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CAT & Genny Awareness

The CAT and Genny Training Course from Pathways Training provides delegates with the essential knowledge to safely and correctly operate a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) and a Signal Generator (GENNY) when tracing underground services to meet the guidance from HSG 47 for Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.

Half DayMaximum 8 learnersCPDHull

What's included

Everything in the price, nothing bolted on

  • The importance of using cable avoidance tools
  • Current legislation, including HSG 47
  • Different operating modes
  • Service plans
  • Correct use of the cable avoidance tool (CAT) and signal generator (Genny)
  • Safe practice for mechanical and hand digging
  • How to locate underground services (practical)
  • Theoretical assessment

Worth knowing before you book

Our maximum number on any course is 8 delegates!

What you'll cover

By the end of it, you'll be able to

  • Understand how to operate a Cable Avoidance Tool and a Signal Generator (GENNY) safely and correctly!

The day itself

How it runs

  1. 1

    Module 1

    Introduction to Underground Services

  2. 2

    Module 2

    Understanding Cable Avoidance Tools (CATs)

  3. 3

    Module 3

    Understanding the Genny

  4. 4

    Module 4

    Practical Assessment

  5. 5

    Module 5

    Theory Assessment and Q and A's

What you need

  • No prior qualifications needed
  • A basic understanding of spoken and written English

Your certificate

All delegates will receive a certificate, recommended to be refreshed every three years!

Questions

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£125

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