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Level 2 Cable Avoidance Tools (Cat & Genny) – for Employees of Aeropark only

Course Overview

Course Type:

Part Time

Available at:

Available at CETCCETC

Course Area:

Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Course Duration:

1 Day

Available at:

Available at CETCCETC

The Course in Detail

Please note that this course is for employees of Aeropark only.

This 3 hour course is aimed at a wide group of operatives who need to use detection equipment to locate underground services, this could be ground workers, highways maintenance, surveyors, utilities workers and more.

Striking underground services during excavation can put lives at risk and cause major delays to projects. Anyone involved in excavation or roadworks needs to know how to identify hidden services before work begins. This course explains how to correctly use a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) and signal generator (Genny) to locate buried pipes and cables, helping reduce risk and avoid costly damage.

  • Understand why we use cable avoidance equipment and the possible consequences of not using them.
  • Be introduced to the theory of electromagnetic location and its limitations.
  • Recognise the principles of risk assessment with regards to cable avoidance.
  • Demonstrate the correct application of the equipment.
  • Appreciate the importance of using both the transmitter and locator.

There is one practical assessment and one multiple choice test required to pass this course.

CITB Assured Training

This course is CITB Assured, giving you confidence that your training meets recognised industry standards and supports the skills required within the construction sector.

Important Notice

A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until enrolment is complete, and any relevant fees are paid. Adult course times, dates, durations and fees may be subject to change, and courses may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.

This Could Lead to

You can progress onto a wide range of other industry related short courses.

Availability & Enrolment

Course ID

P2032-2627-F-P5

Start Date

03/09/2026

Start Time

09:00

End Time

15:00

Day of Week

Thursday

Location

CETC

Total Fees

£100

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