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Qualification title
Level 2 Award in Utility Avoidance and the Location of Buried Services in Construction (C.A.T. & Genny)
Occupation
Utility Avoidance in Construction
This 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.
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum Numbers: 5
Maximum Numbers: 10
Location: Closed Course Delivered on-site nationwide
Cost: Price on calling
Dates: Call 01623 287830
Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification
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| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| L/505/7112 | Utility Location and Avoidance in Construction | 2 |
The L2 qualification in Utility Avoidance/CAT and Genny Training will provide practical and theoretical training on the safe working practices to be completed by operatives and supervisors for conducting cable avoidance operations with the use of a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) and the signal generator (Genny) and is a recognised qualification in this topic.
This will include knowledge prior to breaking the ground and the pre-work surveys that must be completed to avoid damage to underground service supplies to correspond with current legislation and guidance, such as HSG47, Avoiding Danger from Underground Services, and Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.
As an employer, it is a way to be confident you have adequate training in Cat and Genny and to provide a recognised qualification and certificate to demonstrate this.
A CAT and Genny are cable avoidance tool and signal generators that are used to locate cables, reduce the likelihood of cable strikes, and allow safer digging. Its an essential piece of equipment in construction, especially when intending to carry out any ground excavation work.
CAT and Genny training is theory and practical assessment to ensure you are a competent user of the CAT and Genny
As an employer, it is vital that you have trained your workforce in the use of CAT and Genny and that you are confident they can carry out these duties safely to prevent any legal implications.
The scope of this standard covers:
Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) and Signal Generator (Genny). Other terms that you may hear on construction sites are cable avoidance and utility avoidance. These are all related to the use of the CAT and Genny.
It is essential that Cat and Genny training be provided for anyone who has the responsibility of works that break the ground to avoid damage to underground service supplies and the related dangers from striking underground services as covered by specific legal responsibilities such as the Construction (Design & Management) Regulation.
As an employer, it is vital that you have trained your workforce in the use of CAT and Genny and that you are confident they can carry out these duties safely to minimise any health and safety risks for workers and the public, as well as reduce the risk of any disruptions and fines caused by damaged utilities.
While EUSR and NRSWA provide basic compliance, this course delivers enhanced practical competence across all construction environments, not just highways or utilities.
Key Benefits
You can enrol a minimum of 4 learners and a maximum of 10 learners.
Contact our helpful team, and we will discuss this with you. If you are a construction company, we can offer a dedicated course for your workforce. We can provide the equipment unless you have specialist equipment and you would like the course tailored to your own make and model of CAT and Genny.
The Level 2 Award in Utility Avoidance can be delivered in-house at your premises, exclusively for group bookings.
Candidates will be trained in a classroom environment on the safe use and practices involved with the use of both the Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) and Signal Generator (Genny), including the procedures as stated in HSE Guidance HSG47: Avoiding Danger from Underground Services. Practical demonstrations of the equipment will be provided by the trainer, and candidates will then be assessed on the practical application of all modes relating to the equipment to meet the Level 2 Award requirements.
The utility avoidance 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.
Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.
This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting half a working day (approx. 3 hours).
The maximum number of delegates for the Level 2 Award in Utility Avoidance course is 15 face-to-face. Larger groups may be facilitated, depending on the size of the classroom.
The Level 2 award for CAT and Genny Training is a minimum of 6 hours per day, delivered by a qualified tutor who trains the candidates in a classroom environment about the practices and safe use of the Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) and Signal Generator (Genny). This training includes the procedures stated in HSE Guidance HSG47: Avoiding Danger from Underground Services. There will also be practical demonstrations using the equipment during the course, and candidates will be able to prove they can use the equipment in all modes.
By the end of this course, the learner will:
This 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.
It is essential that Cat and Genny training be provided for anyone who has the responsibility of works that break the ground to avoid damage to underground service supplies and the related dangers from striking underground services as covered by specific legal responsibilities such as the Construction (Design & Management) Regulation.
As an employer, it is vital that you have trained your workforce in the use of CAT and Genny and that you are confident they can carry out these duties safely to minimise any health and safety risks for workers and the public, as well as reduce the risk of any disruptions and fines caused by damaged utilities.
Candidates attending the course are requested to bring a hi-vis vest or jacket. If training is provided on-site, then full site-standard PPE will be required.
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit; this can be covered on the day through written questioning, This element of the assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
Practical assessment will be carried out by the tutor through observation of each delegate to ensure the qualification standards are being met.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include:
No. This is a lifetime qualification, and there are no requirements to carry out this qualification again once it is achieved.
However, to maintain your continual professional development (CPD) on changes in legislation, safe working practices, and equipment developments, a 3-year cycle of training should be undertaken. This would be achieved through attending a ½-day refresher course for Detection of Buried Services training.
Candidates whose first language is not English are welcome to attend. However, all ProQual qualifications are assessed and certificated in English.
To successfully complete the qualification, candidates must have a sufficient level of English to:
For candidates whose first language is not English, the use of a bilingual dictionary in book form (not electronic or translator devices) is permitted during assessment.
Yes – it’s eligible for CITB short qualification grant support.
We’ll guide you through the whole process — from funding application (if required) to submitting the achievement grant claim after course completion.
CITB Achievement grant: £240 per person.
This qualification is eligible for the CITB Short Qualification Grant, paid at achievement.
You are eligible for this if you're a CITB-registered employer and up to date with your Levy returns. As well as fulfilling the CITB's general Grants Scheme Policy
An employer can apply for grants in respect of construction industry-related training undertaken by:
Provided they are working at the time of the training for the employer making the application and the CITB grant support has not already been received for the particular training/qualification, and that the Employer has:
By completing this regulated qualification, you are directly supporting CITB’s mission to upskill the construction workforce to a high standard through nationally recognised, formal training that aligns with UK qualification frameworks.
Yes, each attendee may be eligible to claim a grant upon successful completion, which may cover the full cost of the course.
Yes – all attendees will receive a ProQual Accredited Certification upon successful completion. This course is delivered to the ProQual Course Standard, providing recognised evidence of training aligned with industry best practice.
Yes, it is a ProQual Accredited course, designed to meet industry needs and support workforce development.
There is no expiry date for the Level 2 Award in Utility Avoidance certificate.
Yes, the Level 2 Award in Utility Avoidance is a nationally recognised qualification and is recognised by employers.
No, this Level 2 Award in Utility Avoidance will not lead to a CSCS card.