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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations
Course Description
Category 1: Locate Utility Services (HSG47) is a training and assessment programme designed for candidates carrying out excavation works to safely locate, mark, and avoid underground utility services using recognised and approved detection methods.
A combination of classroom and site-based activities will be delivered.
The course programme covers the following National Occupational Standards and HSE guidance documents:
- EUSMUNC06 Locate and Avoid Services for Utilities Network Construction
- EUSEPUS044 Location and Identification of Underground Utility Services in the Electricity Power Utilities
- HSG47 Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
- HSG150 Health and Safety in Construction
Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices is a training and assessment programme designed for candidates to safely excavate and maintain excavations and trenches using hand tools and associated mechanical tools and equipment.
A combination of classroom and site-based activities will be delivered.
The course programme covers the following National Occupational Standards and HSE guidance documents:
- EUSEPUS043 Carry out Excavation Work on Underground Cables in Electricity Power Environment
- EUSMUNC07 Excavate and Maintain Holes and Trenches for Utility Networks Construction
- EUSGNC007 Excavate and Maintain Holes and Trenches for Complex Operations in Gas Network Construction
- HSG47 Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
- HSG150 Health and Safety in Construction
Course Aims
The course aims and objectives are as follows:
- Interpret utility plans and identify key information, positions, and types of underground utility apparatus
- 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
- Ensure all necessary location, marking, and site safety provisions have been carried out correctly prior to any excavation work commencing
- Select and use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations
Who Should Attend?
Those who carry out excavation work to detect underground utility apparatus and maintain excavations and trenches, while using recognised and approved methods, with both mechanical and hand-held tools.
FAQs
How is the course delivered?
This course is split up into theory, practical, and assessment. An EUSR-accredited trainer will deliver the course.
How long will the course last?
This is a 2-day course. Our courses run from 8:30 - 16:30.
What is the course eligibility?
Candidates should have a proficient level of English to participate in this course.
What are the course pre-requisites?
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
What PPE is required?
Candidates should bring appropriate PPE as follows:
- Safety Footwear
- Overalls
- Hi-vis Jacket
- Safety Glasses
- Gloves
- Hearing Protection
- Hard Hat
- Waterproofs
What certificates will be achieved?
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be registered on the Energy and Utility Skills Register, where registrations are valid for 3 years from the date of training. Candidates will also be issued with a Virtual EUSR Registration card.
Physical cards can be provided upon request for a fee of £15 (plus VAT).
| Course Name | Start Date | Course Location | Duration | Time | Places Left | Delegate Price | Book | Quantity |
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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations | 16/11/2026 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 2 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 3 | £400.00 | ||
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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations | 14/12/2026 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 2 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 4 | £400.00 | ||
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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations | 19/01/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 2 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 8 | £400.00 | ||
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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations | 01/02/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 2 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 8 | £400.00 | ||
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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations | 15/02/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 2 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 8 | £400.00 | ||
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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations | 08/03/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 2 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 8 | £400.00 | ||
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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations | 05/04/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 2 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 8 | £400.00 | ||
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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations | 22/04/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 2 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 8 | £400.00 | ||
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CAT 1 & CAT 2 Utility Excavations | 11/05/2027 | Dingwall - STS | 2 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 8 | £400.00 |
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Energy & Utility Skills (EUSR)
Category 1: Locate Utility Services (HSG47), as agreed by industry representatives, defines the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely detect utility services using recognised and approved detection methods. The standard does not preclude employers and providers from adding to the standard in their own training programmes. The standard has been derived from the following National Occupational Standards:
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