EUSR Utility Excavations Category 1 & 2
Overview
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.
Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.
There is a CITB Grant Payment of £140 available upon completion.
Overview
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.
Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.
There is a CITB Grant Payment of £140 available upon completion.
Overview
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.
Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.
There is a CITB Grant Payment of £140 available upon completion.
Course Duration: 2 Days
Maximum Delegates: 8
Delivery Method: Classroom Based Theory and Practical
Approved By: EUSR
Course Content:
Achievement of the standard demonstrates effective performance, by being able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:
Interpret utility plan drawings and identify symbols and coded information
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
Interpret utility drawings and identify symbols and coded information
Ensure all necessary location, marking and site safety provisions have been carried out correctly prior to any excavation work commencing
Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations
Select and use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations
At Avery Cameron Training, we deliver EUSR CAT 1 & 2 every 6-8 weeks at our training centre in Dingwall. Book your space now!