The finer details.

Utilities apparatus and highways services are important infrastructure that are used to distribute or control a range of services to the public. Utilities are generally considered to include electricity, gas, water, sewerage and communication services.

To make the services less susceptible to deterioration from the elements, vandalism and accidental damage, they are where possible buried underground.

This protects the infrastructure, whilst having the added benefit of maintaining the aesthetic quality of the landscape.

If the proper precautions are not taken, damage to underground utilities apparatus and highways services can cause fatal or severe injury, as well as significant disruption and environmental damage.

This training course has been developed to help you understand how to safely undertake the location and avoidance of underground apparatus and highways services. The amount of instruction you will require will depend largely upon your previous experience, but there are many aspects involved in avoiding danger from underground apparatus and services and many skills that have to be mastered.

When you have completed the training course, you will be assessed for your level of performance and knowledge.