Utility Excavations Category 2. Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices

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

Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices covers the minimum training and assessment required for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools. The category has been derived from the following National Occupational Standards:

• EUSMUN7 Excavate and maintain excavations and trenches for utilities network construction
• EUSEPUS043 Carry out excavation work in the power and utilities HSG 150: Health and Safety in Construction environment

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.