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EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training

EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training

A nationally recognised EUSR-accredited course for the “Locating Utility Services” category. This training provides delegates with a verified competency card, proving they meet the strict safety and technical standards required to work on the UK’s utility infrastructure.

  • EUSR National Registration: Provides a verified, industry-recognized qualification added to the Energy & Utility Skills Register, valid on major UK construction and infrastructure sites.
  • HSG47 Regulatory Compliance: Delivers comprehensive training strictly mapped to the Health and Safety Executive’s guidelines for avoiding danger from underground utility services.
  • Hands-On Practical Competence: Features real-world field exercises focusing on both passive locating sweeps and active signal application using direct connection and induction modes.
  • Advanced Signal Tracing: Teaches the correct deployment of signal generators alongside specialised accessories like sondes, conduit snakes, and signal clamps for complex paths.

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FAQs

EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
What does Category 1 mean within EUSR training?
Category 1 specifically covers Locating Utility Services, which focuses on the safe operation of Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generators to identify buried lines.
EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
How long does the EUSR Category 1 training certificate last?
Once successfully completed, the EUSR registration and card are valid for a period of three years, after which a refresher course is required.
EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
Is this course compliant with UK health and safety laws?
Yes, the training is strictly mapped to the HSE’s HSG47 guidance, which governs safe digging practices in the UK.
EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
Who should ideally take this CAT and Genny course?
It is designed for anyone involved in surveying, breaking ground, excavating, or supervising street works, including utility contractors and highway engineers.
EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
What is the difference between the HSG47 course and the EUSR version?
The core technical training, safe digging principles, and practical operation of the CAT and Genny hardware are exactly the same. The difference is the certification pathway: the EUSR version registers the delegate on the national Energy & Utility Skills Register database (often required by major tier-1 utility, rail, and infrastructure main contractors), whereas the standard HSG47 course provides a localized training certificate of competence tailored to general construction and commercial groundworks.
EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
Do delegates receive a physical card upon passing?
Successful delegates are registered on the central EUSR online database, and a digital or physical EUSR ID card is issued to verify their qualifications.
EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
Are there any prerequisites required before booking this training?
There are no formal entry prerequisites, though a basic understanding of site safety and construction site awareness is highly beneficial.
EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
Does the training include a practical assessment?
Yes, delegates must pass both a theoretical multiple-choice questionnaire and a practical field assessment demonstrating correct utility sweeping techniques.
EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
Can this training be delivered directly on our corporate jobsite?
Yes, provided your site has a suitable training room and a safe outdoor area with buried metallic utilities for the practical exercises.
EUSR CAT and Genny Category 1 Training
Does this course cover the use of Ground Penetrating Radar?
No, Category 1 focuses entirely on electromagnetic CAT and Genny systems; GPR training requires a separate, specialised utility survey course.