Call: 0800 689 1793

Office Number: 01684 297167

Newton Farm Business Park

Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Gloucester GL20 7BE

Call: 0800 689 1793

Office Number: 01684 297167

Call: 0800 689 1793

Office Number: 01684 297167

Newton Farm Business Park

Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Gloucester GL20 7BE

NPORS CAT & Genny Training in Bristol

NPORS Cat And Genny Training or Cable Avoidance Training in Bristol

Enhance your operational efficiency with NPORS Cat & Genny training in Bristol. Learn how to locate underground utilities and prevent damage during excavation.

Vally Plant Training offers NPORS CAT and Genny Training in Bristol, providing essential skills to operate Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT) and Signal Generators (Genny). These devices help detect underground utilities, minimizing the risk of accidental damage during excavation. Our training is crucial for workers in construction, civil engineering, and utilities, ensuring they can perform their tasks safely and effectively.

Nationwide Training Options

Our Cat and Genny Training, also known as Cable Avoidance Tickets or Testing, can be conducted either at your site in Bristol or at our training facility in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Choose the option that best fits your needs!

On-site plant training offers the advantage of learning in a familiar environment, allowing operators to gain practical skills directly on the equipment they’ll be using. It also minimises downtime by reducing travel and enables customised training that addresses specific site conditions and safety requirements.

Training at a dedicated construction plant training facility in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, provides access to specialised equipment and expert instructors in a controlled environment. This focused setting allows participants to gain hands-on experience without the distractions of an active job site, ensuring comprehensive learning and skill development.

Introduction to CAT and Genny Training

In Bristol, the CAT and Genny Training at Vally Plant Training prepares candidates to use these cable avoidance tools with confidence. Properly training operators is key to avoiding damage to buried pipes, cables, and other utilities. This training covers both theoretical and practical aspects of operating the CAT and Genny tools, making it ideal for professionals responsible for ground excavation and digging.

What Is CAT and Genny Training?

CAT (Cable Avoidance Tool) and Genny (Signal Generator) are tools used to detect underground cables and pipes before digging. This training provides essential knowledge and practical skills to safely use these devices to prevent utility strikes and accidents on the job. Our CAT and Genny training is especially relevant in a growing city like Bristol, where construction projects are widespread.

Book with Confidence at Vally Plant Training

At Vally Plant Training, we guarantee unbeatable value with our Price Match Promise. When you choose us for your Cat and Genny Course, you can book with confidence, knowing that we will not be beaten on price. If you find a lower price for the same NPORS Cat And Genny Course, we’ll match it—ensuring you receive top-quality training at the best possible rate.

Your skills, our commitment—always at the best price.

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Our CAT and Genny Training Course Covers:

In our Bristol training centre, the course content includes:

  • The basics of operating CAT and Genny tools.
  • Techniques for detecting buried services such as cables, pipes, and utilities.
  • Calibration and maintenance of equipment.
  • Complying with industry safety regulations and guidelines.

Participants will gain the skills required to operate safely and confidently on construction sites, reducing the risk of underground utility strikes.

Who Needs CAT and Genny Training?

The NPORS CAT and Genny Training in Bristol is suitable for any worker involved in excavation or groundwork. Construction workers, civil engineers, and site managers benefit from this training, which ensures they have the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent damage to underground utilities. It’s an essential course for any professional working in areas where digging or excavation is required.

Do You Need to Be Trained to Use a CAT Scanner?

Operating a CAT scanner without proper training can lead to dangerous and costly mistakes. While some may think they can operate the equipment without formal instruction, Vally Plant Training in Bristol ensures that all participants learn how to use the CAT scanner correctly. This training is crucial for accurate detection and helps avoid utility strikes that can cause major disruptions.

Scanning Techniques with CAT and Genny

Our Bristol CAT and Genny Training includes a focus on scanning techniques, ensuring that trainees know how to effectively locate hidden utilities. Proper scanning techniques are essential for reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring safe excavation. Participants are taught how to use different scanning modes to detect various types of underground services.

General Scanning Techniques

During the course, trainees will learn how to conduct general scans using the CAT tool, understanding how to interpret the signals to find buried utilities. This ensures that workers on Bristol construction sites can perform their tasks safely and efficiently.

Specific Use of Genny

The Genny device works alongside the CAT tool to enhance its detection capabilities. In our training, we teach participants how to use the Genny for more precise detection, ensuring that no underground utilities are missed. This is particularly important in complex excavation environments such as those found in Bristol.

How to Use the CAT and Genny to Find Hidden Wires and Pipes

The key goal of our CAT and Genny Training in Bristol is to teach participants how to locate hidden wires and pipes with accuracy. By using CAT and Genny tools correctly, workers can avoid damaging critical infrastructure such as power cables, water pipes, and gas lines. The training includes hands-on practice in identifying and marking these utilities before excavation begins, reducing the risk of utility strikes and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Frequently Asked Questions on CAT & Genny Training

1. What is CAT and Genny training?

CAT and Genny training teaches operators how to use Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generators to detect underground utilities. This training is essential for ensuring safe excavation and avoiding utility strikes during construction or groundwork projects.

2. Why is CAT and Genny training important for construction workers?

For construction workers in Bristol, CAT and Genny training is critical for preventing damage to underground utilities, which could lead to costly repairs and safety hazards. The training ensures that workers can safely perform their duties without disrupting services.

3. How Long Is the Certification Valid?

The NPORS CAT and Genny certification is valid for five years. After this period, operators will need to complete a refresher course to maintain their skills and ensure compliance with industry standards.

4. Is CAT and Genny training required by law in the UK?

While not explicitly required by law, many employers in the construction and utilities sectors in the UK require workers to complete CAT and Genny training. This ensures compliance with safety standards and reduces the risk of accidents on job sites.

Why Book Your Test With VPT

Vally Plant Training in Bristol offers high-quality NPORS CAT and Genny Training designed to meet the needs of professionals working in the construction, utilities, and civil engineering industries. Our experienced trainers and comprehensive course content ensure that participants leave with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate safely and effectively on any job site.

Choosing Vally Plant Training for your CAT and Genny certification means gaining industry-recognized qualifications that will enhance your career prospects and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. With our convenient location in Bristol, we are the perfect choice for workers and businesses in the South West looking to gain essential cable avoidance skills.

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For those looking for a “NPORS Cat And Genny Training near me,” our widespread operations make it convenient for you to access Vally Plant Trainings top-quality training no matter where you are in the UK

 

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Cat And Genny Course Duration

1 Day course for all candidates

Location:

Tewkesbury training centre or at our clients’ site nationwide*

*Mileage charges may apply

Nationwide Training

Nationwide Training

Certification

NPORS

Cat and Geny Course Traditional card – lasts for 5 years and is mainly accepted with housebuilders, utilities, port and marine as proof of competence OR

NPORS card with CSCS logo – accepted by all major building contractor’s. The initial card is the RED trained operator card which lasts for 2 years and can be upgraded to BLUE competent operator card further to completion of relevant NVQ.

CSCS Health & Safety Test

If you require the NPORS Cable Avoidance Red operator card with the CSCS logo on then you must have completed the operatives health and safety test within the last two years.

In house certificates: suitable as proof of operator competence accepted for insurance and HSE compliance.

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