“The trainer kept the course flowing and got everyone involved & kept it interesting.”
The Category 1 & HSG47 Course (Cat & Genny) 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.
Certification Awarded
EUSR Category 1 (CAT1) registration
Three Years
Awarding Body
Anyone that needs to check for buried pipes and cables on any kind of site.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Photo ID
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
Utility Awareness
Utility Detection Skills
Practical Application
Assessment
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