Face to Face Live Training
In a classroom environment consisting of:
- Instructor led training
- Individual and group activities:
- Risk assessment
- Service plan identification
- Underground service identification
- Concluding with post theory test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. 80% pass mark
Duration
Minimum contact time: 1 day, lasting a minimum of 7 hours.
Aim
This course outlines the dangers which can arise from work in proximity to underground services and the requirements for planning and implementing safe systems of work in order to reduce the risk.
The course is in accordance with HSE HSG47 guidance Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
Objectives
This course is aimed at contractors, designers, planning supervisors and others concerned with planning, organising, supervising and conducting work near underground services - including utilities, roadworks, construction and demolition work.
Theory
- Accident statistics involving underground services
- Legislation, regulations and guidance
- Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSG47)
- Service location
- Safe digging practices
- Permit to work
- Understanding and implementing safe systems of work
Theory Test
Individual written test with explanation of pass requirements.
Course Evaluation
Course Evaluation and close.
Award
On successful completion of the course, delegates are issued with a certificate accredited by City & Guilds valid for three years. They then need to undertake a further course to obtain another three-year certificate.
Failure to arrive before the specified course start time may result in delegates being refused entry, if you are going to be late on the day please call us as soon as possible on 0345 766 7799.
Please note we are unable to refund the cost of a course which is missed due to lateness, as such please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before the course to avoid disappointment.
The delegate must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Any problems with literacy or language comprehension should be declared at least 24 hours prior to the course.
This need not preclude attendance to the course, provisions can be arranged provided we can assess the delegates' needs. These will need to be authorised prior to the course by the accreditation.
Qualifications and Experience
No formal qualifications or experience are necessary.
Delegates are required to bring:
All delegates must bring photographic identification to the course, such as a passport, driving licence, or work ID. You will not be permitted to sit your exam without photographic proof of ID. If you have any concerns or queries, please contact us before your course.
Delegates are requested to bring outdoor clothing, gloves, protective footwear, hard hat, safety glasses and a hi-vis vest / jacket for courses taking place at an HSS location.
PPE can be purchased from HSS Training.
If you require further information, please contact us by telephone on 0345 766 7799 or email trainingadmin@hss.com
Failure Procedure
Delegates who don't achieve the minimum theoretical and/or practical assessment requirements will have the opportunity to resit these on another day.
Equality and Diversity Policy
HSS Training are committed to ensuring all delegates have an equal opportunity to achieve their chosen qualification. To this end, a range of provisions can be made for delegates with any special physical or learning needs (those delegates who speak English as a second language are also eligible for additional support). HSS Training will always seek to abide by the Equality and Diversity policy it has in place. A copy of this is available upon request.
Complaints and Appeals Procedure
HSS Training is accredited by a number of different Awarding Bodies. Awarding Bodies are external organisations who provide support and closely monitor HSS Training standards. These organisations can be contacted at any time with concerns or queries.
We are committed to providing a quality service to all our clients. When something goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our services and standards.
Please click here for more information.
Face to Face Live Training
In a classroom environment consisting of:
- Instructor led training
- Individual and group activities:
- Risk assessment
- Service plan identification
- Underground service identification
- Concluding with post theory test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. 80% pass mark
Duration
Minimum contact time: 1 day, lasting a minimum of 7 hours.
Aim
This course outlines the dangers which can arise from work in proximity to underground services and the requirements for planning and implementing safe systems of work in order to reduce the risk.
The course is in accordance with HSE HSG47 guidance Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
Objectives
This course is aimed at contractors, designers, planning supervisors and others concerned with planning, organising, supervising and conducting work near underground services - including utilities, roadworks, construction and demolition work.
Theory
- Accident statistics involving underground services
- Legislation, regulations and guidance
- Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSG47)
- Service location
- Safe digging practices
- Permit to work
- Understanding and implementing safe systems of work
Theory Test
Individual written test with explanation of pass requirements.
Course Evaluation
Course Evaluation and close.
Failure to arrive before the specified course start time may result in delegates being refused entry, if you are going to be late on the day please call us as soon as possible on 0345 766 7799.
Please note we are unable to refund the cost of a course which is missed due to lateness, as such please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before the course to avoid disappointment.
The delegate must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Any problems with literacy or language comprehension should be declared at least 24 hours prior to the course.
This need not preclude attendance to the course, provisions can be arranged provided we can assess the delegates' needs. These will need to be authorised prior to the course by the accreditation.
Qualifications and Experience
No formal qualifications or experience are necessary.
Delegates are required to bring:
All delegates must bring photographic identification to the course, such as a passport, driving licence, or work ID. You will not be permitted to sit your exam without photographic proof of ID. If you have any concerns or queries, please contact us before your course.
Delegates are requested to bring outdoor clothing, gloves, protective footwear, hard hat, safety glasses and a hi-vis vest / jacket for courses taking place at an HSS location.
PPE can be purchased from HSS Training.
If you require further information, please contact us by telephone on 0345 766 7799 or email trainingadmin@hss.com
Award
On successful completion of the course, delegates are issued with a certificate accredited by City & Guilds valid for three years. They then need to undertake a further course to obtain another three-year certificate.
Failure Procedure
Delegates who don't achieve the minimum theoretical and/or practical assessment requirements will have the opportunity to resit these on another day.
Equality and Diversity Policy
HSS Training are committed to ensuring all delegates have an equal opportunity to achieve their chosen qualification. To this end, a range of provisions can be made for delegates with any special physical or learning needs (those delegates who speak English as a second language are also eligible for additional support). HSS Training will always seek to abide by the Equality and Diversity policy it has in place. A copy of this is available upon request.
Complaints and Appeals Procedure
HSS Training is accredited by a number of different Awarding Bodies. Awarding Bodies are external organisations who provide support and closely monitor HSS Training standards. These organisations can be contacted at any time with concerns or queries.
We are committed to providing a quality service to all our clients. When something goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our services and standards.
Please click here for more information.