If you are a surveyor who needs to undertake surveys in order to locate underground utilities, you need to attend a proper training course in the correct use of the CAT and Genny in all of their modes. Sygma Solutions is the leading provider of CAT and Genny training in the UK and can offer courses here at our centre in Wigan or at your site anywhere in the UK.

It is not sufficient to buy a CAT and Genny and simply read the instructions, because there are a lot of things that can occur during a survey. It would be the same as buying a car, if you had never driven before, reading the handbook, and then set off up the M1. You would very shortly be in serious trouble.

At Sygma Solutions our CAT and Genny course leave nothing out. That includes the limitations of the equipment as well as its’ uses in all of the different modes. We assume that you know nothing, so we start from the very basics by explaining the reasons for undertaking cable avoidance and an overview of HSG47 guidelines which are produced by the HSE, together with examples of errors in cable avoidance which gives attendees a feel for the sort of bad results which can occur when they happen.

After this, we discuss the theory of electromagnetism so that you can understand how and why the CAT and Genny work, and we also show examples of buried service plans, or STATS, and explain why they may not always be accurate. In fact, if you relied on STATS and nothing else you could have serious problems.

Next, we discuss the CAT and Genny themselves and show you all their various features and modules. You will learn how to interpret the variety of signals that are produced and how to operate the equipment in the different modes which are possible. We cover the advantages of the dual-frequency of the Genny 4, with the second frequency which enables location of thinner cables such as those used by telecoms. We also show you how to ensure that the CAT and Genny are functioning correctly.

Of course, nothing beats getting out on site and actually getting your hands dirty, so when the classroom work has finished you will be taken out on-site and you will use the CAT and Genny in all their modes in order to locate buried services in real conditions.

Courses Availability

GPS Course & Total Station Introduction

This is a 2 day dedicated GPS course with an introduction to Total Station

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Open Days

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PAS128 Utility Mapping Training Modules mapped to CICES competencies

–  2 days

Module 1 – Pas 128 Level D &C training to include level 3 assessment – CICES GEUS01 A-D

–  3 Days

Module 2 – PAS128 Level B Training – can include Level 4 assessment – CICES GUES01 E-I

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2 Day Advanced EM Course (RD8100 & VIVAX)

In depth course covering electromagnetic locators, theory and intensive practical on our real world training site.

Cost: £295 per person
Location: Wigan
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1 Day Mala GPR Module 1 – Theory & Practical

Cost: FOC
Location: Wigan
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1 Day Mala GPR Module 2 – Post processing

Cost: FOC
Location: Wigan
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2 Day GPR – All Manufacturers

Location: Wigan
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5 Day TSA & ICES Approved 5 Day Utility Mapping Course

Location: Wigan
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Location: Worcester

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1 Day Public Genny & CAT course – Can Include Proqual Level 2 Qual as an option

Cost: £175 plus VAT
Location: Wigan
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Level 3 Utility Mapping Qualification – All Online

Cost: £275 PLUS REG FEE
Location: Online
Dates: To suit

Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – Online workbooks – followed by assessment

Cost £1100 PLUS REG FEE
Location: Sygma Solutions training centre or your site
Dates: To suit

Open level 5 assessment dates at Sygma Solutions, Wigan

Level 5 Diploma Utility Mapping Qualification – in 5 days

Cost – contact us
Location: Sygma Solutions training centre, Wigan
Dates:

5th – 9th February 2024

26th February – 1st March 2024

Sygma PAS 128 Utility Surveyor Training Including Proqual Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying
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Location: Sygma Solutions training centre , Wigan

22nd – 26th January 2024 Limited spaces available

12th – 16th February 2024

4th – 8th March 2024

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