Cat & Genny Course
NRSWA Unit LA Location and avoidance of underground apparatus 1 day course
Safety is of paramount importance when conducting Streetworks in close proximity to vulnerable underground utilities. One careless move could compromise the safety of workers, pedestrians and motorists or cause a power outage, gas explosion or other occurrence that endangers the surrounding community, whether it be commercial or residential.
The Nottingham NRSWA Cat & Genny Course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to avoid such negative outcomes. On the course, participants will be instructed in the proper use of both the Cable Avoidance Tool or CAT, and the Signal Generator or Genny.
Who is the course for
The 1-day NRSWA Unit LA Location and avoidance of underground apparatus course is for anyone who needs to safely locate and avoid underground apparatus that will include electrical cables, gas pipes, water mains and fiber optics. Also know as the cat and genny course it is for both Streetworks Operatives and Supervisors.
Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom learning and practical activities in 1 day at the NRSWA Streetworks Nottingham training venue. You will then be required to complete assessments and a short online exam for the unit.
The Cat & Genny Course provides an array of benefits for participants eager to enhance their employment prospects whether they work directly for Highways England or a private construction company that engages in road work on behalf of the local authority or various utility companies.
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom learning and practical activities in 1 day at the NRSWA Streetworks Nottingham training venue. You will then be required to complete assessments and a short online exam for the unit.
The Cat & Genny Course provides an array of benefits for participants eager to enhance their employment prospects whether they work directly for Highways England or a private construction company that engages in road work on behalf of the local authority or various utility companies.
Those benefits include:
- Convenience: The Cat & Genny Course Nottingham can be completed in a single day.
- Career enhancement: Those who successfully complete the course will enhance their employment prospects.
- Long term viability: The resulting certificate will be valid for a full 5 years.
- Affordability: The Cat & Genny Course Nottingham is claimable on a CITB Grant.
Outcome
After successful completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate from the awarding body, from one of the following; CABWI, SQA, Lantra, City and Guilds or Smart Awards. You will then be registered on the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR), and you will receive your own SWQR ID card.
After successful completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate from the awarding body, from one of the following; CABWI, SQA, Lantra, City and Guilds or Smart Awards. You will then be registered on the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR), and you will receive your own SWQR ID card.
How long does the qualification last
Your certificate and card are valid for 5 years and will show the unit you are qualified in to work on the roads.
Your certificate and card are valid for 5 years and will show the unit you are qualified in to work on the roads.
The CAT & Genny Course is divided into practical and theoretical sessions. During the theoretical component, the instructor will use a variety of methods to present information crucial to the understanding and safe operation of both the CAT and Genny machines.
The practical component of the course will provide participants with an opportunity to demonstrate they have internalised the information imparted during the theory portion of the course. Instructors will use a variety of methods to determine if the participant understands HSG47 guidelines, if they can correctly interpret street plans and if they are capable of adhering to industry best practices.
Objectives
NRSWA Streetworks Location and avoidance of underground apparatus
The single unit 1 day course will qualify you in:
(Important: the number in brackets is the old streetworks unit number)
- LA (01) – Location & avoidance of underground apparatus
- Safe and effective operation of CAT and Genny machines
- Proper interpretation of street plans
- Locating and identifying underground services
- Working to HSG47 guidelines and best practices
- Selection and deployment of appropriate PPE
Upon completion of the CAT and Genny course, each participant will need to pass an assessment as well as take and pass a 20-question multiple choice online exam.
To find out when our next Nottingham Cat and Genny scheduled course dates are, please call us on 0333 301 0226 or contact us here.
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Includes all fees: exam, registration and certification
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Top Rated Streetworks Training
Our Streetworks Training is consistently rated 5 stars in post course feedback. Our team have completed NRSWA streetworks courses for the largest highway and construction companies in the UK including Transport for London, T&K Gallaghers, Breedon Group, Galliford Try, Morrisons Utilities, BT Openreach and many more.
Why choose us?
- Training available nationwide
- Group training on your site
- Dyslexic or find writing hard? Our flexible assessors can change aspects of the course to meet your needs
- Weekend courses
- Dedicated streetworks team
- Experienced assessors with 25+ years experience
- Highest pass rates
- Lowest prices guaranteed
- Fast certification
- Officially accredited provider
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the 5 most commonly booked Streetworks courses:
- Unit LA - Location and avoidance of underground services (Cat & Genny)
- Unit 2(O1) - Signing, lighting, guarding
- Unit 10(S1) - Monitoring signing, lighting, guarding
- Full 5 day Operative course
- Full 5 day Supervisor course
If you are unsure which course you require we recommend checking with your employer or the local council.
The NRSWA Streetworks Unit LA is specifically for those working on the UK roads and highways. It is a key unit which you need if you intend to qualify in any of the Streetworks excavation and reinstatement units.
If you are not working on the roads you may require the EUSR qualification, or an in-house certification. If you are not sure please drop us a call 0333 301 0226.
Yes. Unit LA (previously known as unit 1) is for both Streetworks operatives and supervisors working on the roads, they do not require a separate qualification.
Yes the price includes all your certification and streetworks card.
Yes we offer discounts for group bookings call 0333 301 0226.
Yes we can complete training on your site for 6 or more delegates. We can also complete training on evenings and weekends to work around you. Call us on 0333 301 0226.
Yes, you can reschedule up to 14 days before any streetworks course.
Cancellation fees:
Within 30 days of course start date 100% of the total amount is due.
Outside of 30 days of the course there is no cancellation fee.
Within 30 days of course start date 100% of the total amount is due.
Outside of 30 days of the course there is no cancellation fee.
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