EUSR Category 3, 4 & 5: Install, Inspect & Remove Support Systems
This EUSR Category 3, 4 & 5 course equips you with the skills to safely install, inspect, and remove timber, steel, and proprietary support systems for deep excavations. The course combines theory and hands-on training, focusing on the safe use of support systems in utility and energy sector projects.
You’ll learn how to identify ground conditions and select the right ground retention systems, with practical assessments in a live dig environment. The course aligns with HSE guidelines (HSG150, HSG47, CIRIA reports) to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Mapped to EUSR standards, this training provides the expertise needed to work safely and effectively on excavation projects.
Accreditation
Course Duration
2 days
EUSR
Valid for 3 Years
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Course Objectives
The EUSR Category 3, 4 & 5 Combined course provides comprehensive training on installing, inspecting, and removing timber, steel, and proprietary support systems for deep excavations. Participants will gain the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work safely and effectively with temporary support systems in the utility and energy sectors.
What You’ll Achieve
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Spot the risks and dangers involved in excavation work.
- Understand the different soil types and conditions you’ll encounter on-site.
- Choose the right ground retention systems for the job.
- Conduct excavation-specific risk assessments with confidence.
- Identify potential hazards and put control measures in place to keep things safe.
- Gain hands-on experience in safely installing, inspecting, and removing timber, steel, and proprietary shoring equipment.
- Read and interpret temporary works designs to ensure everything is built right.
This course ensures that participants are fully prepared to handle temporary support systems in deep excavations, meeting the required standards and demonstrating competency in the installation, inspection, and removal of support systems in the utility and energy sectors.
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 EUSR Category 3, 4 & 5 Combined course includes both theory and practical assessments to ensure you gain the necessary skills and knowledge.
- Theory: Multiple-choice questions covering the principles of installing, inspecting, and removing support systems, as well as safety standards.
- Practical: Hands-on assessments where you’ll demonstrate your ability to safely use timber, steel, and proprietary support systems in a live dig environment.
Successful completion of both parts ensures you meet EUSR standards and are fully equipped to work safely on excavation projects.
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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