Cable Avoidance Systems (CAT & Genny)
About The Course
The underground Cable Avoidance Systems Course (CAT & Genny), trains the candidate on site to locate and pin point underground services and to check open ground for installation of services prior to excavations being carried out.
Practical skills will be enhanced along with knowledge of site safety awareness and the importance of marking out of services prior to any excavations being carried out.
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The basic course syllabus includes...
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS HSG47
Introduction of Specific Equipment – CAT & Genny Component Parts
Pre-use Checks of Locator and Modes
Ground Hazards and Location of Source
Positioning and Correct Techniques
Practical Use at the Work Area
Trouble Shooting
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
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As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Novice Operative Course: 1 day
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This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of...
6 x Trainees per day
1 x Instructor
1 x CAT & Genny