Course Duration

Days: 1

Attendees

1 – 8

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:

• Identify different types of underground services.
• Use pipe and cable locators. (CAT & Genny 3+ and 4+)
• Safely operate a basic Cable Avoidance Tool and Genny.
• Demonstrate an awareness of methods concerning the detection of underground services.
• Select and understand cable plans.
• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation

Course Summary

• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Review of HSG 47 Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
• Identifying underground apparatus and supporting utilities
• Map reading and identification of legends
• Practical map scale of apparatus
• DVD (Dead or Alive)
• Trial holes
• Introduction to CAT and Genny
• DVD (CAT and Genny Training)
• Locating cable run
• Situations relevant to and injuries from, hitting different utilities

Certification

Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate for in-house courses.

Refresher Period

Cable Avoidance Refresher Course recommended after 3 years (for regular users).