APA Networks Excavations – Conduct Network Pipeline Excavations (COM-N018-1)

The APA Networks Excavation course is designed to provide an awareness of the some of the hazards that may be encountered while excavating in the gas industry, conduct excavations in accordance with relevant procedures, and networks practices and industry insights.

 

Course Details:

At course completion‚ the student will be able to:
  • Understand the risks involved when excavating
  • Understand the control measures that need to be implemented to control excavation risks
  • Understand and undertake the role of Spotter
  • Plan and prepare for excavation
  • Site set up and erect safety equipment at site
  • Conduct excavation
  • Conduct backfill and clean up site


PRE-REQUISITE TRAINING

Students must complete the below APA internal training competencies before attending this training:
  • All 4 x APA online induction modules (APA HSE Induction, APA Environment Induction, APA Introduction to Networks & APA Work Party Members)


NON-ACCREDITED INTERNAL APA COMPETENCY
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Students are required to attend initial training for APA Networks Excavation (COM-N018-1), delivered by EnerTrain.
  • Following the initial training, students will be required to undertake a Field Competency Assessment. EnerTrain will arrange the 4 hour Field Competency Assessment, on a separate date, directly with the student and their manager, at an additional cost. 
  • Once this has been satisfactorily completed students will be awarded the following internal competency:
    • COM-N018-1 Conduct Network Pipeline Excavations. 


(NOTE: This is not nationally recognised accredited training)


WHO SHOULD ATTEND
 
  • New APA employees and contractors.


LEARNING METHODS
 
  • Face-to-Face Theory Training
  • Online Assessment


DELIVERY MODE
 
  • Face-to-face training and assessment
  • Online assessments


DURATION
 
  • Initial training: 6 hours (8.00am – 2.00pm)
  • Field Competency Assessment: 4 hours


COST
 
  • $410 plus GST, per person for intial training
  • $1,400 plus GST, per person for 4 hour Field Competency Assessment
  • Please contact us for a Group Booking rate


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
 
Students must bring the following to training:
 
  • Normal approved work uniform (personal protective equipment (PPE) safety clothing).
  • Protective footwear (steel cap boots)
  • Protective eyewear
  • Protective gloves
  • Pen & notebook

Non-Accredited Certificates are awarded only after:
  • Completion of all required training and assessment activities
  • Full payment of all course fees


CANCELLATION POLICY
 
EnerTrain Pty Ltd is committed to providing you with the course in a timely manner and while doing our best to accommodate your needs.
 
Unfortunately, when you cancel without giving adequate notice, it prevents us from serving another client. This cancellation policy is used as a way of respecting the time commitment of all involved. It explains the process for requesting a cancellation and the fees applicable. This policy is used in fairness to both our business and the clients who would otherwise have wanted a booking.
 
EnerTrain firmly believes that a good client and business relationship is based upon mutual understanding, we want to be clear from the outset about all the costs you may face when engaging our services, so please contact us if you have any questions.
 
We understand situations can arise in which you must cancel your enrolment in the course. Due to limited appointment availability, we request that you cancel with adequate notice. This allows us to fill that booking slot.  You may cancel by contacting us via:
When accepting a booking proposal or submitting an enrolment request via our website, you understand that we are required to dedicate resources and incur costs to provide the course, even before the course has started.  If you cancel your enrolment in the course, you must give us written notice, in which case the below notice periods and fees will apply:
  • 5 full business days: no fees payable
  • 2-4 full business days: 50% of full course fee
  • 1 full business day or less (including no show): 100% of full course fee
All references to cancellation of bookings in this policy, are also relevant to rescheduled bookings.

Upcoming Workshops

Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost Per Person (incl. GST)
20 January 2025 08:00 am – 02:00 pm EnerTrain – Ferntree Gully (VIC) 10 $451.00
18 February 2025 08:00 am – 02:00 pm APA Group – Eagle Farm (QLD) 12 $385.00
10 April 2025 08:00 am – 02:00 pm APA Group – Eagle Farm (QLD) 12 $385.00
24 April 2025 08:00 am – 02:00 pm EnerTrain – Ferntree Gully (VIC) 10 $451.00
3 June 2025 08:00 am – 02:00 pm APA Group – Eagle Farm (QLD) 12 $385.00

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