SA002A Underground Safety Awareness

The SA002A Underground Safety Awareness Course, accredited by Smart Awards, is designed for supervisors and planners working in telecommunications or similar utility environments. This awareness-level course provides delegates with essential knowledge and skills to identify hazards and potential risks when working safely on or near underground structures and operational buildings. The course focuses on gas testing and cover lifting, helping delegates understand the risks involved in underground operations.

The SA002A Underground Safety Awareness accreditation is a basic requirement for further training in areas such as fibre network installation and underground surveys.

This course does not cover rooftop working.

What can I expect from the SA002 Underground Safety Course?

By the end of the course, learners should:

• Know how to work safely.
• Know how to carry out gas testing safely.
• 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 the hazards of working in underground chambers or structures.
• Know how to carry out cover lifting safely.

There are no formal entry requirements for the SA002A Underground Safety Awareness Course. The course is available to anyone over the age of 16 and is designed for individuals working in environments where underground hazards may be present. This course is ideal for supervisors and planners working in telecommunications, utilities, and construction sectors.

The SA002A Underground Safety Awareness Course is assessed through:

• Theory Exam: A multiple-choice test to evaluate delegates' understanding of underground safety, gas testing, and cover lifting procedures.
• Practical Awareness: While this is an awareness-level course, delegates will observe practical demonstrations of gas testing and cover lifting safety techniques.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The mandatory PPE for the SA002A Underground Safety Awareness Course includes:

• Safety Boots
• Safety Helmet
• Hi-Visibility Vest (Long Sleeve)
• Appropriate Gloves
• Clothing suitable for inclement weather (recommended)

Please note: Without the correct PPE, delegates may be refused entry to the course, and charges will still apply.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, delegates will receive the SA002A Underground Safety Awareness Certificate, accredited by Smart Awards. This certification confirms that delegates have the necessary awareness of underground safety practices, including gas testing and cover lifting. The certification is valid for three years.

Please note: This certification does not qualify an individual to enter confined spaces. Those needing to enter confined spaces must hold the appropriate qualifications.