EUSR Category 1 & 2 - Locate Utility Services (HSG47) & Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices

A comprehensive EUSR Course that combines Category 1 & Category 2 into a 1 day blended qualification.

COURSE INFORMATION

The standards for this scheme were developed in collaboration with employers and stakeholders from across the energy and utility sector. Training and assessment against each standard gains an individual a registration on EUSR. Training and assessment is delivered by providers through their Energy & Utility Skills approved programme.

EUSR Category 1 & 2 1 Day Course covers the below units. This course is designed for the utilities sector.

Category 1: Locate Utility Services (HSG47) covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely detect utility services using recognised and approved detection methods.

  • Interpret utility plan drawings and identify symbols and coded information
  • Prepare and use location equipment to locate a range of underground services
  • Identify the dangers and hazards associated with underground services
  • Recognise why some services are more difficult to locate
  • Carry out site marking using appropriate methods

Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.

  • Interpret utility drawings and identify symbols and coded information
  • Ensure all necessary location, marking and site safety provisions have been carried out correctly prior to any excavation work commencing
  • Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations
  • Select and use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Individuals involved in the operational activities of the utilities industry who require access to sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisors and management.

ASSESSMENT

EUSR assessments are multiple choice and structured so that there is a practical & theory assessment per unit.

CERTIFICATION

Learners will receive an EUSR photo ID card with the qualification stated on the back.

EUSR registration is valid for three years.

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Feedback From Our Customers

5 Stars
  • Very welcoming feel when I arrived, Trainer knew the subject well and was able to jump on the machine when required.

    Mark Allan

  • I’m a fitter moving in to an operator’s role so I was worried, the trainers put me at ease and gave me the confidence I needed. Thanks

    Gary Stewart

  • I’ve done a couple of courses with no issue’s, professional and always left feeling confident enough to do the job.

    Michael Morris

  • Great course, trainers were experienced and helpful, had a good week and craic with the other guys on the course.

    Bryn Turner

  • My plant NVQ was hassle free, they fully explained all the requirements and were on the phone when needed.

    Martin Forrester

  • I already had experience on the excavator so just needed a couple of days refresher to get my hand back in, the trainers were very helpful and eager to help.

    Sean Killeen

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