EUSR Category 1: Locate Utility Services
2024-05-09 08:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Duration
1 Day
Candidates: 3 – 6
This EUSR Category 1: Locate Utility Services. It covers the training and assessments needed for safe detection and excavation of underground utility services, utilising recognised and approved methods.

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and operatives who are responsible for overseeing or performing tasks involving the detection of underground services and safe excavation practices.
Course Content

Interpret utility plan drawings and identify symbols and coded information
Prepare and use location equipment to locate a range of underground services
Identify the dangers and hazards associated with underground services
Recognise why some services are more difficult to locate
Carry out site marking using appropriate methods

Certification
Candidates will receive an EUSR photo ID card detailing their qualification which is valid for 5 Years

180 Excavator above and below 5 Tonnes
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-30 17:00
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 10 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 4

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
Safely use quick hitch.
Lift and deposit loads.
Use ancillary attachments (forks).
Carry out a pre-start inspection.
Operate safely under varying site conditions.
Carry out minor adjustments and routine service.
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Excavate to various depths and formations and reinstate ground.
Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice
Course Summary
Refuelling procedures
Road Traffic Act
Loading vehicles
Relevant legislation/regulations
Travelling on inclines
Lift and move basic slung loads
Doze, scrape, clam and shovel
Configure machine for road travel
Forming stock piles
Pre-start inspections/maintenance
Introduction to machine
Controls and instruments
Excavate to levels
Back-filling and levelling
Theory Test Preparation
Repositioning of Backhoe
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.

Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).

Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) on 180° Excavator is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

EUSR Category 2: Implement Safe Excavating Practices
2024-04-29 08:30 - 16:30
1 Day
Candidates: 3 – 6
This EUSR Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices. It covers the training needed for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and operatives who are responsible for overseeing or performing tasks involving the detection of underground services and safe excavation practices.
Course Content

Interpret utility drawings and identify symbols and coded information
Ensure all necessary location, marking and site safety provisions have been carried out correctly prior to any excavation work commencing
Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations
Select and use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations

Certification
Candidates will receive an EUSR photo ID card detailing their qualification which is valid for 5 Years

CITB Health, Safety And Environment Tests
2026-02-12 09:00 - 09:45, 2026-02-12 14:00 - 14:45
The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is an important way for construction workers to show they can work safely. For employers, having workers who have passed the CITB HS&E test is assurance that their workforce can keep themselves and those around them safe.

The CITB HS&E test forms a key part of the requirement to obtain a construction industry scheme card.

Different tests have been developed to meet the demands of different trades and professions. You will need to make sure that you take and prepare for the right one. If you are taking the CITB Health, safety and environment test to gain a card for access to construction sites please ensure you have checked the scheme requirements to apply for a card to ensure you are booking the correct level of test.

Types of HS&E tests

Operative – The Operatives test ensures workers have a minimum level of health, safety and environmental awareness before going on site. This test covers the following five core knowledge areas: Working environment, Occupational health, Safety High risk activities and Specialist.

Specialist – These tests include questions from the five core knowledge areas contained in the Operatives test as well as relevant questions in the chosen specialist areas. The Specialists test can be taken in the following topics:

Supervisory (SUP)
Demolition (DEM)
Plumbing or gas (PLUM)
Highway works (HIW)
Specialist work at height (WAH)
Lifts and escalators (LAEE)
Tunneling (TUNN)
HVACR – Heating and plumbing services (HAPS)
HVACR – Pipefitting and welding (PFW)
HVACR – Ductwork (DUCT)
HVACR – Refrigeration and air conditioning (RAAC)
HVACR – Services and facilities maintenance (SAF)

Managers and Professionals – In June 2023 the Managers and Professionals test was updated to reflect changes to legislation, working practices and new technology.
The test structure has been designed to enable you to demonstrate knowledge across the following key areas.

Section A: Legal and management
Section B: Occupational health, wellbeing and welfare
Section C: General safety
Section D: High risk activities
Section E: Environment

Revision Material
A range of revision materials is available to help you revise and practice for the CITB Health, safety and environment Test. They are available from most high street and online booksellers. You can also download a revision app
**Mandatory** – all candidate details must be provided 48 hours prior to test start date for notification purposes, i.e. Name, Date of Birth, NI number, Home address and level of test required.

Additional Information
Please note all candidate details must be provided 48 hours prior to test start date for notification purposes, the total cost of this test includes the £22.50 CITB test fee and an additional admin fee however does not include the card application fee. We do not apply for the physical card upon completion of training.

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
2025-11-06 08:30 - 16:30
Course Duration

5 days block release Or 5 days at 1 day per week

The Aim of the Course is to:

To assist site management and supervisory personnel to:

Manage health and safety on site in accordance with the current legal provisions and within the context of their management or supervisory role
Develop an understanding of their responsibilities and accountability for site health, safety and welfare
Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical and productive

Who Should Attend The Course?

All Site Managers and Supervisory Personnel

Course Summary

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical exercises all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos, covering the following:

Introduction to Health & Safety responsibilities
Managing Health & Safety
Responsibilities of managers and supervisors
Measuring, monitoring and auditing health and safety performance
Provision of information and training
Control of hazards and risks

Certification

CITB CSkills Awards – Site Safety Managers Certificate

Refresher Period

The Site Managers Safety Certificate is renewable every 5 years

First Aid at Work
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Course Duration
3 Days
The Aim of the Course is to
Train selected candidates to the required standard as directed by the Health & Safety Executive in the duties of a first aider.
Course Objectives
Enable the emergency first aider to render the initial help necessary to give a casualty treatment for sudden injury or illness, until more professional help arrives.
Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises and examinations all, of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering:

Principles of First Aid
Resuscitation
Bandaging
Asphyxia
CPR
Control of Bleeding
Circulatory failure
Fractures
Spinal Injuries
Dealing with the Unconscious Casualty
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Hysteria
Eye Irrigation
Burns and scalds
Poisons

Who Should Attend The Course?
Personnel selected to be fully qualified first aiders.
Certification
First Aid Industry Approved Certification

Forward Tipping Dumper
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 4
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
instructions and accepted good practice.
Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Position dumper for loading from and discharging into, excavations.
Understand the causes of instability of dumper and load.
Operate safely under varying site conditions.
Carry out a pre-start inspection.
Course Summary
Use of stop blocks
Position for loading
Relevant regulations/legislation
Travelling on inclines
Refuelling procedures
Introduction to machine
Hill starts
Controls and instruments
Pre-start inspection/maintenance
Driving, loading and unloading
Use of various types of skips
Theory Test Preparation
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years (non renewable).
Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 2) on Forward Tipping Dumper is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS -R)
2024-04-29 08:30 - 16:30
Course Duration:
1 Day

Attendees
1 – 20

Introduction
This course is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities. It provides supervisors with an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, as well as their legal responsibilities relevant to their work activities – It will highlight the requirement to promote health and safety and to supervise effectively.
The Aim of the Course is to:
To ensure that all those given supervisory responsibilities understand:

Why they are carrying out their identified duties
What is expected of them and
To ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace
To ensure that at the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand the problems of the industry
Have an understanding of how health and safety law is structured and how it applies to
supervisors
Identify how their supervisory role fits in with the management structure in controlling site safety
Carry out risk assessments and understand the need for method statements
Carry out effective site inductions, tool box talks and method statement briefings
Be able to monitor site activities effectively
Understand the importance of timely intervention when bad practice is identified

Course Summary

Health and Safety Law
Safe Systems of Work
Health and Safety Management
Occupational Health
Fire Prevention / Control and Other Emergencies
Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
Group Exercise – Risk Assessment & Method Statement
Presentation Skills
CDM
Working at Height
PPE
Manual Handling
Accidents and First Aid
Intervention Skills and Behaviour
Intervention Skills Exercise

Assessment
The method of assessment will be by multi choice questions at the end of the course as well as being expected to be interactive during the course
Certification
CITB CSkills Awards – Site Safety Supervisor Certificate
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Site Manager Safety (5 Day)
