CAT and Genny - Cable Avoidance Course in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (Classroom)

CAT and Genny Course in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

The CAT and Genny – Cable Avoidance course, delivered by Acadame’s industry experts across the UK, equips operatives and supervisors with the essential knowledge to carry out cable avoidance operations and locate underground services safely and efficiently.

Detecting underground utilities such as electricity and gas during excavation is crucial not only for the safety of workers but also to prevent costly delays and disruptions in construction and civil engineering projects.

It is essential that anyone working on roadworks, whether as an operative or a supervisor, is fully trained in the use of a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) alongside a signal generator (Genny). These devices work together to detect signals emitted from hidden pipes and cables, ensuring excavation work is conducted safely and effectively.

Delivery Method

Delivered in a classroom in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2LW

Duration

Half-day (5 hours 15 mins)

How Completing this CAT and Genny Course Will Help You:

• Comprehensive Cat & Genny Training: Obtain essential knowledge and skills to safely operate Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT) and Signal Generators (Genny), ensuring the prevention of underground utility strikes and the safety of yourself and others in your organisation.
• Regulatory Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards for underground utility detection by completing the Cat & Genny Course, minimising legal risks and promoting a safer working environment.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Learn how to identify underground utilities and potential hazards, as well as implement effective risk assessment strategies to prevent accidents and damage to infrastructure.
• Safe Operating Procedures: Acquire practical skills and techniques for the safe operation of CAT and Genny equipment, including correct usage, calibration, and interpretation of signals, reducing the risk of utility strikes and associated injuries.
• Emergency Response Preparedness: Increase your ability to respond effectively to utility strike incidents, including procedures for evacuation, emergency communication, and coordination with utility providers and emergency services.
• Best Practices and Equipment Maintenance: Increase awareness of best practices for underground utility detection and equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of CAT and Genny equipment, while promoting a culture of safety and professionalism within your organisation.

The CAT & Genny Operator course (Essentials) is designed for individuals who operate, supervise, or manage the use of Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generators in the workplace to minimise the risks associated with underground services.

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, though prior knowledge of underground services, utility plans, and cable avoidance tools can be beneficial.

Course Content

• Theory of cable location
  
• Controls and display indications
  
• Calibrating, and pre-use tests
  
• Operation of power and radio modes
  
• Compatibility between C.A.T. and GENNY
  
• Operational techniques
  
• Use of accessories supplied
  
• Accuracy of results

Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Step 1. Multiple-choice Exam

Assessment will be by multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course. Learners are also expected to actively participate during the course.

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• EUSR courses
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For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

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