4-Hour Awareness
Ideal for workers who need foundational trenching and excavation safety awareness.
8-Hour Competent Person
Built for supervisors, foremen, and leaders responsible for trench safety decisions in the field.
Mini Course On Demand
Fast basic awareness option for anyone who needs a simple online overview right now.
Why Trenching & Excavation Training Matters
Excavation hazards are serious, fast-moving, and often deadly. Proper training helps workers recognize hazards, understand protective systems, and make better decisions before entering or working around a trench.
Hazard Recognition
Learn how to spot cave-in risks, unstable soil, unsafe access, nearby hazards, and warning signs before work begins.
Compliance Confidence
Build confidence around OSHA expectations, daily inspections, protective systems, and safer excavation planning.
Field-Ready Training
This is practical, memorable instruction your team can actually apply on real jobsites — not generic training that gets forgotten.
Choose the Right Trenching & Excavation Course
Whether you need worker awareness or competent person training, we make registration easy and training unforgettable.
Trenching & Excavation Awareness
A strong foundation for workers who need to understand trenching hazards, safe work practices, and excavation awareness on the job.
- Great for general workers and crews
- Focuses on hazard awareness and prevention
- Easy registration in just a few clicks
- Scheduled in-person training in Greeley, CO
Competent Person Training
Designed for supervisors and leaders responsible for identifying hazards, inspecting excavations, and making safety decisions in the field.
- Ideal for foremen, supervisors, and crew leads
- Deeper focus on protective systems and inspections
- Practical, jobsite-relevant training
- Scheduled in-person training in Greeley, CO
Need onsite training, travel options, or a live virtual session on a day that works best for your company? Contact support@truesafetyservices.com or 970-534-2530.
Need a Fast Basic Option?
Our on-demand trenching and excavation mini course is a convenient basic awareness option for anyone who wants a quick overview online right now.
This mini course is best for basic awareness only. For stronger retention, live instruction, and a more complete training experience, we recommend the full scheduled in-person training above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure which class to choose? Start here.
Who needs the 4-hour awareness class?
The 4-hour awareness class is a great fit for workers who need to understand trenching and excavation hazards, safe practices, and general awareness on the jobsite.
Who needs the 8-hour competent person class?
The 8-hour competent person class is best for supervisors, foremen, and others responsible for evaluating trench conditions, identifying hazards, and taking corrective action.
Where is in-person training held?
Our scheduled in-person trenching and excavation training is held in Greeley, CO. We can also travel to your location or discuss live virtual options.
Can we schedule a private class for our team?
Yes. If you need a class on a specific day that works best for your company, reach out to us at support@truesafetyservices.com or 970-534-2530.
Is the mini course enough?
The mini course is a helpful basic awareness option, but for stronger retention, live instruction, and a more complete training experience, we recommend the full 4-hour or 8-hour course.
Register for In-Person Training in Just a Few Clicks
Join us in Greeley, CO for scheduled in-person trenching and excavation training, or reach out if you need onsite travel or live virtual options for your team.
Need a custom training date? Email support@truesafetyservices.com or call 970-534-2530.