OSHA #3015: Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics

Course Description

Students learn about practical soil mechanics and the relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations. Various types of shoring including hydraulic and wood timbers are covered. Testing methods are demonstrated and a field exercise is conducted, allowing students to use instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods.

Prerequisites

None.

Continuing Education Units

  • CEUs – 2.0

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Excavation Trenching and Soil Mechanics

Upcoming OSHA #3015 Course Dates

OSHA #3015: Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics

Start date: Feb 10 2026 - End date: Feb 12 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom

OSHA #3015: Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics

Start date: May 12 2026 - End date: May 14 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Sacramento, Ca

OSHA #3015: Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics

Start date: Aug 10 2026 - End date: Aug 12 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom

OSHA #3015: Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics

Start date: Nov 9 2026 - End date: Nov 11 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Pleasanton, Ca