CAT & Genny Awareness
About the course
Damaging an underground cable or service can cause serious injury, disrupt work and lead to costly repairs. This course introduces the use of cable avoidance tools (CAT) and signal generators (Genny), including locating techniques, equipment care and the limitations of the technology.
Delegates will learn why locating buried services is an important part of planning excavation work and how the equipment can help identify their likely position.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for people involved in planning or carrying out groundworks, including operatives, surveyors and those setting out work before excavation. It is also relevant to teams working on roads or at other sites where buried services may be present.
Course content
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Why cable locators are used: safety and the cost of service damage
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CAT and Genny applications and locating techniques
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Identifying utilities and service connections
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Locating street lighting cables
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Locating bends and junctions
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Locating services beneath reinforced concrete
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Depth measurement, where applicable
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Equipment care and maintenance
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The benefits and limitations of locating technology
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Questions, feedback and practical application
What will delegates learn?
By the end of the course, delegates will have a better understanding of how CAT and Genny equipment is used, the techniques involved in locating buried services, and why equipment readings must be interpreted with care.
They will also understand the importance of considering service plans and other information when preparing for excavation work.
Arrange training for your team
We can discuss delivering CAT & Genny Awareness Training at your premises or on site. Tell us about the work your team carries out and the equipment they use, and we’ll discuss your training requirements.