{"product_id":"eusr-category-1-locate-utility-services-farnham","title":"EUSR Cat 1 Locate Utility Services (CAT \u0026 Genny) in Farnham, Surrey (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEUSR Cat 1 Locate Utility Services (CAT \u0026amp; Genny) in Farnham, Surrey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-day EUSR-accredited course covers the safe location of buried utility services using a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) and Signal Generator (Genny). It is intended for anyone who excavates or breaks ground, including groundworkers, streetworks operatives, utility teams, engineers and supervisors responsible for planning excavation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory 1: Locate Utility Services (HSG47) sets the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely detect utility services using recognised and approved detection methods. Learners cover the principles of cable avoidance, correct use of the equipment in each detection mode, how to interpret and verify signals, and how to work from utility plans before breaking ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need cable avoidance training but not the EUSR registration, a shorter HSG47-compliant CAT and Genny course covers the same equipment without the scheme registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Scheme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe categories within this scheme were developed in collaboration with employers and stakeholders from across the energy and utility sector. Training and assessment against each category gains an individual a registration on EUSR, and is delivered by providers through their Energy \u0026amp; Utility Skills approved programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in the classroom with practical equipment sessions at the training centre in Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5DD. This course can also be run in-house at your own premises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Criteria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo formal entry requirements, though a working knowledge of excavation activity is helpful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelegates should have a sufficient standard of English to complete the assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of underground utility service and the risks of striking them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHSG47 and relevant health and safety legislation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning excavation work and using utility drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples of cable avoidance and detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAT operation in power, radio and generator modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect use of the Signal Generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScanning technique and locating a service accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpreting signals and recognising false readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking up and safe digging practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-use equipment checks and calibration awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermit-to-dig systems and safe systems of work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to do in the event of a service strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNational Occupational Standards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe category has been derived from the following standards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEUSMUNC06 — Locate and Avoid Services for Utilities Network Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEUSEPUS044 — Location and Identification of Underground Utility Services in the Electricity Power Utilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHSG47 — Avoiding Danger from Underground Services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful delegates gain a registration on EUSR for Category 1: Locate Utility Services. Registration is valid for three years from successful completion of training and assessment on an Energy \u0026amp; Utility Skills approved programme, after which reassessment is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eusr-courses\"\u003eEUSR courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nrswa-courses\"\u003eNRSWA Street Works training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpcs-courses\"\u003eCPCS training courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/npors-courses\"\u003eNPORS courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-and-safety-courses\"\u003eHealth and Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CISTC","offers":[{"title":"22 Oct 2026","offer_id":58438306464088,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"23 Nov 2026","offer_id":58438306496856,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 Dec 2026","offer_id":58438306529624,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/CISTC.webp?v=1750143673","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/eusr-category-1-locate-utility-services-farnham","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}