EUSR CAT 1 & 2: Locate Utility Services & Safe Excavating Practices (Combined)
The EUSR CAT 1 & 2 course gives you the skills and knowledge to work safely in the utility and energy sectors. It combines theory and hands-on training, teaching you how to:
- Detect buried utilities
- Excavate safely using hand tools
Often called HSG47, Cat & Genny Training, or Safe Digging Practices, this course gives you the confidence and expertise to work effectively in the field.
Mapped to EUSR standards, it ensures you meet industry safety requirements.
Accreditation
Course Duration
1 Day
EUSR Cards
Valid for 3 years
Smart & Virtual
Course Objective
- Understand key underground legislation and guidelines related to services, excavation, construction, and groundworks, including: HSG47, HSWA 1974, HSG150, CDM 2015, Work at Height Regs 2015, PUWER 1998, Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, EUSMUNC06, EUSMUNC07, COSVR370, and EUSEPUS044.
- Learn how to interpret utility drawings and line search documents.
- Master the use of cable location devices (Cat & Genny) to accurately detect underground utilities.
- Recognise the dangers and hazards involved in ground survey detection.
- Acknowledge the limitations of underground utility detection equipment and drawings.
- Understand the significant costs of utility ‘strikes’ to contractors, stakeholders, and society at large.
- Differentiate between best and poor practices by gaining in-depth knowledge in this specialised field.
- Identify various ground/soil types and adapt to changing on-site conditions.
- Conduct or interpret Risk Assessments and Permits to Work with confidence.
- Implement safe digging practices, including effective hand-digging techniques.
Entry Requirements
- Qualifications: No prior qualifications needed.
- Experience: Industry experience is helpful but not required.
- Age: Must be at least 16 years old.
- Language: Basic English skills to follow instructions, read utility plans, and understand safety guidelines.
- Fitness: A reasonable level of physical fitness is needed for practical tasks. A medical declaration may be requested if relevant.
- PPE: Bring your own PPE, including helmet, gloves, hi-vis clothing, and steel-toe boots.
Course Assessment
The assessment includes:
- Written Test: A short test to assess your knowledge of utility location and excavation safety procedures.
- Practical Assessment: Demonstrating safe utility locating and excavation techniques on-site.
- Course Participation: Completing all course activities and materials.
Successful completion will earn you the EUSR Category 1 & 2 Combined certification.
Our Training Locations
On-Site or At Our Centres – You Choose!
We offer flexible training options that suit your needs, whether at one of our state-of-the-art centres or directly at your location:
- On-Site Training: We can arrange training nationwide at your site, ensuring it meets all safety and test specifications. Get in touch for more details.
- Vortex Training Centres: Attend training at our fully-equipped centres in Milton Keynes, Coventry, Wigan, or Leeds. Each location is designed to provide practical, hands-on learning in a professional setting.
No matter where you are, we make training convenient and accessible!
Who Will Benefit
- Utility Workers
- Construction and Excavation Teams
- Site Supervisors and Managers
- Health and Safety Personnel
Anyone involved in utility services and excavation work will benefit from this training.
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