EUSR Categories 3, 4 + 5 - Install, Inspect and Remove Timber, Steel and Proprietary Support Systems (Northern Ireland)
Price: £650 (ex VAT + fees)
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Portadown, Northern Ireland | On Site
Who Should Attend
This EUSR Categories 3, 4 and 5 training course is ideal for managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and site operatives responsible for excavation and trench work.
It is particularly suited to those in Northern Ireland’s utilities, construction, and civil engineering sectors who want to ensure safe excavation practices and compliance with EUSR excavation standards.
Prerequisites
Participants must bring suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including Safety Boots, Helmet, Gloves, Hi-Vis Coat or Vest, and Hearing Protection.
Delegates should also hold a valid EUSR photo ID card before attending this EUSR excavation training Northern Ireland course.
Course Aim
The EUSR Support Systems Course NI provides both theoretical and practical training to enhance knowledge and competence in installing, inspecting, and removing timber, steel, and proprietary support systems used in excavation work.
This course ensures participants understand safe systems of work for excavation, trenching, and shoring operations, focusing on risk reduction, stability, and compliance with industry standards.
It also covers the correct use of manual and handheld power tools within excavation environments.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the EUSR accredited training Northern Ireland, delegates will be able to:
- Interpret utility drawings and identify symbols and coded information.
- Verify that location, marking, and site safety provisions are in place before excavation work begins.
- Identify dangers and hazards associated with excavations and ground support systems.
- Select, install, inspect, and safely remove excavation support systems, including timber, steel, and proprietary shoring.
- Apply safe digging techniques and best practice when using excavation equipment.
Assessment Method
- Classroom-based learning covering EUSR excavation categories 3, 4 and 5.
- Practical demonstrations on the correct installation and inspection of excavation support systems.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion, delegates receive an EUSR accredited certificate valid for three years.
This qualification demonstrates competence in EUSR Categories 3, 4 + 5 excavation support systems training and is recognised across Northern Ireland and the UK construction industry.