Cat & Genny Training

Cable avoidance training (cat and genny training) will teach you how to avoid underground cables and pipes whilst excavating roads and pavements. The course covers the use of various cat and genny manufacturers equipment e.g C Scope and Radiodetection how to use the tool and its limits, and the techniques used to avoid danger from underground services.

Cable Avoidance Training

Cable avoidance training (cat and genny training) will teach you how to locate and avoid underground services, such as electricity and gas during excavation work.
It is not only essential to the health and safety of operatives working on an excavation, it is also vital to prevent costly disruptions during construction and civil engineering projects.

Accreditation or In-house

If you are want to earn a streetworks qualification, select a NRSWA Unit 1 course, if you are looking for an in-house qualification, then select a Cat & Genny course.

Almost the same content will be covered during the courses it's just the paperwork that is different and qualification, some delegates need the learning and experience but aren't required to have the streetworks qualification. If you are unsure what will work best for you, speak to our training team.

Theory and Practical

The course which includes theory and practical use of equipment of various manufacture i.e. C Scope and Radiodetection and how to use the tool and its limits, and the techniques used to avoid danger from underground services.

Bespoke Content

Do you have a group to train...?
Let us tailor a course to your group and organisation, we can use your equipment so delegates get hands on experience with the equipment they will use on a day to day basis, include risk assessments from your organisation and you'll save money.

Subjects Covered (note may vary at different centres)

• Reasons for using locators - both safety and financial.
• Theory - covering both the benefits of the system and the limitations of this cat and genny technology.
• HSE Video - Alive or Dead.
• Relevant health and safety legislation.
• Practical work - hands on locating using receiver, transmitter and accessories.
• Feedback, questions / answers, application and techniques, general care and maintenance of equipment.

The course also covers

• Simple ways to locate street lighting cables.
• Location of bends.
• Location of junctions.
• Identification of utilities.
• Service connections.
• Safe working practises.
• Locating through concrete reinforcing.
• Depth measurement (Where Applicable).
• Using Sondes for Non Metallic Pipes.

Cable avoidance training (cat and genny training) can be offered at centres in the following options:

Inhouse Courses

Cat and Genny Training
1 or half day course options which vary between centres, cable avoidance teaches delegates how to correctly use cat and genny equipment to find underground cables and pipes.

Cat & Genny Training In-House or Group options
Cat and Genny training can be delivered at your site or we can offer a group course at various locations across the UK. These courses will require you to provide the Cat and Genny equipment benefiting the candidates being trained to use the specific cat and genny equipment that they will be using in the day to day works.
These courses can be tailored to your exact requirements and provide very cost effective options for companies that have groups of personnel requiring training.

Certification
Your delegates will earn a Project Skills Solutions certificate after successfully completing their course. Their certificate is valid for 3 years and will show they have successfully completed their training.

Accredited City & Guilds Cat and Genny Training

NRSWA unit 1 courses provide candidates with a City and Guilds accredited Cat and Genny course which is certificated. This is a one day course and can be taken at centres throughout the UK. These courses can be booked online or over the phone with our friendly training team.

Equipment to bring on the day

You will be learning on a live site during your course. Therefore, you will be required to wear protective clothing. Requirements vary by location, and some centres can be more accommodating but typically you are required to bring:

• Fluorescent Jacket Long-sleeve
• Overalls/Work Clothes (shorts not allowed)
• Gloves
• Safety Boots
• Waterproof Clothing
• Ear Defenders
• Goggles
• Hard Hat
• FFP3 Dust Mask

If you do not have access to any of this equipment/clothing please let us know, call or chat with our team and they can help.

Please download the course over view brochure below, easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you please fill out the form and a brochure will be with you within a couple of working days.

Nationwide Training

• Birmingham
• Brentwood
• Coventry
• East London
• Essex
• Braintree
• Horsham
• Leeds
• Lincoln
• Liverpool
• Manchester
• Newport
• North London
• Northampton
• Nottingham
• Scotland. West Lothian
• Somerset
• Suffolk
• Swindon
• Tyne and Wear
• West Sussex
• Wakefield
• York

Please download the course over view brochure below, easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you please fill out the form and a brochure will be with you within a couple of working days.

Save time and money by training staff together on your site.

Learn Together

Training a group of your staff together allows us to tailor the course directly to your company and to your goals; we take care of everything and can fit training around your schedule.
Your staff can also learn in an environment that they will be operating in.

Get a quote today

Chat with us online or call 0800 0213 263 freephone to get a quote and see how much you could save.

• Save over £300
• Train with your colleagues
• Train at a time and date that suits you
• Flexible content targeted towards your organisation
• Delegates experience applying skills in a familiar environment
• No travel costs for staff
• Confidentiality – company examples can be used during training

Please download the course over view brochure below, easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you please fill out the form and a brochure will be with you within a couple of working days.