When you get a utility or contracting job that needs excavation, you must know the safety protocols associated with any underground facility. While doing underground jobs, you always risk striking something in a likely or unlikely space. Therefore, you must include a safe work system when digging. It begins with making a thorough plan, locating and identifying any underground services, and, lastly, incorporating safe digging practices. Therefore, operatives need to undertake a CAT Course along with EUSR HSG47. 

It is a training program that covers all the requirements mentioned in HSG47 for safe working practices and is recognised by the EUSR. It prepares the attendees to undertake any underground job and equips them with adequate knowledge. They can also plan the work minutely and avoid operational bottlenecks. 

What is HSG47, and why is it important?

The 47th Health and Safety Guide is concerned with the protection and safety of workers handling various utilities. It outlines the potential dangers of working near underground services and guides on ways to reduce any immediate risks to workers and the community’s health and safety, as well as the indirect risks arising through damaging the services.

What is EUSR?

EUSR, or Energy and Utility Skills Register, is an independent skills platform that provides utility sector standards. It is operated by the governing body for the gas, power and waste management industries. Although similar organisations exist, EUSR and its professional qualifications are widely recognised in the UK. The EUSR Cat and Genny course by Sygma Solutions is an effective way for operatives to prove their skills, knowledge, and expertise to operate safely and effectively.

What is a EUSR card, and how do you benefit from it?

As an operative in the utility sector, you must have a EUSR card. Details of the card holders are stored at the Energy & Utility Skills Register. Present and future employers can easily retrieve employees’ information and check their qualifications. Therefore, organisations can identify the correct candidate for each job, especially for skilled services involving excavation.

Wondering where you can get your CAT Course certification? Look no further because Sygma Solutions is a EUSR-approved training provider and a CITB-approved centre. We have created a comprehensive and unique EUSR HSG47 course that will give you an added edge. You can also add it to your EUSR Card. Get in touch with us to shape your career as an operative in the UK. 

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PAS128 Utility Mapping Training Modules mapped to CICES competencies

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Module 1 – Pas 128 Level D &C training to include level 3 assessment – CICES GEUS01 A-D

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Module 2 – PAS128 Level B Training – can include Level 4 assessment – CICES GUES01 E-I

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2 Day Advanced EM Course (RD8100/8200 & VIVAX)

In depth course covering electromagnetic locators, theory and intensive practical on our real world training site.

Cost: £295 per person
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5th – 6th September 2024

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1 Day Mala GPR Module 1 – Theory & Practical

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1 Day Mala GPR Module 2 – Post processing

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2 Day GPR – All Manufacturers

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5 Day TSA & ICES Approved 5 Day Utility Mapping Course

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Location: Worcester

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1 Day Public Genny & CAT Course

Cost: £175 plus VAT
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Level 3 Utility Mapping Qualification – All Online

Cost: £275 PLUS REG FEE
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – Online Workbooks – followed by assessment

Cost £1100 PLUS REG FEE
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – in 5 days

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2nd – 6th September 2024

Sygma PAS 128 Utility Surveyor Training Including Proqual Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying
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12th – 16th August 2024 Limited Availability

14th – 18th October 2024

25th – 29th November 2024

16th – 20th December 2024

Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying Public Course

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14th – 15th October 2024

25th – 26th November 2024

16th – 17th December 2024

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GPS Course & Total Station Introduction

This is a 2 day dedicated GPS course with an introduction to Total Station

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