EUSR Category 1 – Locate the Utility Services - Essex Construction Training Ltd

EUSR Category 1 – Locate the Utility Services

The EUSR Category 1 – Locate the Utility Services course is designed for individuals who need to identify the location of underground utility services before excavation or groundworks begin. The training provides the knowledge and practical skills required to locate buried cables, pipes, and other services safely, helping to prevent accidental damage and reduce the risk of injury on site.

EUSR Category 1 – Locate the Utility Services

Safely locate buried utilities before you dig. Our EUSR Category 1 – Locate Utility Services course is designed for individuals who need to identify and avoid underground utility services as part of their daily work. This essential training helps reduce the risk of injury, damage, and disruption on site. Whether you’re working in construction, utilities, civil engineering, or street works, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge to use cable avoidance tools (CAT and Genny) and interpret utility drawings confidently and safely.

Course Highlights:

Understand the legal requirements and responsibilities
Learn how to read utility plans and interpret site markings
Hands-on training in the use of CAT & Genny equipment
Identify different types of underground services (electric, water, gas, telecoms, etc.)
Real-world techniques to reduce risk of strikes and service damage
Delivered by experienced, qualified instructors.