CPD Accredited Health and Safety

CAT and Genny

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CPD Accredited Health and Safety

CAT and Genny

Our CPD accredited CAT and Genny course in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and delivered nationally.

This accredited CPD course involves hands-on use of the actual locators to detect and trace the route of buried services. The course covers the different types of buried services that exist, current legislation and the best practice concerning detecting buried services, the safety implications of not using a locator and associated ancillary equipment, reference to use of local utility plans, observation of evidence in the street etc.

The CAT & Genny Operator Course is for people who operate, supervise or manage the use of Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generators in the workplace.

Obtain essential knowledge and skills to safely operate Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT) and Signal Generators (Genny), ensuring the prevention of underground utility strikes and the safety of yourself and others in your organisation.

Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards for underground utility detection by completing the Cat and Genny Course, minimising legal risks and promoting a safer working environment.

Learn how to identify underground utilities and potential hazards, as well as implement effective risk assessment strategies to prevent accidents and damage to infrastructure.

Acquire practical skills and techniques for the safe operation of CAT and Genny equipment, including correct usage, calibration, and interpretation of signals, reducing the risk of utility strikes and associated injuries.

Enhance your ability to respond effectively to utility strike incidents, including procedures for evacuation, emergency communication, and coordination with utility providers and emergency services.

Increase awareness of best practices for underground utility detection and equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of CAT and Genny equipment, while promoting a culture of safety and professionalism within your organisation.

This is a 1/2 day course

After successfully completing the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.


Our CPD accredited CAT and Genny course in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and delivered nationally.

This accredited CPD course involves hands-on use of the actual locators to detect and trace the route of buried services. The course covers the different types of buried services that exist, current legislation and the best practice concerning detecting buried services, the safety implications of not using a locator and associated ancillary equipment, reference to use of local utility plans, observation of evidence in the street etc.

The CAT & Genny Operator Course is for people who operate, supervise or manage the use of Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generators in the workplace.

Obtain essential knowledge and skills to safely operate Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT) and Signal Generators (Genny), ensuring the prevention of underground utility strikes and the safety of yourself and others in your organisation.

Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards for underground utility detection by completing the Cat and Genny Course, minimising legal risks and promoting a safer working environment.

Learn how to identify underground utilities and potential hazards, as well as implement effective risk assessment strategies to prevent accidents and damage to infrastructure.

Acquire practical skills and techniques for the safe operation of CAT and Genny equipment, including correct usage, calibration, and interpretation of signals, reducing the risk of utility strikes and associated injuries.

Enhance your ability to respond effectively to utility strike incidents, including procedures for evacuation, emergency communication, and coordination with utility providers and emergency services.

Increase awareness of best practices for underground utility detection and equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of CAT and Genny equipment, while promoting a culture of safety and professionalism within your organisation.

This is a 1/2 day course

After successfully completing the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.


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