At Jason Rowley, we deliver the TEM 2–4 Training Course for professionals working around live underground utilities. This course provides the essential safe dig training needed to prevent damage, reduce risk, and ensure compliance when operating near electrical and gas distribution systems.
The TEM 2–4 course forms part of the required pathway for EL6 Gas certification. It’s designed for individuals who work on or around live electrical systems and need to demonstrate competence in safe excavation practices and utility safety procedures.
Whether you’re part of a gas, electrical, or construction team, this training ensures you meet industry safety standards and understand the precautions required to protect both personnel and assets.
TEM 2-4
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The TEM 2–4 training forms an essential part of the EL6 Gas certification process. It provides both theory and practical assessments that develop a clear understanding of safe working practices around buried services, as well as how to apply basic safety training principles on site.
This course is structured for individuals and teams working near live utilities, ensuring they have the correct certificates, competence, and qualifications to operate safely under utility safety regulations and STCW requirements (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping).
You’ll receive a training certificate on successful completion, confirming your competency to perform safe dig operations and supporting your application for EL6 registration.
The course is suitable for:
Electricians
Pipeline Technicians
Boiler Engineers
Cathodic Protection Technicians
PMAC and PTE Engineers
Security and Maintenance Operatives
If your work involves excavation near buried services, navigational watch duties, or operational safety on-site or at sea, this training is essential.
It also benefits those working toward pre-sea training, fast rescue boats certification, or similar STCW-approved qualifications where safety knowledge and practical skills are key requirements.
The TEM 2–4 training combines theory with practical demonstration to develop both technical competence and operational safety awareness. Participants learn to identify buried utilities, interpret utility drawings, and follow correct safe digging procedures under Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
The TEM 2–4 training combines basic safety training theory with practical exercises that build the competence required for safe operations.
You’ll learn to:
This classroom-based training approach ensures you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience through guided instruction and completed assessments.
Training concludes with written and practical assessments to confirm each participant’s competence and understanding of safe working practices. We teach you how to recognise that utility plans are only an indication, and how to carry out trial holes and verification steps before proceeding with excavation work.
To complete the TEM 2–4 Course, you must pass both a written and practical assessment. The written element tests your understanding of safe digging practices, health and safety procedures, and key guidance relevant to working around underground services.
The practical assessment requires you to demonstrate correct use of locating equipment and safe hand digging techniques around live utilities. Successful completion of both parts confirms your competency under a recognised third party organisation and supports your EL6 Gas registration.
The TEM 2–4 Course is delivered over one full day. You’ll receive structured instruction, practical learning, and assessment at our training centre in Manchester. We can also deliver this course at your site subject to minimum numbers.
We keep class sizes small to allow for tailored support and feedback throughout. This format is ideal for individuals working across the utility sector who need an efficient, focused pathway to qualification.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
You’ll also understand how to avoid danger to yourself and others on site by applying safe digging techniques in live gas distribution environments.
To complete the TEM 2–4 training course, participants must pass:
On successful completion, candidates receive an official TEM 2–4 training certificate, valid for five years, confirming competency to work around live buried services in line with EL6 Gas requirements.
This certification provides formal evidence of compliance with utility safety standards and supports access to regulated operational sites.
Damage to underground services remains one of the most common risks on construction sites, often caused by poor planning or inadequate training. The TEM 2–4 Course directly addresses this by providing practical, scenario-based learning that prepares you for real-world challenges.
Through a structured focus on hazard identification, verification of service locations, and safe digging techniques, this course builds your ability to work safely and avoid danger. With a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge needed to operate effectively around live utilities.
Yes. While most courses run at our dedicated venue in Manchester, we can deliver training at a location that suits your team. If your organisation has multiple personnel requiring TEM 2–4 certification, get in touch to request a tailored option.
We provide training across the UK to ensure individuals and employers meet national standards in utility excavation training.
The TEM 2–4 Course is often delivered alongside other essential training programmes to meet broader safety and compliance needs across the utility sector. One common combination is with SHEA Gas training, which provides a wider understanding of site safety awareness and is frequently required by employers in the gas distribution industry.
Depending on your role, you may also need electrical or excavation-focused courses that support your ability to work safely around live utilities. We’ll guide you through the right mix of training based on your responsibilities, your employer’s requirements, and the recognised utility skills standards you’re expected to meet.
If you need a quick summary of what’s included in the TEM 2–4 Course, the information below gives you everything you need to know before booking. This course is structured to deliver practical, safety-focused training in a single day.
Location: Manchester or your site (UK-wide on request)
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: £400 + VAT
Delivery: Classroom-based with practical learning
Includes: Written test & practical assessment
Valid For: 5 years
This format is ideal for individuals who need to gain or renew EL6-related qualifications efficiently, while still meeting all requirements for health and safety compliance. If you need more detail or would like to book a specific date, get in touch with our team.
Ready to confirm your place? Contact us now to book your course or ask a question.
We’ll help you choose a suitable training date or deliver the course at your preferred UK location. This course is in high demand, so early booking is advised.
Yes. If you’re working around electrical systems on Cadent Gas Limited operational sites, TEM 2–4 is part of the minimum requirement for EL6 registration.
Your certification lasts for five years from the date of successful completion.
No. Due to the hands-on training and practical assessment, this course must be completed in person.
Every year, service strikes cause serious injuries, costly repairs, and operational delays. Safe dig training provides workers with the awareness and competence to plan, verify, and excavate safely, ensuring that buried services are identified and protected.
The TEM 2–4 course goes beyond standard safe dig utilities guidance by combining theoretical knowledge with real-world practical assessment. You’ll understand how to plan work effectively, verify service locations, and operate safely in environments with electrical, gas, and communication utilities present.
This is a critical qualification for any organisation aiming to reduce incident rates and demonstrate compliance with industry safety standards.
