To provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to understand permits to work and to carry out the location of underground services in accordance with HSE HSG47, including the safe operation of C.A.T. GEN 4 C.A.T. GEN 4 /eCAT4 Cable Avoidance Tool and Signal Generator (GENNY).
Overview
CAT and Genny Operator course delivers 4 hours of theory and practical instruction and is designed to teach up to a maximum of 8 delegates, providing the essential knowledge needed to safely and correctly operate a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) along with a Signal Generator (GENNY) when tracing underground services to meet the guidance from HSG 47 for Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
The course involves hands on use of the actual locators to detect and trace the route of buried underground services. This will cover the different types of buried services that exist, current legislation and best practice concerning detecting buried services, the safety implications of not using a locator and associated ancillary equipment, use of local utility plans, observation of evidence in the street etc.
This course consists of a training room lecture, presentation, written assessment, practical training and assessment.
- Legislation and guidance including an introduction to HSG47 – Avoiding Dangers from Underground Services
- Associated hazards and hazard avoidance
- Buried service plans (STATS)
- Electromagnetic theory
- Limitations of CAT Detectors and Genny 4 Signal Generators
- Depth measurements
- Observations and evidence
- Full overview of CAT & Genny equipment including use, inspection, component parts, functions, maintenance and function checks (practical session)
- Buried service location (practical session)
- Ground markings (practical session)
Course Details
| Course Duration | 1/2 & 1 Day |
| Approval Body | City & Guilds or in house |
| Format | Face to Face or E-Learning |
| Assessment | Assessment and exam |
| Certification | Within 28 days of course |
| Valid For | 3 Years |
Who is this course for?
Managers, Supervisors and Operatives in construction, utilities, telecommunications and petrochemical industries who are required to locate underground apparatus during planned excavations.
Managers and Supervisors required to plan and issue permits to excavate should also complete Unit 1: Managing, Planning, Surveying & Issuing of Permit as a prerequisite to attending this course.
There is a maximum number of 8 delegates for this course.
Familiarisation and Practical Use of SPX Cat & Genny Gen4 Course FAQ’s
How do I sign up?
Ensure you can find the right course, then sign up to be a member of the Association
How do I access my course?
Our Training Adviser will sort out all the paperwork and send you joining instructions
What do I need?
Just arrive at the Training centre at a venue to suit you, will need HI-viz, safety shoes. Computer for E-Learning
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, once you complete all requirements.
