CAT and Genny (Cable Detection & Generator) Awareness in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (Classroom)

Locate and Trace Underground Services Safely in Leighton Buzzard

Course Overview

This course covers locating underground services in line with the New Roads and Street Works Act. It combines teaching with practical assessment, so delegates complete recognised training and assessment in using cable location equipment.

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in locating underground services.

Course Content

• Interpreting utility plans and symbols
• Identifying where services are on the ground
• Recognising services commonly found when carrying out excavations
• Identifying the risks of damage to gas, water and electricity services and the implications of that damage
• Using cable location equipment to find and trace underground services
• Services that cannot be found with conventional cable location equipment
• Conducting and supervising the activities safely

Course Duration

Half day

Certification

Certificate of Attendance

Assessment

Practical assessment

Delivery Method

This course is delivered face to face in a classroom in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4SF.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CAT and Genny training cover?
Interpreting utility plans and symbols, identifying where services are on the ground, and using cable location equipment to find and trace underground services.

Is there a practical element?
Yes. Teaching is combined with practical assessment using cable location equipment.

Can a CAT find every buried service?
No. The course covers the services that cannot be found with conventional cable location equipment and how to manage that risk.

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