EUSR & Excavations · THIRSK & YORKSHIRE
EUSR Category 3 – Timber Excavation Support
Installation, inspection and removal of timber excavation support systems.
COURSE OVERVIEW
EUSR CATEGORY 3 – TIMBER EXCAVATION SUPPORT TRAINING IN YORKSHIRE
Installation, inspection and removal of timber 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 Category 3 – Timber Excavation Support Training
This specialist route concerns timber temporary works used to support an excavation. The emphasis is on appropriate support methods, inspection and safe removal for utility and civil engineering work.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Identifying hazards and suitable timber support arrangements
- Understanding installation sequences and stability considerations
- Inspecting timber support components and work areas
- Safe procedures for maintaining and removing support
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Excavation teams, utilities contractors and workers involved in timber trench support systems.
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
Is Category 3 the timber shoring qualification?
Yes. Category 3 covers installing, inspecting and removing timber excavation support systems.
Can I combine it with other support systems?
A combined EUSR Categories 3, 4 and 5 route is also listed, subject to the right scheme and practical arrangements.
What equipment is needed for a workplace course?
Contact us about the support materials, safe excavation facilities and delegate experience available at your site.