Utility Excavations – Category 1 – Locate Utility Services

Description

This course is for managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who are required to oversee and/or carry out work employing underground services detection devices, safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.

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

•  Interpret utility drawings and line search documents.
•  Use location equipment to locate underground services (Cat and Genny).
•  Identify the dangers and hazards associated with underground services.
•  Interpret utility drawings and line search documents to identify underground services.
•  Use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations.
•  Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a virtual EUSR card.

Materials Required

Candidates are required to bring paper and a pen to make notes during their training.

Photographic ID MUST be provided as per the EUSR Identity Verification Policy.

Where ID cannot be provided, please refer to the EUSR Waiver Form on the link.

Please contact the office should you require further information.

If this course is eligible for a short course grant, please ensure we have your levy number before the course start date, and your candidates provide their national insurance numbers on the day of the course. Without this information, we cannot claim the levy on your behalf and take no responsibility for the grant not being claimed.

Parking

There is free onsite parking. We have a reverse parking policy. 

Dress Code

Candidates must bring the following items with them to the course:

• Safety Boots/Suitable Footwear
• High Visibility Vest/Jacket
• Safety Glasses
• Hard Hat
• Gloves
• Overalls/Suitable Workwear

Lunch and Refreshments

We have a catering van which visits our premises and there are several other facilities close by where food and drinks can be purchased.  A refrigerator and a microwave are available for use in our canteen.

Complimentary hot and cold drinks are available throughout the day.  We have a vending machine where cold drinks and snacks can be purchased.

Exam Information

• Theoretical training and assessment
• Practical training and assessment

Prerequisites

None.