on site.
Sloping and benching, shoring, and shielding (trench boxes).
Before work starts and as conditions change — including after rainstorms.
Water accumulation, hazardous atmospheres, underground utilities, adjacent structures.
The authority to identify hazards and take prompt corrective measures (per CPL 2-00-087).
Rescue planning and response for excavation emergencies.
Full adherence to regulatory requirements ensuring seamless operator clearance across all jobsites.
29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (§§1926.650–652); OSHA enforcement directive CPL 2-00-087. These set employer duties — not an OSHA approval of any training program.
Practical competency — you must demonstrate soil classification and hazard identification. No federal pass score.
No OSHA card. The official proof is your employer’s written designation of you as the competent person, backed by training records. Plus our provider certificate of completion.
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Answers to common scheduling, credentialing, and onsite training questions.
Our provider certificate of completion is issued same-day. Note: there is no OSHA card — your employer’s written designation as the competent person is the official proof.
Yes! Our mobile fleet travels directly to your facility, yard, or jobsite across Texas and nationwide to train and certify your crews with zero disruption to your operational schedule.
Yes. We offer fully bilingual instruction in English and Spanish (Español) with Spanish study materials, written tests, and evaluations.
