CAT and GENNY Cable Avoiding Tools

Course Overview

This practical training course is suitable for candidates who are required to check for the presence of underground services before cutting or breaking the ground surface.

At the conclusion of this training course learners will be able actively reduce the chance of contacting underground services through the use of utilities plans, cable avoiding tools and safe digging techniques.

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Course Details

Course duration	1 day (minimum 6 hours)
No of learners	Max. 6
Course fees	POA
Additional costs	Travel @ 45 pence per mile Equipment hire where applicable Overnight accommodation at cost (If applicable)
Training record management	No charge for business to business
Course references:	Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 HSE. HSG 47. Avoiding danger from underground services NJUG: Guidelines on the positioning and colour coding of underground utilities’ apparatus OPERC-SM-029: Working near underground services

CAT & GENNY Syllabus

Introduction to avoiding the danger from underground services
Overview of the regulations and guidance applicable to excavation works – HSG 47
The hazards and risks associated to cutting or breaking surface layers
The principles of operation and limits of cable avoiding tools
Manufacturer’s instructions – setup and use
Understand the factors effecting service location
Determining the presence of underground services – marker posts, cabinets, scaring and overhead lines / drops
Colour coding and identification of underground services and apparatus
Interpretation of service plans, including NJUG symbols
Features and functions of Cable avoiding tools (Cat & Genny)
Optional equipment – Sondes, 13 amp connector and cable clamps
Pre-use checks, operational test and calibration requirements
Use of Cat & Genny to locate a range of service
Search procedures and service marking techniques
Overview of hand digging procedures
Damage identification and reporting procedure