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EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 Locate Utility Services - Open Course

EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 – Locate Utility Services - Open Course

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What is the EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 Open Course?

The EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 – Locate Utility Services Open Course is a 1-day classroom-based course that prepares managers, supervisors, operatives, and safety professionals working in utility excavation and underground service detection with the knowledge and skills to safely locate utilities. During the course, an expert trainer will cover how to use detection equipment, safe digging techniques to excavate, identify risks and hazards, and maintain trenches. You will engage in theory and practical training to develop your knowledge and skills to pass the assessment, thus obtaining your virtual EUSR card. Register today with Project Skills Solutions to learn utility service detection and excavation safely and competently.

EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 - Key Information

Virtual EUSR Card

You must complete the practical and theory-based training as well as the assessment to be added to the EUSR register and gain your virtual EUSR card. This card allows utility workers to access excavation and construction sites. Your card will be valid for 3 years.

The Energy & Utility Skills Passport Scheme does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise. 

EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 open course

About Energy & Utility Skills

EUSR is the register of training and skills for the energy and utility sector. Schemes and programmes have been developed by Energy and Utility Skills and qualify an individual for registration on the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR).

EUSR schemes and programmes are spread across many industries including Gas, Power, Smart Metering, Telecommunications, Waste and Resource Management, Water and Cross-Industry.

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Utility Excavations Category 1 Course Content

You will cover the following content on your Utility Excavations Category 1 – Locate Utility Services Course:

  • Analyzing utility drawings and line search documents.
  • Operating location equipment to detect underground services (Cat and Genny).
  • Recognizing the dangers and risks associated with underground services.
  • Reviewing utility drawings and line search documents to identify underground services.
  • Applying safe digging methods to perform and maintain excavations.
  • Recognizing the hazards related to excavation work.

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Assessment and Certification

You will complete theoretical and practical training, and pass the assessment, to demonstrate your competence and receive certification. Additionally, you will receive a virtual EUSR card, valid for 3 years.

Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements

There are no formal requirements to enrol. It is advised that you have a good knowledge of written and spoken English to attend this course.

Other EUSR Courses and Complementary Health & Safety Courses

Below you will find other courses for the Energy & Utilities Skills Register:

EUSR Utility Excavations Category 2

EUSR Utility Excavations Category 2 – Implement Safe Digging Excavating Practices

This EUSR Utility Excavations Category 2 course teaches safe excavation techniques with hand tools and power tools for managers and safety professionals. Upon completion, you will earn a virtual EUSR card to demonstrate your expertise.
EUSR Utility Excavations Category 3-4

EUSR Utility Excavations Category 3 – 4 Install, Inspect and Remove Timber and Steel Support Systems

The EUSR Utility Excavations Category 3–4 course trains managers, supervisors, and safety professionals in safe excavation practices, including installing, inspecting, and removing timber and steel support systems.

EUSR Utility Excavations Category 3-5

EUSR Utility Excavations – Category 3 – 5 Install, Inspect and Remove Timber, Steel and Proprietary Support Systems

The EUSR Utility Excavations Category 3–5 course provides training for managers, supervisors, operatives, and safety professionals on safely installing, inspecting, and removing timber, steel, and proprietary support systems.

Find a course near you

This EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 – Locate Utility Services course is available in 20 different locations across the UK. Remember, you can always enquire for team training if there's not a location near to you - you may find it a cheaper alternative!

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Ashford, Kent Birmingham B9 Blackridge, West Lothian Chelmsford Colchester, Essex Farnham, Surrey Hallatrow, Somerset Hartlepool, Teeside Harworth, Yorkshire Jarrow, Newcastle Redditch, West Midlands Rochford, Essex Skelmersdale, Lancashire Smeeth, Ashford, Kent Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Sutton Sutton Coldfield, B73 Wakefield, Yorkshire Wigan Worksop
Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about EUSR training courses.

How do I get a replacement EUSR card?

All new EUSR registrations are now issued with a virtual card instead of the previous plastic card. Virtual cards mean you can never forget or lose your card. To access the virtual card, all you need is a smartphone or tablet and to download the Vircarda app.

How long does it take for me to get a EUSR card?

Once you have completed your course, the training school will submit your registration application. Your certificate can be with you in as little as a week, but the average time frame is usually 4 weeks.

What happens if I fail the EUSR assessment?

Depending on the timing of your course on the day, you may be offered a resit of the module assessments on the same day. However, it is up to the training school to decide if a resit would be appropriate or whether you would be required to take the course again.

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