CAT & Genny Operator Course (Cable Avoidance Tool)

Training

Blended learning in Tonbridge

£ 95 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    Tonbridge

  • Class hours

    4h

The aim of this course is to provide each candidate with the knowledge needed to safely and correctly operate a Basic Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) along with a Signal Generator (GENNY) when tracing underground services. The course consists of theoretical and practical training involving hands on use of the actual locators to detect and trace the route of buried services. This will cover the different types of buried services that exist, current legislation concerning detecting buried services, the safety implications of not using a locator plus ancillary locating work to be done. Suitable for anyone in an organisation who is responsible for tracing underground services prior to excavations.

Important information

Documents

  • Cat & Genny Course Information Sheet

Facilities

Location

Start date

Tonbridge (Kent)
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Unit 2 Riverdale Estate, Vale Road, TN9 1SS

Start date

On request

About this course

No previous experience required

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Teachers and trainers (2)

James Carter

James Carter

Instructor

James Carter - Training Instructor James has been with Kentec for some time now and has become one of our most respected and sort after instructors. James joined us as an experienced IPAF, PASMA, Ladder and Safety Harness Instructor. James has gained qualification as a Senior IPAF Instructor & Ladder Association Instructor. He is also a very experienced instructor for General Working at Height Safety, CAT & Genny, Safety Harness Training in Levels 1, 3 and 4. His proven skill, supportive nature and experience when instructing has resulted in excellent feedback from his course candidates.

Steve Booker

Steve Booker

Lead Instructor

Steve is a member of the PASMA & Ladder Association Training Committees, a PASMA Lead Instructor, Ladder Association Lead Instructor, IPAF Senior Instructor, British Abrasive Federation Instructor, IOSH Instructor, City & Guilds Manual Handling Instructor along with instructor status in Safety Harnesses, First Aid, Powertool Safety & Cable Avoidance Tools.

Course programme

This training course covers the use of the standard ‘CAT’ (Cable Avoidance Tool) and ‘Genny’ (Signal Generator) to meet the HSG47 Health and Safety Guideline for avoiding danger from underground services. Each candidate will be instructed in the correct location techniques, methods of detection and limitations of the equipment.

CAT & Genny Operator Course (Cable Avoidance Tool)

£ 95 + VAT