EUSR Category 2: Safe Excavating Practices
Learn How to Dig Safely and Effectively
The EUSR Category 2 course at Vortex Training is designed to teach you the essential skills and knowledge for safe excavation. You’ll learn how to follow the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) for digging and excavating in the utility and energy sectors.
What You’ll Learn:
- Safe digging techniques and practices
- Key EUSR safety standards
- Best procedures for excavation work in the industry
This course will give you the skills to dig safely and meet industry standards every time.
Accreditations
Course Duration
1 day
EUSR Cards
Valid for 3 Years
Smart and Virtual cards
Course Objectives: EUSR Category 2 – Safe Excavating Practices
This course teaches essential skills for safely excavating and maintaining holes and trenches using hand tools and handheld power tools. It aligns with key industry standards, including:
- EUSEPUS043: Excavation Work on Underground Cables (Electricity)
- EUSMUNC07: Excavation for Utility Networks Construction
- EUSGNC007: Excavation for Complex Gas Network Operations
The course also follows important HSE guidance, including:
- HSG47: Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
- HSG150: Health and Safety in Construction
What You’ll Achieve
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Interpret utility drawings and identify symbols and key information.
- Ensure proper safety measures and location marking before starting excavation work.
- Recognise and manage excavation hazards.
- Apply safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations.
This training ensures you meet industry standards for safe excavation work in utility environments.
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 test to check your understanding of excavation safety and procedures.
- Practical Assessment: Demonstrating safe excavation techniques in a real-world setting.
- Course Participation: Completing all training materials and exercises.
Upon successful completion, you will receive an EUSR Category 2 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!
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