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Katie Bradbury 2026-07-22

Nebosh General

Studied for me Nebosh General in Feb 26 with Alan Starr. Very pleased with all the support from both Alan and Matt, very happy to have passed. I feel without the support this enabled me to get my Nebosh. The course was full of examples and scenarios, which gave a better insight of expectations and real life situations. Thanks so much Academe, I will be enrolling a few members of my management team to complete IOSH in the near future.

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Excellent Training Provider

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Really well presented and very engaging…

Really well presented and very engaging Kept it interesting and relevant to our industry

Cable Avoidance Tool & Signal Generators

CAT & GENNY - Cable Avoidance Stoke, Staffordshire

CAT & GENNY

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About Course

This CAT & GENNY – Cable Avoidance Course, delivered from the Acadame HQ in Stoke-on-Trent and across the UK, is designed to give operatives and supervisors knowledge of conducting cable avoidance operations to locate underground services.

Locating underground services, such as electricity and gas, during excavation work is not only essential to the health and safety of operatives working on an excavation, it is also vital to prevent costly disruptions during construction and civil engineering projects.

As a result, it is important that those working on the roads, no matter if they are an Operative or a Supervisor, are fully trained in using a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) along with a signal generator (Genny). These two pieces of equipment work together to actively locate signals being omitted from pipes or cables that are hidden underground.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:

Comprehensive Cat & Genny Training: Obtain essential knowledge and skills to safely operate Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT) and Signal Generators (Genny), ensuring the prevention of underground utility strikes and the safety of yourself and others in your organisation.
Regulatory Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards for underground utility detection by completing the Cat & Genny Course, minimising legal risks and promoting a safer working environment.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Learn how to identify underground utilities and potential hazards, as well as implement effective risk assessment strategies to prevent accidents and damage to infrastructure.

Safe Operating Procedures: Acquire practical skills and techniques for the safe operation of CAT and Genny equipment, including correct usage, calibration, and interpretation of signals, reducing the risk of utility strikes and associated injuries.
Emergency Response Preparedness: Enhance your ability to respond effectively to utility strike incidents, including procedures for evacuation, emergency communication, and coordination with utility providers and emergency services.
Best Practices and Equipment Maintenance: Increase awareness of best practices for underground utility detection and equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of CAT and Genny equipment, while promoting a culture of safety and professionalism within your organisation.

The CAT & Genny Operator Course (Essentials) is intended for those who operate, supervise or manage the use of Cable Avoidance Tools and Signal Generators in the workplace to avoid the dangers of underground services. There are no prerequisites for this course, although an understanding of underground services, utility plans and cable avoidance tools are an advantage.

Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Step 1. Multiple Choice Exam

Assessment will be by multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course. Learners are also expected to actively participate during the course.