Excavation and Trenching for the Competent Person English Spanish Previous Next $250 per person Multiple languages and locations are available upon request. Contact us today! or Call 815-630-2717 Excavation and Trenching for the Competent Person is an 8 Hour training designed to provide the worker with knowledge on hazards associated with excavations and the responsibilities of the Competent Person. Training includes regulations found in the 29CFR1926 Subpart P and addresses Specific Excavation Requirements Requirements for protective systems Soil Classification Sloping and Benching Shoring and Shielding