CAT and Genny Training

Over 100 years of combined experience in cable locators and utility detection techniques. Sygma Solutions Ltd are industry experts and passionate about passing our knowledge and skills on to our delegates.

CAT and Genny Training & Cable Avoidance training helps to improve operative’s awareness of how to avoid damaging buried utilities and operate in a safe, efficient & more cost effective manner
Sygma Solutions is a CITB Approved ATO – Offering CITB approved CAT & Genny / Cable Avoidance Training
Can be combined with a Nationally recognised Level 2 Qualification in Utility Location and Avoidance which is also a HS2 Requirement

Reasons for using buried pipe & cable locators – Understanding health, safety & financial implications including guidance on how to comply with HSG47 – Avoiding Danger from Underground Services. Other National Legislation & company policy documentation will be discussed. Examples of “getting it wrong” will be demonstrated & discussed.

Reasons for using buried pipe & cable locators – Understanding health, safety & financial implications including guidance on how to comply with HSG47 – Avoiding Danger from Underground Services. Other National Legislation & company policy documentation will be discussed. Examples of “getting it wrong” will be demonstrated & discussed.
Buried Service Plans (STATS) – Operatives will learn from CAT and Genny training on how to interpret & understand different types of service plans.
Electromagnetic Theory – How a pipe & cable locator works, theory & limitations, tips & tricks. A session on “myth busting” will help operatives understand what the equipment can and cannot locate.
Controls & operation – Correct use of C.A.T4 & Genny4 in all modes, with strong emphasis on Genny use & checking equipment is functioning correctly.
A.T4 – Interpretation of the signal and how to locate service joints, changes of direction/depth. Strike Alert, uses & how to disable.
Genny4 – Benefits of dual frequency, applications & how to use the Genny to locate small and/or non earthed cables using capacitance. How to effectively earth the Genny4 and different methods including earth positioning. Blind Induction search and effective nulling of services.
Data Logging (optional) – Operatives will learn how to use CAT Manager Software & how to analyse the recorded data – C.A.T4 specific.

Service plans and existing site information will be used to ascertain the indicated routes of buried mains & services, operatives will learn the importance of site visual checks before any work is undertaken (plans to be provided by client).
Operatives will be trained in the correct use of the equipment in all modes, confirming & locating buried mains & services from the service plans and previous visual inspection, testing & ensuring equipment is in satisfactory operating condition.
Operatives will learn how to use the Genny4 correctly, in all modes and will understand the benefits of always using the C.A.T & Genny combination including the benefits of the dual frequencies.
Operatives will learn how to effectively locate “problem” services such as street lighting & small service/comms cables.

Operatives will return to the classroom and sit a multiple choice, written assessment paper, a minimum pass mark of 70% is required. Operatives with dyslexia or reading difficulties will be permitted to sit an aural assessment.

Course timings remain fluid but the course duration is one day, with a suggested start time of 9:00 am and finish time of approximately 3.30 pm with appropriate breaks throughout the course.

STATS Plans (buried service drawings) appropriate to the site must be available for the practical site work. If no existing plans are available, Sygma Solutions can supply plans for an additional cost to be agreed prior to the booking of the course. If different sites are to be used, further plans will be required.
Each operative of this CAT and Genny training will need their own C.A.T4 which he/she is being trained on, one Genny4 with accessories will also be required for each course. Sygma Solutions can supply the equipment at an additional cost to be agreed prior to the booking of the course.
A meeting/conference room suitable for up to 10 people will be required, with appropriate welfare facilities. Sygma Solutions dedicated training centre at Wigan can used as an alternative at no extra cost. Full welfare & catering facilities are also available.
Operatives must have appropriate PPE to comply with National & Company Health & Safety requirements.
A suitable site with buried metallic utilities must be available near to the meeting/conference room, Sygma Solutions can advise on suitability of sites or can arrange for specific sites to be used but additional cost may be incurred .i.e. Hiring of meeting room.