{"product_id":"cat-and-genny-wellingborough","title":"CAT and Genny Course in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLocate buried services before you dig\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-day CAT and Genny course teaches you to use a cable avoidance tool (CAT) and signal generator (Genny) to locate buried cables and pipes before excavation. Striking an underground service can cause serious injury, costly damage and long delays, so competent use of locating equipment is a basic requirement on most sites where ground is broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is delivered in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire by Safeteam Training Group, a CITB Approved Training Organisation with its head office in Raunds, Northamptonshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the CAT and Genny Course For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is for groundworkers, utility operatives, plant operators, site supervisors and anyone who digs or breaks ground, or who checks areas before excavation starts. No previous experience is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classroom and practical training in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6GR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e practical and knowledge assessment by the trainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutcome:\u003c\/strong\u003e a certificate on successful completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dangers of underground services and HSE guidance HSG47, Avoiding danger from underground services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading and using utility records and plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-use checks on the CAT and Genny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the CAT in power and radio modes, and with the Genny to trace a signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe limitations of locating equipment, including services it cannot detect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking out located services and safe digging practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful delegates receive a certificate confirming they have completed CAT and Genny training. Many employers ask for refresher training every three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAT and Genny FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the CAT and Genny course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day at the Wellingborough venue, with a large practical element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Genny do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Genny is a signal generator. It puts a signal onto a buried cable or metallic pipe, or into the ground nearby, so the CAT can trace services that would not otherwise give off a detectable signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the CAT find every buried service?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Plastic pipes without a tracer wire and some other services cannot be detected, which is why the course covers utility records and safe digging practice as well as the equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need any experience?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The course is suitable for complete beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the course held?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Safeteam's training venue in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6GR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cat-genny-courses\"\u003eAll CAT and Genny courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nrswa-courses\"\u003eNRSWA street works courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/training-courses-in-northamptonshire-uk\"\u003eTraining courses in Northamptonshire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Safeteam Training Group","offers":[{"title":"17 Nov 2026","offer_id":58884925555032,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Dec 2026","offer_id":58884925587800,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/Safeteam-logo-R-small.png?v=1792595560","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/cat-and-genny-wellingborough","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}