CAT and Genny Training

So, lots of people ask us here at Pragmatic what is CAT and Genny Training? So we thought we would write something to help.

Let’s start with what is a CAT?

A CAT is a Cable Avoidance Tool used to detect buried services.

What is a Genny?

A GENNY is a signal generator used with a CAT to aid the detection and tracing of underground services.

What is CAT and Genny Training?

CAT & Genny training teaches delegates how to safely use a CAT and Genny to identify and avoid services located in the ground.

Why is this Important?

When we dig and excavate ground, we need to identify what and where services are located so that we can avoid damaging services such as pipes, cables and other metallics.  If we don’t correctly identify these it can lead to additional work, delays in work, compensation events and ultimately could cause serious injury or fatalities to workers and members of the public. Find out more about the hidden dangers that Cat & Genny Training is designed to avoid.

What will I learn?

Delegates will learn the importance of using both the CAT and Genny correctly and in different modes. 

The importance of always using the Genny by being more imaginative in their thought process when using the Genny. 

HSG47 Guidance and the consequences of not using the correct equipment, following the correct guidance and documentation. 

Principles of PAS 128 Specification for underground utility detection, verification and location.

How to use a variety of tools such as service drawings, visual markers, street furniture and surveys to help understand the survey results and produce relevant Risk Assessments and Method Statement (RAMS) to help keep themselves, workers and member of the public safe.

Delegates will also learn how to use various attachments and associated equipment.

Do I need previous experience to attend?

No previous experience of using a CAT & Genny or any other cable avoidance equipment is required.   

Who are these courses aimed at?

Anyone who will be required to use CAT & Genny equipment on site as well as site supervisors, permit to dig operatives, site managers and project managers as examples. 

What Equipment will be used for the training?

We use a Radio Detection eCAT4/4+ and Genny4, gCAT4 /4+ and Genny4

Can you deliver training using different equipment?

Yes, we can deliver using Radio Detection RD8000, RD8100 or RD 8200 Cable and Pipe Locators.

Is CAT and Genny training available as eLearning or online?

Sorry we at Pragmatic Consulting do not offer Cat and Genny Training via eLearning or online platforms, our courses include a significant amount of outdoor practical use of a CAT and Genny as well as classroom theory and understanding.

What CAT and Genny Courses do Pragmatic Consulting Offer?

EUSR Category 1 and HSG47

EUSR Category 2 and Safe Digging

CABWI NRSWA Locate Avoidance (LA)

What Specialist CAT and Genny Courses do Pragmatic Consulting Offer?

We offer a 2 day EUSR Endorsed HSG47 HV Subs course that covers additional requirements for working on and near National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) HV Substations, this course also includes NG specific information and practical sessions and assessment in a Live HV Substation.

Can you deliver CAT and Genny Training on our sites?

Here at Pragmatic Consulting, we work with a wide variety of clients and as such we have trainers who hold EUSR SHEA Gas (mandatory for attending a Gas site) National Grid Person (mandatory for attending NGET sites) CSCS Cards, NRSWA Supervisor and many others so that we can attend and deliver on your site for groups of delegates.

Find out more about excavation safety in our blog - The basics of excavation safety: an overview

What do I do to book a course?

Click any of the hyperlinks above to book on our website or contact us here at Pragmatic Consulting 01926 674340 or email support@pragmatic-consulting.co.uk

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