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EUSR Category 1 – Locate Utility Services & HSG47 Radio Detection (CAT and Genny)

£170 +VAT
Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
In-Person
Location:
Stoneleigh Park
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Course Overview

The EUSR Category 1 – Locate Utility Services course provides essential, practical training for safely locating underground utilities using CAT (Cable Avoidance Tool) and Genny (Signal Generator) equipment. Delivered in line with HSG47: Avoiding Danger from Underground Services, this course helps operatives, supervisors, and anyone involved in excavation or groundworks to reduce the risk of utility strikes and work confidently as part of a safe dig process.

Through a combination of theory, hands-on demonstrations, and practical assessments, delegates gain the skills to interpret utility drawings, recognise different types of buried services, and use approved detection methods effectively. This accredited EUSR programme supports both individual competence and organisational compliance as part of a wider safe excavation strategy.

Ideal as standalone CAT & Genny training or combined with additional safe dig modules, this course ensures participants understand how to plan, detect, and work around underground utilities safely and responsibly.

Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
In-Person
Location:
Stoneleigh Park
£170 +VAT
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Certification Awarded

EUSR Category 1 (CAT1) registration

Valid for

Three Years

Awarding Body

EUSR Approved Provider

Who should Attend This Course

Anyone that needs to check for buried pipes and cables on any kind of site.

Prerequisites

Good understanding of spoken and written English.

What To Have With You To Attend The Course

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Assessment

Assessment will consist of a combination of methods to validate knowledge and competency, including: Oral questioning Multiple-choice examinations Written assessments Practical (on-site) evaluation All assessments must be passed to achieve certification in the EUSR Category 1 – Locate Utility Services (HSG47) qualification.

Course Content

This EUSR Category 1 – Locate Utility Services course combines practical skills and theoretical knowledge to ensure delegates can safely locate and work around underground and overhead utilities.

Key topics include:

Legislation & Standards

  • Understanding legislation relating to underground services, including HSG47 and GS6
  • Overview of BSI PAS 128:2022, the current standard for underground utility detection
  • Implications of legislation and safe work practices for excavations

Utility Awareness

  • Recognising the dangers and hazards associated with underground services
  • Identifying risks posed by overhead lines and services
  • Understanding risks of working near or under overhead lines during excavation

Utility Detection Skills

  • Interpreting utility drawings, plans, and line search documents
  • Avoiding damage to underground services through proper planning and detection
  • Practical use of Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT4) and Genny to locate buried services
  • Correct marking out and verification of service routes
  • Techniques to combine detection results with utility records for safe digging

Practical Application

  • Hands-on training using CAT & Genny equipment
  • Applying safe dig principles in realistic scenarios
  • Reinforcing compliance with legislation and standards through practical exercises

Assessment

  • Practical demonstration of locating underground services
  • Knowledge check on legislation, hazard awareness, and detection methods
  • Successful delegates receive EUSR Category 1 – Locate Utility Services certification
  • Delivery Format: Small groups for practical CAT & Genny training, with demonstrations, supervised exercises, and realistic excavation scenarios.
  • Equipment Provided: All Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT4), Genny signal generators, marking equipment, and safety resources are supplied for the course. Delegates are required to bring their on PPE.
  • Venue Requirements: Courses can be delivered at your premises (on-site) or at a suitable training facility with adequate space for practical exercises.
  • Prerequisites: No prior CAT & Genny experience is required, but delegates should have a basic understanding of excavation or groundworks work practices.
  • Safety & PPE: Delegates must wear appropriate PPE, including high-visibility clothing and safety boots. Additional PPE may be required depending on the venue or site conditions.
  • Assessment: Continuous practical observation during exercises, supported by a short written knowledge check to confirm understanding of legislation, hazards, and detection procedures.
  • Corporate Value: This course supports compliance with HSG47, PAS128:2022, and GS6, helping organisations reduce the risk of service strikes and promote safe digging practices.
Dylan

Trainer delivered the course and explained everything perfectly, amazing trainers. Thank you.

S Ellis

Could not fault the course, locations, facilities or the trainer :-).

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