EUSR Cat 1 & 2 Locate Utility Services Course
Key Features
Of this EUSR Cat 1 & 2 Course:
- Covers the full EUSR standard for both Category 1 and Category 2 utility locating using electromagnetic detection methods
- Includes practical interpretation of utility drawings, safe excavation practices and avoidance of underground services
- Develops competence in operating cable avoidance tools and signal generators across varied site conditions
- Addresses real workplace scenarios including urban streets, brownfield sites and live utility environments
- Prepares delegates for accurate risk assessment and compliance with HSG47 guidance on avoiding danger from underground services
Course Date Availability
EUSR Cat 1 & 2 training at the following 2 centres. Prices from £300 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 24th Jun 2026 |
| Guildford | 22nd Jun 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The EUSR Category 1 and 2 Locate Utility Services course provides comprehensive training for anyone who must detect and avoid underground utilities before excavation. Delegates learn to read utility records, operate detection equipment correctly and apply safe digging techniques that reduce the risk of service strikes. In 2026 this qualification remains essential for compliance with industry standards on construction sites, highways works and utility maintenance projects.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site operatives and groundworkers
- Excavation teams in construction and civil engineering
- Utility company technicians and contractors
- Highway maintenance personnel
- Supervisors responsible for permit-to-dig systems
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to interpret utility plans and identify different service types
- Correct setup and use of electromagnetic locators for passive and active modes
- Techniques for tracing both metallic and non-metallic utilities
- Application of safe digging practices around live services
- Documentation of locates and communication of findings to site teams
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day and combines classroom theory with practical exercises on a training area that replicates typical site conditions.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Understanding utility records and HSG47 requirements
- Principles of electromagnetic detection and equipment controls
- Category 1 locating techniques for pipes and cables
- Category 2 locating techniques including signal application and depth measurement
- Risk assessment, marking out and safe excavation methods
- Practical assessment and reporting procedures
Private Courses On-site
EUSR Cat 1 & 2 Locate Utility Services training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
Latest Delegate Feedback
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11 people from the business said the EUSR Cat 1 & 2 - Locate Utility Services And Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices training course was 1st class.
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5 ⭐ – Richard F - Mon 27th Apr 2026
Very very good...
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5 ⭐ – Craig H - Wed 22nd Apr 2026
Interesting and to the point...
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5 ⭐ – Paul S - Wed 15th Apr 2026
Teaching on the training day conducted on our site was really good. National training card scheme.. Excellent . My account manager was Donna.
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5 ⭐ – Fiona W - Tue 7th Apr 2026
Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive an EUSR registration card confirming Category 1 and 2 competence. The qualification is normally valid for three years, after which a refresher course is required to maintain registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked EUSR Cat 1 & 2 Locate Utility Services questions:
The course is delivered over one full day combining theory sessions and practical exercises.
No formal qualifications are required, although delegates should be physically able to work on site and understand basic health and safety.
Delegates study utility records, electromagnetic locating principles, Category 1 and Category 2 techniques, depth measurement, marking methods and safe excavation practices.
Assessment includes a written test on theory and a practical demonstration of equipment use and locating procedures.
Delegates who pass receive an EUSR registration card showing Category 1 and 2 competence in locating utility services.
The EUSR card is valid for three years from the date of issue.
Yes, a refresher course must be completed before the card expires to maintain registration on the EUSR database.
This qualification covers both Category 1 and Category 2 locating methods in greater depth and includes interpretation of utility drawings and formal risk assessment.
Delegates should wear appropriate site clothing including safety boots and high-visibility clothing. All equipment is provided during the training.
Yes, the course prepares delegates to locate utilities safely and accurately in real excavation situations.
Yes, techniques for locating both metallic pipes and cables as well as non-metallic services using signal application methods are included.
The qualification is recognised by utility companies, contractors and principal contractors working under EUSR requirements.
Prices per person typically start at £300. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training focuses on practical skills that delegates can apply immediately when planning and carrying out excavation work on sites where underground services are present.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group