Building and utilities training provider awarded EUSR approval

GTEC Training, part of United Infrastructure, has been officially approved by the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR). The approval paves the way for the building services and utilities training provider to offer nationally-recognised competency training across its headquarters in Leeds and nationwide training locations throughout the UK.

HSG47 is the Health and Safety Executive’s key guidance document for reducing the risks associated with working near underground services such as electricity cables, gas mains, water pipes, and telecommunications networks. EUSR-approved HSG47 training provides workers with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely locate, identify and avoid underground utilities before and during excavation works.

GTEC Training’s new approval means the organisation can deliver the Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSG47) course in future, a widely recognised qualification demanded by utilities companies, contractors and local authorities. It means that successful trainees will receive EUSR registration, confirming their competence to work safely around buried services.

Sam Graham, Head of Operations at GTEC Training, explains: “Securing EUSR approval for HSG47 training is an important milestone for GTEC. Utility strikes remain a major risk across the construction and civil engineering industries, and high-quality, standardised training is essential for keeping people safe. We’re proud to expand our training portfolio to support organisations in meeting their safety obligations and ensuring their teams are fully competent when working near underground services.”

Established over 15 years ago in West Yorkshire, the renewable energy and technical training company specialises in upskilling tradespeople to meet the demands of the green revolution. It offers a comprehensive range of courses in technologies such as heat pumps, solar PV, battery storage, solar thermal, biomass, electric vehicle charging, and energy efficiency, as well as electrical, plumbing, oil and first aid training courses. These courses are delivered at 19 training sites nationwide and led by a team of industry experts.

GTEC Training’s programs lead to industry-recognised qualifications accredited by organisations, including LCL Awards, City & Guilds, and OFTEC. The company’s facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art training rigs, and it offers bespoke on-site training tailored for larger organisations. ​