{"product_id":"cat-and-genny-sutton-coldfield","title":"CAT and Genny Course in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCAT and Genny Course in Sutton Coldfield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CAT and Genny cable avoidance course runs at the Vesey House training centre in Sutton Coldfield, delivered by PGL Midlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf a day, approximately four hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom theory combined with hands-on practical exercises, taught by instructors with real utility and construction experience. Training uses current Radiodetection CAT4+ and Genny4 equipment; Leica systems and other cable avoidance tools can be arranged on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Attend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone responsible for tracing underground services before excavation — excavation operatives, groundworkers, supervisors and managers on construction sites, roads, industrial estates and utility works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect location techniques and methods of detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective use of the CAT and the Genny together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility identification and interpreting what the equipment is telling you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe limitations of CAT and Genny tools and how to work around them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe systems of work around buried services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent is delivered in line with HSG47, the HSE guidance on avoiding danger from underground services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical assessment and tutor observation. If you don't pass first time you can re-attempt or take additional coaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Certificate of Competence issued on successful completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable avoidance training is not mandated by law, but under HSG47 most construction and utility sites require proof of competence in underground service detection before you can work. Over 60,000 cable strikes are reported in Great Britain each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same course also runs in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cat-and-genny-walsall\"\u003eWalsall\u003c\/a\u003e. For the accredited route, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eusr-ue-category-1-locate-utility-services\"\u003eEUSR Cat 1 Locate Utility Services\u003c\/a\u003e, which carries an EUSR photo ID card, or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eusr-ue-categories-1-2-combined\"\u003eEUSR Cat 1 \u0026amp; 2 Combined course\u003c\/a\u003e covering locating and safe digging together. Working in the public highway? See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nrswa-courses\"\u003eNRSWA street works training\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PGL Midlands","offers":[{"title":"15 September 2026","offer_id":58428869280088,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 October 2026","offer_id":58428869312856,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/PGLMidlands_da060642-fc25-4dca-a571-3a24705f39aa.png?v=1788959104","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/cat-and-genny-sutton-coldfield","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}