Cable Avoidance - CAT and Genny Training

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Categories: Cable Avoidance - CAT and Genny Training , Construction & Allied Trades Courses

£160 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 0.5 days

Trainer: F763TC

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Location of Underground Services - CAT & GENNY

Who’s the CAT and Genny course for?

The CAT and Genny training course would be beneficial to anybody who’s role requires the safe and correct use of cable avoidance tools. For example, any workers or supervisors that are responsible for locating underground equipment in the building or repair roads and motorways in the UK.

How long does the CAT and Genny training take?

The training takes half a day. You can take the course at one of our centres, alternatively, we can organise a venue near you or we can come to your premises!

What are the benefits of being certified?

The main benefit is that it will give you the required knowledge to work more safely. You will learn how to identify and avoid hazards and risks which will keep both you and your colleagues safe. Employers can also be confident of minimising the risk of delays and the consequent financial losses. The training will also comply with the guidance from the HS&E and the HSG47 ‘Avoiding danger from underground services’. The course is also designed to conform with the CDM regulations 2015.

How long is the certification valid for?

The certification is valid for 3 years. After this time you will need to retake the course.

What does the course involve?

We often get questions as to what the programme includes. Therefore, below is an outline of the CAT and Genny course content.

- The basic principles of pipe location.
- The operation and use of pipe locators.
- Interpretation of plans and records.
- Identify suitable equipment and also safe working practices.
- Identify types of underground apparatus.
- An understanding of the operation of nonmetallic pipe locators.
- Identify risks and also implications of damage to apparatus.
- Basic maintenance of equipment.
- Safe working conditions and requirements.
- How to map the area.

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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