EUSR Category 1 Locate Utility Services Training
Locating buried utility services accurately is essential for preventing strikes, protecting workers and avoiding costly disruption to projects. The EUSR Category 1 Locate Utility Services course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely detect and trace underground services using industry-approved techniques and equipment. The course helps delegates understand the risks associated with excavation activities and promotes safe digging practices in accordance with current industry guidance.
• Introduction to Underground Utility Services
An overview of the types of buried services commonly encountered on site, including gas, water, electricity, telecommunications and drainage infrastructure.
• Health and Safety Responsibilities
Understanding the legal responsibilities of employers and employees when planning and carrying out excavation activities near underground services.
• The Risks Associated with Utility Strikes
Exploring the potential consequences of damaging buried services, including injury, service disruption, environmental impact and financial cost.
• Utility Drawings and Service Information
Learning how to interpret utility plans, records and service information to support safe excavation planning.
• Safe Digging Practices
Understanding the principles of safe excavation and the precautions required when working in areas where underground services may be present.
• Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT) and Signal Generators (Genny)
Learning how cable avoidance equipment works and how it can be used to detect and trace buried services accurately.
• Locating and Tracing Underground Services
Developing practical skills in the use of locating equipment to identify the position and route of underground utilities.
• Survey Techniques and Site Assessment
Understanding the importance of systematic service detection methods and pre-excavation site assessments.
• Marking and Recording Service Locations
Learning how to mark identified services and communicate findings clearly to support safe excavation operations.
• Practical Location Exercises
Applying utility detection techniques in realistic scenarios using industry-standard locating equipment.
• Assessment
Delegates complete practical and theoretical assessments to demonstrate their understanding of safe service location techniques and industry best practice.
Training is delivered through a combination of:
- Instructor-led teaching
- Technical presentations
- quipment demonstrations
- Practical locating exercises
- Group discussions
- Theory and practical assessment
Delegates are encouraged to actively participate throughout the course to develop their understanding of utility detection techniques, safe excavation practices and industry requirements.
This course is designed for operatives, supervisors, engineers, groundworkers, plant operators and anyone involved in excavation or ground disturbance activities. It is suitable for individuals who are required to locate underground services as part of their role and those responsible for planning or supervising excavation work.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.