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Course Objectives:

• To reduce the risk of utility strikes during excavation.
• To ensure safe working practices when detecting underground services.
• To comply with HSE guidance (HSG47) and relevant legislation.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Understanding Utility Plans:
• Reading and interpreting utility drawings and line search documents.
• Identifying symbols and coded information.
2. Detection Equipment Training:
• Safe use of Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT) and Signal Generators (Genny).
• Overview of detection technologies including ground-penetrating radar (GPR).
3. Practical Site Skills:
• Preparing and using location equipment.
• Site marking techniques for identified utilities.
• Hands-on exercises in real-world scenarios.
4. Hazard Awareness:
• Identifying dangers associated with underground and overhead services.
• Understanding why some services are harder to detect.
• Emergency procedures and risk mitigation.
5. Legislation and Standards:
• HSE HSG47 – Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
• HSG150 – Health and Safety in Construction.
• PAS 128:2022 – Specification for underground utility detection.
• GS6 – Avoiding danger from overhead power lines.
6. Assessment and Certification:
• Written theory tests, practical observation, and oral questions.
• Successful delegates receive an EUSR Category 1 card, valid for 3 years.

The EUSR Category 1 and 2 training are two separate courses that can be combined to focus on the safe detection and excavation of underground utility services. Category 1 covers locating services using approved methods and equipment like a CAT and Genny, while Category 2 focuses on safe digging practices and maintaining excavations with hand tools and provides necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to comply with industry standards and HSE guidance (HSG47)

Level 1 will suit you if you are just starting out in, or are very new to, network construction.

This level comprises mandatory and a range of optional units, including:

• Assist in locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub structures
• Working under supervision, excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
• Working under supervision, assemble components to meet specifications for network construction operations
• ​Assist in preparing resources and signing and guarding the area for site works

Our one day EUSR Water SHEA training course in Sherburn In Elmet is designed for individuals who require access to operational sites within the water industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors, and management. As this course is affiliated with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), it allows utility workers access to CSCS controlled sites without the need to carry additional, separate cards. On completion of the course the candidate will have EUSR registration for SHEA water for three years from the date of assessment. This course is delivered by one of our fully qualified, Energy and Utility Skills approved tutors.

Level 1 will suit you if you are just starting out in, or are very new to, network construction.

This level comprises mandatory and a range of optional units, including:

• Assist in locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub structures
• Working under supervision, excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
• Working under supervision, assemble components to meet specifications for network construction operations
• ​Assist in preparing resources and signing and guarding the area for site works

Level 2 is ideal if you are working in network construction and have some relevant knowledge and skills, usually from a role where you've been supervised.

The EUSR Category 1 and 2 training are two separate courses that can be combined to focus on the safe detection and excavation of underground utility services. Category 1 covers locating services using approved methods and equipment like a CAT and Genny, while Category 2 focuses on safe digging practices and maintaining excavations with hand tools and provides necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to comply with industry standards and HSE guidance (HSG47)

Our one day EUSR Water SHEA training course in Sherburn In Elmet is designed for individuals who require access to operational sites within the water industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors, and management. As this course is affiliated with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), it allows utility workers access to CSCS controlled sites without the need to carry additional, separate cards. On completion of the course the candidate will have EUSR registration for SHEA water for three years from the date of assessment. This course is delivered by one of our fully qualified, Energy and Utility Skills approved tutors.

The National Water Hygiene (NWH) scheme is recognised by the UK water industry as a vital part in ensuring the protection of public health and promoting safe drinking water practices. It is a criminal offence to supply water unfit for human consumption.

Created in 2006, the 'Blue Card' replaced all water company specific hygiene schemes and removed the need for workers to undergo separate testing, health screening and to carry multiple cards. Water companies across the UK now mostly mandate the use of the NWH card for anyone entering a clean water site or engaged in operations on the clean water network, whether in contact with the water or not. 

Our one day EUSR Power SHEA training course in Sherburn In Elmet is designed for individuals who require access to operational sites within the Power industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors, and management. As this course is affiliated with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), it allows utility workers access to CSCS controlled sites without the need to carry additional, separate cards. On completion of the course the candidate will have EUSR registration for SHEA Power for three years from the date of assessment. This course is delivered by one of our fully qualified, Energy and Utility Skills approved tutors.

The EUSR SHEA Gas Onsite Course is designed for individuals who require access to operational sites within the gas industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors, and management. And is an excellent way to provide a uniform approach to health, safety, and environmental awareness within your company. We offer training at our site in Sherburn In Elmet and across the UK

The EUSR Category 1 and 2 training are two separate courses that can be combined to focus on the safe detection and excavation of underground utility services. Category 1 covers locating services using approved methods and equipment like a CAT and Genny, while Category 2 focuses on safe digging practices and maintaining excavations with hand tools and provides necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to comply with industry standards and HSE guidance (HSG47)

Self-Lay Providers (SLPs) lay mains for new services on new development sites – ‘contestable’ works – and this scheme provides all the individuals involved in making mains connections, the knowledge and understanding of both their own roles and responsibilities, and those of others, when carrying out work.  It does not provide the skills required to carry out the connection and the individuals involved with the connection will hold EUSR registrations for National Water Hygiene, Utility SHEA (Water) and Level 2 Network Construction Operations (Water) where specified.

Our one day EUSR Water SHEA training course in Sherburn In Elmet is designed for individuals who require access to operational sites within the water industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors, and management. As this course is affiliated with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), it allows utility workers access to CSCS controlled sites without the need to carry additional, separate cards. On completion of the course the candidate will have EUSR registration for SHEA water for three years from the date of assessment. This course is delivered by one of our fully qualified, Energy and Utility Skills approved tutors.

The National Water Hygiene (NWH) scheme is recognised by the UK water industry as a vital part in ensuring the protection of public health and promoting safe drinking water practices. It is a criminal offence to supply water unfit for human consumption.

Created in 2006, the 'Blue Card' replaced all water company specific hygiene schemes and removed the need for workers to undergo separate testing, health screening and to carry multiple cards. Water companies across the UK now mostly mandate the use of the NWH card for anyone entering a clean water site or engaged in operations on the clean water network, whether in contact with the water or not. 

The EUSR Category 1 and 2 training are two separate courses that can be combined to focus on the safe detection and excavation of underground utility services. Category 1 covers locating services using approved methods and equipment like a CAT and Genny, while Category 2 focuses on safe digging practices and maintaining excavations with hand tools and provides necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to comply with industry standards and HSE guidance (HSG47)

Level 1 will suit you if you are just starting out in, or are very new to, network construction.

This level comprises mandatory and a range of optional units, including:

• Assist in locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub structures
• Working under supervision, excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
• Working under supervision, assemble components to meet specifications for network construction operations
• ​Assist in preparing resources and signing and guarding the area for site works

The SHEA Gas Online course is designed for individuals who require access to operational sites within the gas industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors, and management. And is an excellent way to provide a uniform approach to health, safety, and environmental awareness within your company.