Competent PersonExcavation & Trench
Online training designed by trainers with 15+ years of onsite experience, aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f) and Subpart P — covering soil classification, protective systems, hazard recognition, and competent person duties for construction excavation and trenching operations.
- Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f) & Subpart P
- Unlimited free exam retakes
- Instant Certificate of Completion
- 90 days of course access, any device
Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f) for excavation competent person training.
Our Competent Person: Excavation & Trench training course is designed by trainers with 15+ years of onsite training experience. It prepares you to identify, control and correct common hazards during excavation operations. From trench collapses to ruptured utility lines, excavation sites expose workers to many dangers. Prevent serious injuries and fatal accidents with a 100% online course that satisfies OSHA competent person training requirements for construction.
Upon successful completion, you will have immediate online access to your certificate of completion and OSHA wallet card. You can start and stop lessons at any time from any internet-connected device. All lesson materials are available 24/7.
If your crew works in or around excavations, this is your course.
This course is designed for competent persons in construction who identify, control and correct excavation safety hazards. It provides the foundation needed to manage trenching and excavation operations confidently and competently.
One training program. Nationwide compliance.
Our Excavation & Trench Competent Person course is aligned with OSHA's construction excavation requirements in every state. We update the material as standards evolve — so your team stays compliant and current on the regulations that protect them.
Trusted by the people doing the work.
"The case studies on trench collapses were eye-opening. Now I catch soil instability issues before they become life-threatening. This course gave me the confidence to serve as our competent person."
"We needed competent person training for our trenching crews across multiple job sites. The online format meant no downtime, crews completed modules on their own schedule and we stayed compliant."
"I've been in excavation 18 years and still learned new things about sloping and shoring requirements. The soil classification module alone is worth the price."
"Our general contractor required documented competent person training before we could bid on utility work. This certificate satisfied their requirements and got us approved faster."
"The section on identifying underground utilities and preventing ruptures directly applies to my daily work. I reference the course material regularly on job sites."
"We use this for new hires and refresher training. The quiz questions throughout actually help retention, our pass rates on the final exam are consistently high."
"Affordable, comprehensive, and aligned with OSHA Subpart P. We enroll entire crews and the bulk discount saves us money while keeping everyone safe."
"The case studies on trench collapses were eye-opening. Now I catch soil instability issues before they become life-threatening. This course gave me the confidence to serve as our competent person."
Questions, answered.
Not sure if this course is right for your team? Reach out and talk with an OSHA Safety Training team member.
Talk to usProtect your crew in every trench.Trained to come home safe.
Enroll today, finish today, and walk away with a Certificate of Completion aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f) and Subpart P — the training your crew needs to stay safe and compliant on every excavation and trenching job site.