EUSR & Excavations · THIRSK & YORKSHIRE
EUSR Categories 4 & 5 – Combined
Combined training covering steel and proprietary excavation support systems.
COURSE OVERVIEW
EUSR CATEGORIES 4 & 5 – COMBINED TRAINING IN YORKSHIRE
Combined training covering steel and proprietary excavation support systems. Tell us the work you do and the experience of your team, and we can help you choose a suitable training or assessment route at our Thirsk centre or at your workplace.

EUSR Categories 4 & 5 – Steel & Proprietary Support
This combined option is designed for teams needing steel excavation support and proprietary support system training, without the separate timber-support category.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Risks and planning considerations for steel support
- Inspection and safe use of proprietary trench support
- Different support components and their limitations
- Safe installation, monitoring and removal procedures
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Excavation crews working with steel supports and proprietary trench-shoring products.
Registration: For the EUSR Utility Excavations scheme, individual category registrations are generally valid for three years following successful approved training and assessment. Tell us exactly which category your employer or project requires.
TRAINING IN THIRSK & ACROSS YORKSHIRE
Plant & Safety Training Yorkshire Ltd is based at Thirsk Rural Business Centre, North Yorkshire. We welcome individuals and employer groups across Yorkshire and the North East. Course venues, assessment arrangements, certification, prices and dates are confirmed before booking.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS COURSE
Does this combined course include timber support?
No. Timber support is Category 3. If your role also needs timber shoring, ask about the combined Categories 3, 4 and 5 route.
Who should choose Categories 4 and 5?
Teams whose tasks include steel and proprietary support, with the final qualification route determined by site requirements.
Can training be arranged at our site?
Ask us about workplace delivery, practical equipment requirements and available dates.
