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Detection of Buried Services for Construction (CAT and Genny)

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Course Information

This course is a CITB-accredited course delivered to the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) Standards and is applicable for the Skills and Training Fund Grant.

This is a classroom-based presentation with practical application on the safe use of the CAT (Cable Avoidance Tool) and Genny (Signal Generator), The course can also encompass the use of flexible trace wire and sonde for locating underground pipes such as surface and foul drainage.

Operatives attending the course are requested to bring a hi-vis vest or jacket or full site PPE if the training will take place on a construction site.

This course can be adapted to suit the client’s requirements; training can be delivered on site using the client’s training room or at a convenient, suitable location utilising the specific equipment.

Max Delegates : 8
Duration : 6 hours
Equipment Requirements
Training provider is able to provide radiodetection CAT 4+ & Genny 4 equipment.

Who should attend ?

This face-to-face course is for anyone who is involved in excavation or survey work on construction sites to detect the presence of underground services. This course is ideal for roles such as ground survey teams, excavation operatives, and those needing to detect services prior to carrying out work. It is also suitable for those supervising or managing these operations.
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Detection of Buried Services for Construction (CAT and Genny) Course Aims

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the standard radio detection tools ‘CAT’ (Cable Avoidance Tool) and Genny (Signal Generator) to meet the HSG47 health and safety guidelines for avoiding danger from underground services. Each candidate will be instructed on the correct location techniques, methods of detection, and limitations of equipment.

On completion of this training, delegates will be able to: The purpose of this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to safely locate buried services using the cable avoidance tool (CAT) and generator (genny).
  • HSG47 requirements
  • Locator operation, theory, limitations
  • Using CAT and genny locators and software
  • Inspection, calibration and testing equipment
  • Safe working practices
  • Permit to work
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Identify the main types of abrasive wheels and their equipment and will understand the hazards and risks associated with them.
  • Identify hazards, risks, and controls associated with abrasive wheels
  • Identify markings and selection
  • Recognise how storing handling, and transporting of abrasive wheels should be carried out
  • Identify inspecting and testing of equipment
  • Identify components and functions
  • Understand assembling and mounting of wheels
  • Understand main abrasive wheels legislation
  • Understanding cutting/grinding process
  • Theory Test

CITB Grants

CITB Grant Course Code: GET3324
Grant Tier 2: £140 per person

Workforce Skills Support has CITB-approved status, delivering CITB-assured courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good-quality training that meets industry-approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.

Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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