EUSR · CAT & Genny · Safe Digging
Locate utility services, safe digging and abrasive wheels courses that end with an accredited EUSR card — delivered at your place of work or at our Hampshire training centre.
Tell us what your team needs and we will come back to you with the right course.
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Accredited training & recognised cards
KOAST (Southern) · Southampton
Before anyone breaks ground, someone has to know what is underneath. Our EUSR courses teach your team to find buried services and dig around them safely.
EUSR, the Energy & Utility Skills Register, is the accreditation scheme for the utilities sector: water, gas, power and waste management. On successful completion you receive an accredited EUSR card with your completed categories on the back.
We are a family-run CITB Approved Training Organisation with over 40 years in the construction industry. Our Hampshire training centre is on Highbridge Road in Colden Common, between Southampton and Winchester — or we will bring the course to your site.
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Four courses, each with theory and practical elements. Add the ones your team needs and they are carried into your enquiry.
On successful completion you receive an accredited EUSR card, with your completed categories listed on the back.
Find buried cables and pipes before you excavate, using the CAT & Genny.
Safe working practices for breaking ground around underground services.
Both units on one course: locate the services, then dig safely around them.
Abrasive wheel awareness on cut-off saws and grinders, with practical cutting.
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Pass the course and you receive an accredited EUSR card. The categories you have completed are listed on the back.
Delegates cover the theory, then put it to work: searching with the CAT & Genny, breaking ground, mounting wheels and cutting.
Train at your place of work in Southampton or elsewhere in Hampshire, at our Colden Common centre, or at our Blandford centre in Dorset.
Beyond EUSR
EUSR categories are often one part of what a crew needs. We also deliver plant, streetworks and safety training — full details are on the main Koast Southern website.
NPORS · NVQ
NPORS operator training and testing on the machines that do the digging, plus Level 2 NVQs in plant operations.
NRSWA · Street works
NRSWA units for operatives and supervisors, including LA: Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus.
In-house · Health & safety
In-house health and safety courses, each with theory and practical elements.
40+
years in the construction industry, as a family-run business
Why Koast Southern
As a CITB Approved Training Organisation we deliver courses leading to EUSR, NRSWA, NPORS and NVQ qualifications, with CITB and CABWI certificates where they apply.
Each EUSR course covers the theory and then the practical, so delegates leave with the knowledge and the skill.
Courses are delivered in line with HSG47, NJUG, PUWER, COSHH and HASAWA, and designed with the relevant regulations in mind.
Not sure whether you need CAT 1, CAT 2 or the combined course? We will talk it through and recommend the one that fits the job.
Our trainers and assessors are highly trained professionals who create a relaxed, friendly environment.
We will always make reasonable adjustments where needed, so every candidate gets the support they need.
How booking works
One conversation to get the right course booked, then training where it suits your team.
Call, email or send the form with the EUSR courses you need and how many delegates.
We recommend the right course for the work your team does, then confirm the venue — your site, Colden Common or Blandford.
Every course covers the theory first, then puts it to work in a hands-on practical.
On successful completion, delegates receive their accredited EUSR card.
Delegate reviews
Excellent course and test centre. Very informative, instructors were easy to approach with a high knowledge of the field of work. Would definitely recommend.
Great training and excellent course very good company would highly recommend. Kevin and Steve very good instructors and create a very relaxed environment.
Kevin Ostler was the instructor during my 5 day Supervisor course. He was informative and professional throughout. Kevin ensured there was a relaxed atmosphere and he was very knowledgeable. I would recommend this course to others.
Just finished and passed NRSWA supervisor course. Great team work created by Kevin Ostler across the week. Would highly recommend using this company as nothing became of any inconvenience to Kev great level of people skills. Thank you everyone for all your help.
Second street works course completed with Kev and he still managed to make it enjoyable. Very informative. Hope to do more courses with Kev and koast in the future!
Did my 360 digger test today and passed thanks to Jordon who was a firm but fair tester. I would recommend for any further training/tests.
Local to Southampton
Our training centre is on Highbridge Road in Colden Common, between Southampton and Winchester and a short drive from Eastleigh. It is an easy base for contractors and utility teams across south Hampshire.
HSG47, the HSE's guidance on avoiding danger from underground services, is built around locating services before you dig and then excavating safely. CAT 1 and CAT 2 follow the same order, and the combined CAT 1 & 2 course covers both.
Book your training
Send us the EUSR courses you need and how many delegates — we will come back to you with dates and a venue that works for your team.
