Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus Training

This course provides understanding of the safety procedures and precautions associated with the use of Cable Avoidance Tools before and during excavation work.

Course Attendees

This course is designed for site personnel who are engaged in excavation and groundworks.

Course Background

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with a required level of understanding of the safety procedures and precautions associated with the use of cable avoidance tools before and during excavation work.

Course Duration

SSG offer this course over half a day as a classroom course.

Course Programme

  • Course introduction
  • Relevant legislation, approved code of practice and guidance to include HSG47
  • Interpretation of utility maps
  • Symbols used by utility companies on maps
  • Common types of underground apparatus
  • Support of apparatus in open excavations
  • Safe working practices to include risk assessment and use of PPE
  • Practical use of cable avoidance tools and generator
  • Health and safety implications of damage to underground apparatus
  • Assessment and feedback

Training Certification and Assessment

Delegates will be assessed on input during the course. On successful completion of this course delegates will receive an SSG course attendance certificate.

Book this course

Open booking

from£200 +VAT

This course does not have discounted pricing available

  • Discount rate available for three or more delegates

  • Quick and easy online booking

  • Manage your delegates and certificates online

Private booking

from£805 +VAT

Price per course depends on location, required publications and delegate numbers

  • Location and dates convenient to you

  • Cost effective

  • Bespoke options available

Additional information

Course tags
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Downloads
  • Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus Training.pdf