CAT & Genny Operator Course (Cable Avoidance Tool)
Training
Blended learning in Tonbridge
Description
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Tonbridge
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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
Start date
About this course
No previous experience required
Reviews
Teachers and trainers (2)
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
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)