Cable Avoidance Tool the first C, in our series of short blogs looking at the A to Z of courses we do.
Cable Avoidance Tool or CAT for short, are often used with Genny (the signal generator), they are radio detection machines used to locate under ground services. Buried live power cables emit a low electrical frequency, and by using a CAT & Genny these can be located and the cable layout marked in the area you are scanning.
Course ratios – Cable Avoidance Tool
The course durations, training and testing ratios are
One day for up to 6 delegates
Here is a link to the course syllabus blog, containing all the information you need to know about the training we can offer.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the course the candidates will received a Kentra Training ID card (credit card size) detailing the course completed.
In addition, we have the option to register the training with our Awarding Body NPORS. www.npors.com If your candidates are working offsite or on other peoples premises a recognised Awarding Body membership maybe advantageous. Prior to training we would apply to NPORS to register the course and upon successful completion of the course we would apply for the candidates 5 year membership with the NPORS scheme.
NPORS Course Name : N304 Cable Avoidance Tool
Training locations
At Kentra we have always provided on-site training, coming to you and delivering the training in your own space. On-site training is available for the CAT & Genny course, we will need a room for the theory session and a safe area for the practical session, to supply a CAT & Genny machine, calibrated and in good working order.
A service plan of the area where the practical session is to take place, to verify that the candidate has correctly found the underground services (service plan).
How we can help
Speaking of help, at Kentra we like to assist our clients with helping to arrange your training needs. We have customers from all walks of life, self employed lone workers to multi national blue chip companies and its a pleasure to talk to you all. If you would like more information about the courses we offer, click HERE for a link to our brochure or please get in touch and let us help you though.
The Kentra Training Team
01606 832 556.
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