If you work in utility detection, you’ve likely heard of HSG 47. It’s not just another regulation to memorise. It’s a critical guide that shapes how we safely locate buried utilities. At Sygma Solutions Ltd, we weave HSG 47 into our training. Why? Because it’s the backbone of safe utility work.
HSG 47 is a practical guide. It outlines how to avoid striking underground services during excavation or surveying. Think gas pipes, electric cables, water mains, or telecom lines. Striking these can cause injuries, fatalities, or costly damage.
The guidance breaks down the steps to identify, locate, and safely work around these services. It’s not about ticking boxes. It’s about keeping people safe and projects on track. Sygma Solutions Ltd ensures every CAT and Genny course we run embeds HSG 47 principles. Our Level 2 Cable Avoidance and PAS128 Utility Surveyor courses align with its standards.
If you’re an operative or surveyor, HSG 47 is your roadmap. It starts with planning. You need to know what’s underground before you dig. This means using tools like CAT and Genny, which we teach extensively at Sygma. HSG 47 stresses accurate location techniques. It also demands clear communication on-site. Misjudge a cable’s position, and you’re risking lives or downtime. Our training at Sygma, especially the Genny-first approach, mirrors HSG 47’s focus on precision. We teach you to use signal generators effectively. This reduces strike risks, as HSG 47 demands.
At Sygma Solutions Ltd, HSG 47 isn’t an afterthought. It’s in our DNA. Our CITB-approved CAT and Genny courses teach you to follow HSG 47’s three-stage process: plan, locate, and excavate safely. We use real-world scenarios at our Wigan training centre. You’ll practice with Radiodetection CAT4, Vivax Vloc, and other tools HSG 47 recommends. Our PAS128 Utility Surveyor course, approved by The Survey Association, goes deeper. It covers HSG 47’s mapping and verification steps. Want a Level 3 or 5 qualification? These align with HSG 47, too. We ensure you leave confident and compliant.
HSG 47 exists because mistakes happen. Rushing a survey? You might miss a gas pipe. Using outdated plans? That’s a recipe for disaster. HSG 47 warns against assumptions. It pushes for up-to-date utility plans and proper equipment calibration. At Sygma, we see operatives transform after learning HSG 47’s lessons. Our 2-day Advanced EM Course hones your skills on complex sites. We cover HSG 47’s advice on electromagnetic locators. This ensures you avoid the pitfalls that lead to strikes.
HSG 47 isn’t just guidance. It’s a lifesaver. It protects workers, projects, and reputations. At Sygma Solutions Ltd, we make HSG 47 practical and actionable. Whether you’re taking our 1-day Public Genny & CAT Course or the 5-day Utility Surveyor Course, you’re learning HSG 47’s principles. Ready to dig safer? Contact us at enquiries@sygma-solutions.com. Book a course. Master HSG 47. Keep your site safe.
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PAS128 Utility Mapping Training Modules mapped to CICES competencies
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Module 1 – Pas 128 Level D &C training to include level 3 assessment – CICES GEUS01 A-D
– 3 Days
Module 2 – PAS128 Level B Training – can include Level 4 assessment – CICES GUES01 E-I
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2 Day Advanced EM Course (RD8100/8200 & VIVAX)
In depth course covering electromagnetic locators, theory and intensive practical on our real world training site.
Cost: £295 per person
Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan
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1 Day Mala GPR Module 1 – Theory & Practical
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1 Day Mala GPR Module 2 – Post processing
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2 Day GPR – All Manufacturers
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5 Day TSA & ICES Approved 5 Day Utility Mapping Course
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1 Day Public Genny & CAT Course
Cost: £175 plus VAT
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Level 3 Utility Mapping Qualification – All Online
Cost: £275 PLUS REG FEE
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Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – Online Workbooks – followed by assessment
Cost £1100 PLUS REG FEE
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Open level 5 assessment dates at Sygma Solutions, Wigan
Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – in 5 days
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2nd – 6th June 2025 Limited Availability
28th July – 1st August 2025 Limited Availability
Sygma PAS 128 Utility Surveyor Training Including Proqual Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying
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28th April – 2nd May 2025 Limited Availability
12th – 16th May 2025 Limited Availability
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8th – 12th September 2025
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24th – 28th November 2025
8th – 12th December 2025
Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying Public Course
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12th – 13th May 2025 Limited Availability
14th – 15th July 2025 Limited Availability
11th – 12th August 2025
8th – 9th September 2025
29th – 20th September 2025
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GPS Course & Total Station Introduction
This is a 2 day dedicated GPS course with an introduction to Total Station
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