CAT and Genny Training
Details
Locating underground services safely is essential for preventing damage and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and HSE guidance HSG47 – Avoiding Danger from Underground Services outline the legal responsibilities for workers involved in excavation and service detection.
In the UK it is estimated 60,000 underground cable strike incidents annually, resulting in injuries, delays and disruptions.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who uses this equipment and/or those responsible for such people.
Course Objectives
This CAT & Genny Training Course provides essential knowledge on utility mapping, cable avoidance techniques, equipment operation, and risk assessment, ensuring compliance with UK safety standards.
Participants will learn how to interpret utility plans, identify underground hazards, and use CAT & Genny devices effectively to prevent costly and dangerous service strikes.
Ideal for construction workers, utility engineers, site managers, and groundworkers, this training equips professionals with the skills needed to safely locate underground services, reducing risks and improving workplace safety.
Certification
This course certification is provided by Safetymen
Validation Length
Upon completion this course certification is valid for 3 year(s)
Training Methods
- Classroom
- Client Premises
- Virtual
Course Duration
The length of this course is Half a Day
Pricing
| Number of Learners | Per Person | Premium Price * |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 | £139 | £169 |
| 5 - 5 | £120 | £150 |
| 6 - 6 | £110 | £140 |
| 7 - 7 | £100 | £130 |
| 8 - 8 | £95 | £125 |
| 9 - 10 | £89 | £119 |
| 11 - 11 | £82 | £112 |
| 12 - 12 | £76 | £106 |
* Our premium price is for courses that are held during the evenings or on weekends for your convenience
Prerequisites
The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:
- 16 years or older
- able to physically undertake practical tasks
- free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
- fluent in spoken and written English
What to Bring
The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:
- Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
- Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom - (If in-person classroom course)
- PPE (Hi-Vis, Gloves, Hard Hat, Safety Shoes, Cold/Wet weather clothing) - (If in-person classroom course)
Course Content
Relevant legislation and responsibilities
The dangers from underground services
Safe systems of work
Obtaining and understanding utilities drawings
Observation of surface features
Power and radio signals
Pot ended, plastic and fibre optic cables
Genny induction techniques / two person sweeps
Distortion of signal / searing over areas of rebar
Using Sondes