This course outlines the dangers which can arise from work in proximity to underground services and the requirements for planning and implementing safe systems of work in order to reduce the risk.
The course is in accordance with HSE HSG47 guidance Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
This remote learning and examination option for the market-leading HSG47 - Unit 1 Management, Planning & Surveying, Issuing of Permit - City & Guilds course has been created to allow delegates to gain and develop the required knowledge outside of the classroom.
Microsoft Teams MUST be installed beforehand to ensure you can participate successfully.
- User Guide and further information here.
This course is also available as a full-day classroom based HSG47 - Unit 1 Management, Planning & Surveying, Issuing of Permit - City & Guilds course, please click here.
The training and examination for this course will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams, but will follow the same curriculum as the classroom HSG47 - Unit 1 course and the same standard of training will be delivered, meeting all Scheme Rules.
- Accident statistics involving underground services
- Regulations and guidance
- Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSG47)
- Service location
- Safe digging practices
- Permit to work
- Understanding and implementing safe systems of work
This course is aimed at contractors, designers, planning supervisors and others concerned with planning, organising, supervising and conducting work near underground services - including utilities, roadworks, construction and demolition work.
Virtual Classroom
This course will be delivered via video conferencing using Microsoft Teams Virtual Classroom. This allows two-way communication, ensuring the course is interactive with delegates having the opportunity to ask questions. Each delegate in attendance must have a webcam and microphone, to provide evidence of identity and the ability to answer all examination questions.
Hardware requirements
Devices Requirement
- Standard laptop camera, microphone, and speakers
- For a better experience with video calls and online meetings, we recommend using a computer that has a 2.0 GHz processor and 4.0 GB RAM (or higher)
- Desktop PC
- Computer and processor: Minimum 1.6 GHz (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Memory: 2.0 GB RAM
- Hard disk: 3.0 GB of available disk space
- Display: 1024 x 768 screen resolution
- Graphics hardware: Minimum of 128 MB graphics memory
- Operating system: Windows 10, or Windows 8.1 in 32-bit and 64-bit
- Video: USB 2.0 video camera
- Mac
- Processor: Minimum Intel processor, Core 2 Duo or higher
- Memory: 2.0 GB RAM
- Hard disk: 1.5 GB of available disk space
- Display: 1280 x 800 or higher resolution
- Operating system: Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later
- Video: Compatible webcam
- Voice Compatible microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
The trainer will conduct an online exam with all delegates via video communication on Microsoft Teams. The trainer will read out the questions and answers, and accurately record the delegates chosen answer. The delegate must be visible via the video at all times.
Delegates successfully completing the course, including the written and practical assessments are awarded a City & Guilds approved certificate.
All certification is subject to the City & Guilds Quality assurance procedure. if you require a certificate of attendance in the interim please don’t hesitate to contact us.
This course outlines the dangers which can arise from work in proximity to underground services and the requirements for planning and implementing safe systems of work in order to reduce the risk.
The course is in accordance with HSE HSG47 guidance Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
This remote learning and examination option for the market-leading HSG47 - Unit 1 Management, Planning & Surveying, Issuing of Permit - City & Guilds course has been created to allow delegates to gain and develop the required knowledge outside of the classroom.
Microsoft Teams MUST be installed beforehand to ensure you can participate successfully.
- User Guide and further information here.
This course is also available as a full-day classroom based HSG47 - Unit 1 Management, Planning & Surveying, Issuing of Permit - City & Guilds course, please click here.
The training and examination for this course will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams, but will follow the same curriculum as the classroom HSG47 - Unit 1 course and the same standard of training will be delivered, meeting all Scheme Rules.
- Accident statistics involving underground services
- Regulations and guidance
- Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSG47)
- Service location
- Safe digging practices
- Permit to work
- Understanding and implementing safe systems of work
This course is aimed at contractors, designers, planning supervisors and others concerned with planning, organising, supervising and conducting work near underground services - including utilities, roadworks, construction and demolition work.
Virtual Classroom
This course will be delivered via video conferencing using Microsoft Teams Virtual Classroom. This allows two-way communication, ensuring the course is interactive with delegates having the opportunity to ask questions. Each delegate in attendance must have a webcam and microphone, to provide evidence of identity and the ability to answer all examination questions.
Hardware requirements
Devices Requirement
- Standard laptop camera, microphone, and speakers
- For a better experience with video calls and online meetings, we recommend using a computer that has a 2.0 GHz processor and 4.0 GB RAM (or higher)
- Desktop PC
- Computer and processor: Minimum 1.6 GHz (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Memory: 2.0 GB RAM
- Hard disk: 3.0 GB of available disk space
- Display: 1024 x 768 screen resolution
- Graphics hardware: Minimum of 128 MB graphics memory
- Operating system: Windows 10, or Windows 8.1 in 32-bit and 64-bit
- Video: USB 2.0 video camera
- Mac
- Processor: Minimum Intel processor, Core 2 Duo or higher
- Memory: 2.0 GB RAM
- Hard disk: 1.5 GB of available disk space
- Display: 1280 x 800 or higher resolution
- Operating system: Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later
- Video: Compatible webcam
- Voice Compatible microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
The trainer will conduct an online exam with all delegates via video communication on Microsoft Teams. The trainer will read out the questions and answers, and accurately record the delegates chosen answer. The delegate must be visible via the video at all times.
Delegates successfully completing the course, including the written and practical assessments are awarded a City & Guilds approved certificate.
All certification is subject to the City & Guilds Quality assurance procedure. if you require a certificate of attendance in the interim please don’t hesitate to contact us.
