Classroom – Cable Avoidance
£85 + VAT
- Delivery type: Face-to-face
- Location: Stourbridge, Kingswinford
- Exams included
Duration ½ day
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£85 +VAT
Course Overview
Often referred to as CAT & Genny or HSG47 training, this course identifies the dangers and hazards which can arise from working near underground services, legislation and guidance in accordance with HSE HSG47, the knowledge to interpret utility drawings and line search documents as well as the usage of cable location devices to locate buried utility services.
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In-House – Cable Avoidance
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Cable avoidance course is essential because it:
- Prevents fatal accidents and life changing injuries.
- Protects you from costly mistakes and delays.
- Ensures compliance with UK safety law (HSG47, HASAWA).
- Improves detection accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
- Prepares you to confidently operate CAT & Genny equipment.
- Is required by many employers and construction sites.
The course covers the following:
- Legislation and regulations
- HSG47- Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
- Cable avoidance using C.A.T. GEN 4/eCAT4 Generator
- Practical operation of cable avoidance equipment (C.A.T. GEN 4/eCAT4 & Genny)
- Practical assessment & evaluation
- 20 Multiple Choice Questions with 80% pass mark (16/20).
- Practical Assessment: Practice locating underground services with both CAT & Genny (live and dead cables).
- On successful completion you will receive an in-house certificate of achievement.
Our team are happy to help. Just give us a call during our office hours, or drop us an email:
- Call us on 01384 447915
- Or email construction@actassociates.co.uk