This combined EUSR course aims to support delegates in developing an understanding of safe practices when locating underground services and carrying out excavation work.
The course aims to help delegates:
- Develop awareness of the risks associated with underground utilities and excavation practices
- Understand recognised methods used to locate underground services
- Gain an understanding of relevant industry guidance and safe systems of work
- Support safer planning and decision making before excavation work begins
What does the course cover?
The combined EUSR course brings together both Category 1 - Locate Utility Services (HSG47) and Category 2 - Implement Safe Excavating Practices. It includes a mix of theory and practical activities designed to support safe working around underground services and excavation tasks, using recognised industry methods and relevant HSE guidance.
Topics covered include:
- How to interpret utility plan drawings, symbols, and coded information
- The safe use of location equipment to detect a range of underground services
- The hazards associated with underground services and how to mitigate risks
- Effective site marking and preparation before excavation
- Safe digging techniques using both hand tools and hand-held power tools
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for delegates involved in planning, supervising, or carrying out work where underground services need to be identified and excavation activities are taking place.
It may be particularly useful for:
- Managers responsible for excavation or utility-related work
- Site supervisors overseeing work activities
- Health and safety professionals
- Operatives involved in locating underground services
- Groundworkers and site teams carrying out excavation work
- Anyone involved in planning or supporting safe digging activities
To successfully complete the course, delegates are required to pass the theoretical assessments for both Category 1 and Category 2.
The assessment includes:
- 25-multiple-choice questions for each category assessment
- A minimum pass mark of 80% is required for each assessment
- Successful delegates will have their registration record added to the EUSR online register
EUSR Category 1 & 2 Course FAQs
About EUSR
Q1. What is EUSR?
EUSR stands for Energy & Utility Skills Register. It is a UK register used across industries including water, gas, energy, and waste management to record training and recognised qualifications.
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Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes. This is an EUSR accredited course covering both Category 1 and 2, delivered by HSS Training, an approved EUSR training provider.
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Q3. Is an EUSR card the same as a CSCS card?
No. An EUSR card and a CSCS card are different schemes. CSCS generally relates to the construction sector, while EUSR applies to utilities and infrastructure related training and qualifications.
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About the Course
Q4. What is the EUSR Category 1 & 2 Combined course?
This course is designed to support delegates working around underground services. It covers locating utility services, identifying risks and applying safe excavation practices using recognised methods and HSG47 guidance.
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Q5. What is HSG47?
HSG47 is Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance called 'Avoiding Danger from Underground Services'. It provides guidance on planning work, locating underground services and carrying out excavation activities safely around buried utilities such as gas, electricity and water networks.
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Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at delegates involved in locating underground services or carrying out excavation work. This may include managers, supervisors, safety professionals, groundworkers and site operatives.
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Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements. However, delegates should have a suitable understanding of spoken and written English and be physically able to take part in practical activities. If you have any medical concerns or require adjustments, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006 before booking.
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Q8. Do I need previous utility locating experience?
No previous experience is required. The course is suitable for both new and experienced delegates involved in excavation or underground utility work.
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How the Training Works
Q9. Is the course classroom-based or practical?
Training includes both theory and practical activities. Delegates take part in classroom learning alongside practical exercises linked to utility location and safe excavation methods.
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Q10. Is lunch provided during the course?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
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Q11. What should I bring on the day?
PPE will be required for practical activities and will include a helmet, safety boots, hi-vis vest or jacket, hard hat, safety gloves, eye protection, long sleeve top and full-length trousers. Please also bring spare trainers/shoes for the classroom elements. If you would like to purchase PPE from HSS Training, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006.
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Q12. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page.
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Assessments & Certification
Q13. How is the course assessed?
Delegates complete theoretical assessment for both Category 1 and Category 2. Each assessment contains 25 multiple-choice questions and requires an 80% pass mark.
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Q14. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates will receive an EUSR registration and an ESUR photo ID card showing the qualification achieved. The registration is valid for 3 years, after which refresher training is required to maintain the qualification.
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Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q15. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
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Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
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This combined EUSR course aims to support delegates in developing an understanding of safe practices when locating underground services and carrying out excavation work.
The course aims to help delegates:
- Develop awareness of the risks associated with underground utilities and excavation practices
- Understand recognised methods used to locate underground services
- Gain an understanding of relevant industry guidance and safe systems of work
- Support safer planning and decision making before excavation work begins
What does the course cover?
The combined EUSR course brings together both Category 1 - Locate Utility Services (HSG47) and Category 2 - Implement Safe Excavating Practices. It includes a mix of theory and practical activities designed to support safe working around underground services and excavation tasks, using recognised industry methods and relevant HSE guidance.
Topics covered include:
- How to interpret utility plan drawings, symbols, and coded information
- The safe use of location equipment to detect a range of underground services
- The hazards associated with underground services and how to mitigate risks
- Effective site marking and preparation before excavation
- Safe digging techniques using both hand tools and hand-held power tools
EUSR Category 1 & 2 Course FAQs
About EUSR
Q1. What is EUSR?
EUSR stands for Energy & Utility Skills Register. It is a UK register used across industries including water, gas, energy, and waste management to record training and recognised qualifications.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes. This is an EUSR accredited course covering both Category 1 and 2, delivered by HSS Training, an approved EUSR training provider.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q3. Is an EUSR card the same as a CSCS card?
No. An EUSR card and a CSCS card are different schemes. CSCS generally relates to the construction sector, while EUSR applies to utilities and infrastructure related training and qualifications.
__________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q4. What is the EUSR Category 1 & 2 Combined course?
This course is designed to support delegates working around underground services. It covers locating utility services, identifying risks and applying safe excavation practices using recognised methods and HSG47 guidance.
____________________________________________________________________
Q5. What is HSG47?
HSG47 is Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance called 'Avoiding Danger from Underground Services'. It provides guidance on planning work, locating underground services and carrying out excavation activities safely around buried utilities such as gas, electricity and water networks.
_____________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at delegates involved in locating underground services or carrying out excavation work. This may include managers, supervisors, safety professionals, groundworkers and site operatives.
_______________________________________________________________________
Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements. However, delegates should have a suitable understanding of spoken and written English and be physically able to take part in practical activities. If you have any medical concerns or require adjustments, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006 before booking.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q8. Do I need previous utility locating experience?
No previous experience is required. The course is suitable for both new and experienced delegates involved in excavation or underground utility work.
__________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q9. Is the course classroom-based or practical?
Training includes both theory and practical activities. Delegates take part in classroom learning alongside practical exercises linked to utility location and safe excavation methods.
___________________________________________________________________
Q10. Is lunch provided during the course?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q11. What should I bring on the day?
PPE will be required for practical activities and will include a helmet, safety boots, hi-vis vest or jacket, hard hat, safety gloves, eye protection, long sleeve top and full-length trousers. Please also bring spare trainers/shoes for the classroom elements. If you would like to purchase PPE from HSS Training, please reach out to our team on 0345 605 0006.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q12. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page.
__________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q13. How is the course assessed?
Delegates complete theoretical assessment for both Category 1 and Category 2. Each assessment contains 25 multiple-choice questions and requires an 80% pass mark.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q14. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates will receive an EUSR registration and an ESUR photo ID card showing the qualification achieved. The registration is valid for 3 years, after which refresher training is required to maintain the qualification.
__________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q15. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
__________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for delegates involved in planning, supervising, or carrying out work where underground services need to be identified and excavation activities are taking place.
It may be particularly useful for:
- Managers responsible for excavation or utility-related work
- Site supervisors overseeing work activities
- Health and safety professionals
- Operatives involved in locating underground services
- Groundworkers and site teams carrying out excavation work
- Anyone involved in planning or supporting safe digging activities
To successfully complete the course, delegates are required to pass the theoretical assessments for both Category 1 and Category 2.
The assessment includes:
- 25-multiple-choice questions for each category assessment
- A minimum pass mark of 80% is required for each assessment
- Successful delegates will have their registration record added to the EUSR online register
