About this course
The EUSR Category 2 (CAT2) course provides practical training in safe digging and excavation around underground utilities, aligned with EUSR standards and industry best practice.
It covers planning and carrying out excavations safely using hand tools and hand-held power tools, alongside safe use of CAT & Genny awareness. Delegates learn how to reduce utility strike risks and work safely in trenches and excavations.
Training includes practical assessment and on-site excavation activities, with successful completion leading to EUSR Category 2 certification, valid for three years.
What you will learn
The CAT2 (Safe Digging & Excavation) course covers planning and preparation for excavation work, including risk assessment, PPE use, and operative responsibilities.
It includes utility awareness and interpretation of drawings, alongside use of CAT & Genny methods to help identify and avoid underground services.
Delegates learn safe excavation techniques, hazard control, and compliance with legislation through practical, hands-on exercises and assessment to meet EUSR Category 2 standards.
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Great course.
Really informative course. Much of the information was new to me but went so well with CAT1 and made it all come together. Excellent course and sector knowledge from the trainer really made me feel that I got the most from the course possible and 100% on the test helps…Really informative course. Much of the information was new to me but went so well with CAT1 and made it all come together. Excellent course and sector knowledge from the trainer really made me feel that I got the most from the course possible and 100% on the test helps prove that. 😊Read more
A very enjoyable course