Utility Training are always trying to expand and grow, we have recently added another EUSR course to our forever growing course roster, We have recently added Category 1 Locate Utility Excavations & Category 2 Implement safe excavating. 

Category 1 Locate Utility Excavations; covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely detect utility services using recognised and approved detection methods. The standard has been derived from the following National Occupational Standards

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

Category 2 Implement safe excavating; 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. The standard has been derived from the following National Occupational Standards

Achievement of the standard demonstrates effective performance, by being able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

• 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