CAT and Genny Training
CAT and genny training is essential for anyone looking to have a successful career in streetworks. Our CAT and genny course covers everything you need to know about using this equipment, so you can efficiently check for underground obstructions before you and your team start digging.
Using a CAT and genny is a vital part of the streetworks process, with incorrect use potentially causing damage to utilities and repair costs running into thousands of pounds. But with effective CAT and genny training, this risk is minimised. And the potential to save employers from such large repair bills means those with CAT and genny training are highly desirable in the job market.
If you’d like to learn more about CAT and genny training with CPTS, please get in touch today. You can call us on 01234 604151 or send us an email via office@cpts.uk.
What You’ll Learn During CAT and Genny Training
Our CAT & genny training covers everything you need to know to carry out your role to a high standard. Subjects covered during the CAT and genny course include:
- Correct use of CAT and genny tools. Understand precisely how to use the CAT and genny to properly detect underground obstructions.
- Obstruction Avoidance. Learn how to excavate around obstructions correctly, avoiding costly mistakes.
- Excavation Techniques. Learn how to properly excavate public highways and on private property, in line with NRSWA and HSE requirements.
- Site Safety. Understand how to manage site safety effectively, including the proper positioning of lights, signage, and guarding equipment.
Throughout your training, you’ll have the opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in realistic simulations. This practical application of skills is the best way to consolidate what you’ve learned.
Who is This Course For?
Quite simply, our CAT and genny training is perfect for anyone looking to effectively use the CAT and genny on-site. Without this training, you’ll be unable to use the tools to the fullest of their ability and risk carrying out substandard work, which can lead to expensive mistakes.
However, it’s not only suitable for CAT and genny operators – it’s also beneficial for anyone overseeing teams where CAT and genny tools are used, including streetworks supervisors and site managers.
If you’re working in streetworks, this NRSWA course is one you should strongly consider.
Why Choose CAT and Genny Training from CPTS?
At CPTS, we offer an exceptionally high standard of CAT & genny training, culminating in our students leaving with all the knowledge they need to effectively use a CAT and genny on real sites.
The majority of the reason for our high quality of training is down to our trainers. Not only are they experts at teaching, but they also have practical experience using the CAT and genny on worksites, giving them another dimension to their teaching.
We also have exceptional training facilities in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, where students can take part in practical scenarios to cement everything they’ve learned. We’ve invested heavily in our training centre and equipment, so we can deliver the best training possible to our students.
In addition, our prices remain highly competitive, ensuring CAT and genny training is affordable for everyone looking to enhance their streetworks career.
Sign Up for CAT and Genny Training Today
Are you looking to boost your streetworks career prospects with CAT & genny training? If so, our CAT and genny course could be perfect for you. Taking you through everything you need to know about the CAT and genny, you’ll leave with a full knowledge of how to use this vital machinery.
To find out more about CAT and genny training, or to book a place on our CAT and genny course, please get in touch today. To speak to a team member, call on 01234 604151 or send us an email via office@cpts.uk.
CAT and Genny Training FAQs
Who needs CAT and genny training?
If you’re someone involved in excavation, you should consider getting CAT and genny training. Without it, you risk hitting underground utilities, which can lead to huge inconvenience and even bigger expense.
How long does CAT and genny training take?
The NRSWA CAT and genny course takes just one day and includes both theoretical and practical elements. By the end of the day, you will be fully trained in using the CAT and genny correctly.
Is there CAT and genny training near me?
We carry out our CAT and genny course at our modern training centre in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. However, we also sometimes run training in other locations in the UK, plus we can be hired to conduct on-site training for groups. Please get in touch to find out more.
What will I learn on a CAT and genny course?
You’ll primarily learn how to use a CAT and genny to detect pipes and cables underground, but you’ll also learn about reading site drawings and maps, avoiding identified obstructions when digging, setting up safe dig zones, and more.
Will I receive a qualification?
Yes, you will receive a certificate accredited by the NRSWA, plus you will be added to the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR), proving you’ve received CAT and genny training.
