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 European Utility Standard Requirements (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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