About the Scheme
The categories for 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. Training and assessment is delivered by providers through their Energy & Utility Skills approved programme.
Registration on EUSR
Registration on EUSR is valid for three years for each of the registration categories following successful completion of training and assessment on a training programme approved by Energy & Utility Skills.
Overview
Categories 3,4,5: Install, Inspect & Remove (Timber/ Steel/ Proprietary) Support Systems covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to install, inspect and remove excavation support systems. The category has been derived from the following National Occupational Standards:
- EUSMUNC07 Excavate and Maintain Holes and Trenches for Utility Networks Construction
- COSVR370 Install maintain and remove Temporary Excavation Support
CITB Short Course

Energy & Utility Skills is a recognised Third Party Organisation (TPO) for CITB and the UK construction industry. This scheme is recognised by CITB for short course duration funding purposes and can be offered by ATOs.