CAT and Genny Training in Romford, Essex (Classroom)

Cat and Genny Course in Romford, Essex (Classroom)

Our CAT 4 Plus and Genny training course delivers 4 hours of theory and practical instruction. It provides delegates with the essential knowledge needed to safely and correctly operate a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) along with a Signal Generator (GENNY) when tracing underground services to meet the guidance from HSG 47 for Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.

The CAT and Genny course involves hands on use of the actual locators to detect and trace the route of buried underground services. This will cover the different types of buried services that exist, current legislation and best practice concerning detecting buried services, the safety implications of not using a locator and associated ancillary equipment, use of local utility plans, observation of evidence in the street etc.

Who Should Attend the Course?

Our CAT and Genny training courses are suitable for anyone involved in excavation work including excavation operators, utilities personnel and supervisors and managers.

Qualifications & Experience

No previous experience is necessary although some practical experience of groundwork and excavations would be beneficial.

What Will You Get From the CAT and Genny Course?

When carrying out any excavation work for utility or other purposes, it is important to ensure that all underground services are effectively located and avoided. This popular course includes the following:

• The reasons for using locators
• Safety
• Plans
• HSG47
• Range of features available on CATs (inc C-Scope & CAT4)
• The theory of locating services
• Range of modes
• Power
• Radio Signal
• AllScan
• Depth measurements
• An outside practical session using a range of equipment

Delivery Method

Classroom Based Theory & Practical Training and Assessment - CAT 4 Plus in Romford, Essex.

Assessment

Multiple Choice Test Paper, Verbal Questioning and Practical Skills Assessment.

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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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Skyward Training is a provider of access training for working at heights professionals and construction safety training delivered to the CITB Construction Skills standard.

Envico is working in association with Skyward Training offering CITB, PASMA and Working at Height training and is not accredited by or associated with CITB, PASMA or any other examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.