Utility Avoidance
EUS Superuser: Advanced Location, Strike Investigation, and Coaching Assessment
The highest level of EUS recognition. Two days of advanced electromagnetic location, data analysis, USAG strike investigation, and the skills to assess and coach your team on site. Prerequisite: EUS CAT1 and Safe Dig CAT2.
Who Is This Course For
Designed For
Competency Managers and Supervisors
Those responsible for overseeing utility avoidance teams, managing CAT operator competency and monitoring fleet data.
Safety Managers
Professionals tasked with improving utility strike rates, auditing field practices and driving compliance across multiple sites.
Senior Operatives Moving Into Supervisory Roles
Experienced CAT operators who are taking on responsibility for training coordination, competency checks and team oversight.
Organisations Using CAT Manager Systems
Companies using fleet management software who need qualified personnel to interpret and act on the data it generates.
Duration
2 days (classroom and site)
Max Delegates
6 per course
EUS Recognition
EUS Superuser
Assessments
3 formal assessments
Prerequisite
EUS CAT1 and EUS CAT2
Beyond Qualification
Teaching Others to Work Safely
EUS CAT1 and CAT2 train operatives to locate services and perform safe excavations. The Superuser course is the next stage in the EUS pathway, and it asks a fundamentally different question: not whether you can do the job, but whether you can teach someone else to do it safely and assess whether they have reached the required standard.
The course builds on the full CAT1 and CAT2 theoretical foundation with advanced electromagnetic location techniques, detailed analysis of the data being generated by your team's CAT units, and the practical coaching and assessment skills needed to formally check your team's competence on site. It also covers utility strike investigation: how to complete a USAG cable strike form, how to analyse what went wrong, and how to use that information to prevent it happening again.
With a maximum of six delegates per cohort and no fixed daily schedule, Sygma's trainers use a flexible approach across the two days, moving between classroom and site to find the right balance of theory and hands-on work for the group. Every delegate is assessed three times before the course ends.
Course at a Glance
Assessment
Three Formal Assessments
POW Risk Assessment
Completed by each delegate independently before the practical training begins. Demonstrates the ability to conduct a proper Place of Work risk assessment before any location activity starts.
Practical Assessment 1
The Sygma Standard practical assessment. Records and validates each delegate's ability to locate services independently using correct technique, equipment operation, and survey methodology.
Practical Assessment 2 (Coaching and Assessment Competency)
Delegates use the Assessment 1 document and the Sygma coaching sheet to coach and formally assess another delegate. Assessment criteria cover communication, feedback quality, CAT data download, data understanding, and the ability to use data to guide coaching.
Permit to Break Ground
Each delegate completes a permit to break ground. Where possible this will be your company's specific permit form; otherwise the Sygma permit document is used.
Classroom Content
Advanced Theory and Strike Investigation
The classroom element revisits the theoretical foundations from CAT1 and CAT2 at an advanced level, with additional content around data analysis, strike investigation, and the principles of coaching.
Site Work
Advanced Location and Coaching Competency Assessment
The site element covers advanced location practice and the coaching assessment. Sygma's trainers use a flexible approach across the two days, spending more time outdoors when site conditions are good.
Advanced Location Practice
Coaching and Assessment Element
What You Get
What Delegates Receive
EUS Superuser Certificate
EUSR-registered Superuser accreditation. Confirms competency to supervise and quality-check utility avoidance operations.
Written Assessment Record
Documented theory assessment covering supervisory responsibilities, HSG47 compliance, and permit-to-dig processes.
Practical Assessment Record
On-site assessment evidence demonstrating competency in supervising CAT and Genny operations.
Progression Guidance
Clear next steps for further development, including CAT Manager training and management qualifications.
Site Requirements
What Your Site Must Provide
Sygma's dedicated training centre in Wigan is available at no extra venue cost and includes live utility demonstration rigs suitable for all elements of the Superuser programme.
CITB Funding
Funding Support
Sygma Solutions is a CITB Approved Training Organisation. CITB-registered employers may be able to access training funding support through the CITB Employer Network. Contact your CITB adviser directly for current eligibility and funding options.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course designed for?
The EUS Superuser course is designed for experienced CAT1 and CAT2 operators who are moving into supervisory or lead operative roles, and who need to assess and coach other members of their team on site. It is also appropriate for USCs who want to understand how to use CAT Manager data to monitor their team's practice.
Is EUS CAT2 mandatory as a prerequisite?
Yes. Both EUS CAT1 and EUS Safe Dig CAT2 are required before attending the Superuser course. The programme is built on the assumption that delegates can already locate services competently in their own right. The Superuser course does not repeat the entry-level CAT1 training.
What is the difference between this course and the EUS CAT1 Plus?
EUS CAT1 Plus is an advanced single-day extension to the standard CAT1 course, covering advanced transmitter application techniques and more complex location scenarios. The Superuser course covers all of that technical content and adds the coaching and assessment element, strike investigation, and CAT Manager data analysis. The Superuser is the complete upper level of the EUS pathway.
Does the coaching assessment replace a formal assessor qualification?
No. The coaching and assessment element prepares delegates to assess their own team members against the Sygma standard for utility location. It does not constitute a nationally recognised assessor qualification. If your organisation requires formally qualified assessors for a wider internal training system, Sygma can discuss appropriate options.
Can we provide our own permit to break ground form?
Yes, and this is preferred. Using your company's specific permit means delegates are assessed on the exact documentation they will use on site after the course. If you do not have a permit form or have not previously supplied it to Sygma, the Sygma permit document will be used.
Is there a written assessment for the Superuser course?
There is a knowledge-based assessment element included in the classroom content, as well as the three practical assessments. The Superuser course does not conclude with a standalone written exam paper in the same format as CAT1, but delegates are assessed continuously throughout both days.
Why Sygma
Why Choose Sygma for Superuser Training
The highest level of EUS recognition requires the highest standard of training. Small groups, experienced trainers, and real-world coaching scenarios.
Superuser Programme
Builds internal competency champions within your organisation.
Not just advanced operators, but people who can assess and coach others to the same standard.
Specialist Trainers
Directly employed, ex-surveyors and ex-manufacturers, TAQA qualified.
Our trainers come from the field. They have years of experience locating services and coaching teams.
Real Practical Assessment
Structured on-site practical in real conditions.
Assessment happens on real services in real field conditions, not simulations.
Independent
No surveys, no equipment, no manufacturer relationships.
Complete independence means objective assessment and no pressure to inflate results.
We Come to You
Delivered at your site, travel included.
In-house delivery at your premises eliminates disruption and uses your own utilities for practical work.
Small Groups
Maximum 6 delegates per course.
Small groups mean individual attention for the coaching assessment and real coaching practice.
Funding
CITB Employer Network
Training Support
Sygma is a CITB ATO. Contact your CITB Employer Network adviser about funding. All Sygma courses exceed 51% practical.
CITB-registered employers may be able to access Employer Network funding towards training costs. Superuser training is recognised as professional development and may be supported through your Employer Network.
Next Steps
Related Training Courses
Build your team's capability across the full EUS pathway and beyond.
EUS CAT1
The foundation qualification. Essential prerequisite knowledge for anyone moving toward a superuser role.
EUS CAT2 Safe Dig
Safe excavation and permit to dig. Superuser prerequisite required for all delegates.
Plans and Process Training
Master utility plan interpretation. Essential for coordinators and team leaders managing surveys.
Enquire About EUS Superuser Training
In-house at your site anywhere in the UK, or at Sygma's dedicated training centre in Wigan. Maximum 6 delegates per cohort. Contact us to discuss your team's needs and receive a tailored quotation.