EUSR Cat 1 Locate Utility Services Course
Key Features
Of this EUSR Cat 1 Course:
- Covers the full EUSR Category 1 syllabus for electromagnetic location of underground utilities
- Includes practical operation of single and dual-frequency locators in varied site conditions
- Addresses identification of metallic pipes, cables and ducts alongside safe marking procedures
- Integrates current HSG47 guidance and industry-recognised avoidance techniques
- Features both classroom theory and supervised outdoor practical exercises
- Leads to a recognised EUSR registration card valid for three years
Course Date Availability
EUSR Cat 1 training at the following 2 centres. Prices from £160 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 2nd Jul 2026 |
| VIRTUAL | 18th Jun 20262nd Jul 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
EUSR Category 1 Locate Utility Services equips delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to detect and map underground metallic utilities using electromagnetic locators. The qualification is the recognised standard for anyone who must identify the position of pipes and cables before excavation or other intrusive work on UK construction and utility sites. In 2026 the course remains aligned with HSG47 and the latest industry procedures for avoiding service strikes.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site operatives and groundworkers
- Utility installation and maintenance teams
- Excavation supervisors and banksmen
- Highway maintenance personnel
- Civil engineering contractors
- Anyone required to break ground near buried services
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How electromagnetic locators work and their operational limitations
- Correct set-up and use of single-frequency and dual-frequency locators
- Techniques for locating pipes, cables and ducts in different soil conditions
- Safe marking and recording of utility positions on site
- Interpretation of signal responses and avoidance of false readings
- Planning and risk assessment prior to excavation near services
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day and combines short theory sessions with extended practical exercises on a live training area. Delegates rotate through different locator types and site scenarios under direct supervision.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Introduction to underground utility location and legal duties
- Electromagnetic theory and locator technology
- Equipment familiarisation and daily checks
- Practical location techniques in open and congested areas
- Marking, recording and communication of findings
- Emergency procedures and avoidance of service strikes
Private Courses On-site
EUSR Cat 1 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.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive an EUSR registration card confirming Category 1 competence. The card is valid for three years and must be renewed through an approved refresher before expiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked EUSR Cat 1 Locate Utility Services questions:
The course is delivered over one full day combining theory and practical sessions.
No formal qualifications are required, although delegates should have a basic understanding of construction site safety.
Delegates complete a short written test and demonstrate practical locator use under observation.
The registration card remains valid for three years from the date of issue.
A one-day refresher course must be completed before the card expires to maintain registration.
Cat 1 covers electromagnetic location only. Cat 2 includes additional methods such as ground-penetrating radar and Cat 3 covers management of location activities.
Delegates need standard site PPE including safety boots, hi-visibility clothing and gloves. All locator equipment is supplied.
Yes, practical exercises include both single-frequency and dual-frequency electromagnetic locators.
Yes, EUSR Category 1 is accepted by major contractors and utility companies throughout the United Kingdom.
Many providers can deliver the training at a client location provided a suitable indoor space and outdoor practical area are available.
Delegates receive additional coaching and a re-assessment opportunity on the same day where possible.
Practical exercises replicate congested service layouts, differing soil conditions and typical marking requirements found on live sites.
Prices per person typically start at £160. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The qualification is delivered to the current EUSR standard and includes all equipment types and operational scenarios expected on UK sites. Delegates should arrive with basic site PPE and be prepared for both indoor and outdoor sessions.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group