The CAT and Genny Operator course is intended for those who operate, supervise or manage the use of Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generators in the workplace to avoid the dangers of underground services.
There are no prerequisites for this course, although an understanding of underground services, utility plans and cable avoidance tools are an advantage.
Since the safe use of cable avoidance tools require that delegates consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, English literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any user.
During this course, we use a variety of models from the Radiodetection Cat 4 Range. However, if you have your own (calibrated) model you would like to use, please bring this with you for the course.
Successful delegates will receive a CAT and Genny Operator e-certification accredited by Kentec Training valid for a period of 3 years from the date of the course.
The agenda for the CAT & Genny Operator course includes:
- Purpose of locators and signal generators
- Safe digging practices
- Locating utilities
- The need to use utility plans
- HSG47 legislation guidance
- The theory of locating services
- Functions of a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT)
- Functions of a Signal Generator (Genny)
- Range of Modes on a CAT
- Utilising Power mode
- Utilising Radio mode
- Utilising Signal Generator mode
- Utilising AllScan mode
- Understanding Depth Measurements
- Understanding Strike Alerts
- Theory Assessment
- Outdoor Practical Training - Service tracing session using local utility plans
- Practical Assessment
"Course was brilliant, the instructor gave so much information which made the course so easy to understand, would definitely attend another course with Kentec Training"
- James McGarry
"I've had training by Kentec a few times now and every time they go out of their way to make sure everyone understands all content. Thanks guys"
- Benjamin Tivey
"The instructor demonstrated a vast knowledge of the subject and gave good examples based on his own personal experience"
- Lee Daniels
"I've learnt more today than any other CAT course in the last 30 years, wish all courses were are thorough as this. 10/10"
- Leslie Kirby
"The course was very good and presented in a thorough but easy to understand manor. I have learned a lot, many thanks"
-Tony Richmond
