NPORS N049 – Shoring (Install, Inspect, Remove) Course

• NPORS
• 3 Days
• Max 8 candidates

The NPORS N049 Shoring (Install, Inspect, Remove) course develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to work with temporary shoring systems. It covers components, ground and excavation hazards, planned installation sequences, access, inspections, defect reporting and safe removal.

Who this course suits
Site teams responsible for installing, inspecting or removing temporary shoring systems around excavations.

Learning outcomes
• Explain the purpose, limitations and hazards of temporary shoring systems.
• Identify common shoring components and the information needed before work starts.
• Assess the excavation, ground, services, access and surrounding loads.
• Inspect shoring components and report damage or unsuitable conditions.
• Install shoring in the planned sequence while maintaining safe access and exclusion controls.
• Inspect the installed system and prevent unauthorised changes.
• Remove the shoring in the planned sequence and leave the area safe.