CAT and Genny (Locate Utility Services) Course in Leigh, Greater Manchester (Classroom)

Classroom-Based CAT & Genny Training Delivered in Leigh

This essential CAT and Genny course is designed for individuals who need to detect underground services before beginning excavation work.

It also covers how to avoid overhead power lines using GS6 guidance.

What You'll Learn on the CAT and Genny Course

• Accurately mark sites using proper techniques
• Interpret utility plans and recognise symbols
• Operate equipment to detect underground services
• Identify hazards and risks associated with utilities
• Understand why some services are harder to locate
• Follow safe digging procedures aligned with HSG47 and GS6

Course Duration

This course takes a minimum of six guided learning hours.

Why Take This Course?

This course aligns with HSE Guidance 150 (Safety in Construction), HSG47 (safe excavation), and GS6 (Avoid contact with Overhead Power Lines), and prepares operatives, supervisors, and managers to manage risks associated with excavation. Ultimately, it empowers you to make safe decisions and protect both workers and infrastructure.

Entry Requirements

Delegates must wear PPE, including gloves, high-vis jackets, safety boots, helmets, and waterproof clothing.

Certification

Successful delegates receive a certificate confirming attendance and competence. If you need the recognised EUSR qualification for site access, please raise this when booking so we can confirm what is available on the date you choose.

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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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E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.

Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

You will instantly receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Step 1

Click the 'Buy' or 'Add to cart' button and you will be taken to our payment/booking page where you can choose to pay online now using a debit/credit card or you can pay later by invoice.

Step 2

Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.

Step 3

You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.

Morson Nexus deliver world class Health & Safety training courses in venues across the UK, online over Zoom and at client’s addresses. They also offer a variety of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and e-learning courses.

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