📅 Starts:
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🕓 Times:
7.45 for 8am start
🏷️ Price:
£148
👥 Places:
4
📍 Location:
Birmingham, B75AR
📢 Status:
Course Going Ahead ✅
Training Venue & Getting There
Welcome to The Training Centre in Birmingham! Were excited to see you tea and coffee will be ready, but please arrange your own lunch.Parking is limited outside on a first come, first served basis no large vans or lorries. Free spots are available on Nechells Place, but avoid blocking other units.From B4132, turn into Nechells Place, follow to Albion Vaults pub, bear left, down the hill, then left onto the estate were first on the left! Or from Saltley Road into Cato Street North, up to the pub on your right, turn right, down and left same spot!
Location
What You Need to Know Before Attending
Before attending, keep in mind that this course belongs to a family of practical, skills-based programmes. It suits those already working in construction who want to build relevant abilities. No specific prerequisites are mentioned, so you can join if the topic aligns with your site responsibilities. Thinking about your current excavation tasks beforehand may help you get the most from the sessions.
Join This Course
The training takes a hands-on approach, letting you practise CAT and Genny techniques in realistic scenarios. You will work through exercises that build your ability to locate utilities accurately during the day. This interactive style helps develop confidence without overwhelming theory. The overall flow keeps the emphasis on applying skills in a supportive environment.
About
This course covers the core methods for safe underground utility detection using CAT and Genny equipment. It highlights how precise locating can avoid damage and protect workers along with surrounding infrastructure. The practical focus makes it especially relevant for improving safety awareness on construction sites. By the end, you should feel more capable when handling avoidance tasks in real conditions.
More Information
The course starting on Tue 9th Jun 2026 has already achieved the minimum numbers required in order for the course to take place
Upon successful completion and passing of the CAT and Genny Cable Avoidance Tool training course, candidates will receive a Certificate of Competence. This certificate serves as a testament to their proficiency in using CAT and Genny tools, and their understanding of safe digging practices and underground service avoidance.