EUSR CAT 1 & CAT 2 Overview
The EUSR CAT 1 & CAT 2 courses are competency-based training programmes developed to support safety, compliance, and operational excellence in the UK utilities sector. These courses are part of the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR), helping ensure workers are properly trained and certified to carry out excavation and utility-related tasks.
EUSR CAT 1 – Locate Utility Services
Category 1 is an entry-level course ideal for those new to the industry or beginning roles involving underground utilities. It focuses on the safe location of buried services and introduces best practices for avoiding damage during excavation.
EUSR CAT 2 – Implement Safe Excavation Practices
Category 2 builds on CAT 1 and is suited to those with some industry experience. It covers the practical elements of excavation work, focusing on safe digging techniques and ensuring the integrity of underground infrastructure.
Both courses are essential for individuals involved in planning, supervising, or carrying out excavation work, and certification is often required by employers to demonstrate competence and meet regulatory standards.
EUSR Category 1 – Locate Utility Services (HSG47) & Category 2 – Implement Safe Excavation Practices
This combined EUSR Category 1 & 2 training programme is designed for operatives working in excavation and utility environments. It equips learners with the essential skills to safely locate underground services and carry out excavations in accordance with industry standards and HSE guidance.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Operatives, supervisors, and contractors who are required to locate underground services and carry out excavation works as part of their job
- New entrants to the utilities or construction sector who need a recognised qualification for site work
- Experienced workers looking to refresh or renew their EUSR registration
Whether you’re preparing groundworks, repairing infrastructure, or involved in service installation, this training ensures you have the necessary skills to carry out tasks safely and in line with industry regulations.
Entry Requirements
- Learners must have a basic understanding of site safety
- Suitable PPE must be worn during practical sessions
Course Content
Category 1 – Locate Utility Services (HSG47)
This course teaches delegates how to locate buried utility services using approved detection methods and equipment, in line with HSG47 guidance.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Read and interpret utility drawings and symbols
- Correctly prepare and use CAT & Genny equipment
- Identify underground hazards and recognise difficult-to-locate services
- Mark out detected utilities accurately
- Apply industry best practice and safety procedures
Category 2 – Implement Safe Excavation Practices
Building on Category 1, this unit covers safe manual and power-assisted excavation techniques to protect buried services and ensure worker safety.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Interpret utility plans and ensure all location work has been completed
- Carry out risk assessments for excavation works
- Identify excavation hazards
- Select and apply safe digging methods using hand tools and handheld power tools
- Maintain site safety and excavation integrity
Assessment
- Written questioning to confirm underpinning knowledge
- Practical assessments to demonstrate competence
Certification
Successful candidates will be registered on the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) for a period of 3 years.
Location
Delivered at our Allenby Training Centre or on your site (on request and subject to suitability).
Please contact us for a tailored quotation. Group bookings and on site delivery are available.
To book or enquire further, please contact us on 01522 548559.
CITB Grant Information
We are a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO).
If your company is CITB registered, you may be eligible to claim a grant for each candidate who attends this course.
To process the grant:
- Simply provide your company’s CITB Levy number when booking.
- We’ll include it in the course paperwork and submit everything on your behalf after the course.
- The grant claim is handled automatically — no extra admin for you.
If you have any questions about the grant process, feel free to get in touch — we’re happy to help.
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