EUSR & Excavations · THIRSK & YORKSHIRE
EUSR Category 5 – Proprietary Excavation Support
Installation, inspection and removal of proprietary excavation support systems.
COURSE OVERVIEW
EUSR CATEGORY 5 – PROPRIETARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT TRAINING IN YORKSHIRE
Installation, inspection and removal of 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 Category 5 – Proprietary Excavation Support Training
This route focuses on proprietary manufactured excavation support systems. It is distinct from Category 3 timber support and Category 4 steel support training, even where similar excavation hazards are involved.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Recognising proprietary support systems and manufacturer information
- Checking components and planning safe installation
- Inspecting support during use and communicating hazards
- Removing support in a controlled sequence
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Utilities, street works and civil engineering teams using proprietary trench support equipment.
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
What are proprietary excavation support systems?
These are manufactured systems used to support excavations. We can discuss the products and duties relevant to your team.
Is Category 5 enough for timber or steel support?
Not automatically. Timber and steel support are separately covered by EUSR Categories 3 and 4.
Can this be combined with Category 4?
A combined 4 and 5 option is listed; confirm suitability for the equipment your team uses.