in-person Course

Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) and Genny Course

From: £125.00 +VAT
Approx 6 hrs
CAT

Introduction

If you use Cat and Genny’s at work then this course will help you understand how to use them correctly and safely.

Buried services represent a major hazard to all construction workers the world over.

We will explain how poorly planned excavations with improper use of a Cat and Genny can cause cable or pipe damage resulting in costly repairs, delays and personal injury.

Our approach to your training will ensure you minimise exposure to poor workplace practice.

Who this course is for:

Anyone responsible for locating of underground services

Course aim:

This course addresses techniques and precautions for safe working prior to excavating highways, footpaths etc.

The course emphasises the need to use CAT and Genny together and the need for operatives to undertake the function check at periodic intervals.

What you'll learn:

On completion of this course delegates will be able to:

Identify the components of the CAT & Genny
State the function of each component part
Identify the correct procedures for obtaining the best results from the CAT & Genny
Identify the types of plant that cannot be located by the CAT used without the Genny
Identify the types of plant that cannot be located by the CAT and Genny when used together

Demonstrate the safe techniques for:

Using the CAT to detect pipes and cables located underground using Power (P), Radio (R) & Genny (G) signal with the Genny in both induction and connection mode
Operating the function check