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National Plant Operators Registration Scheme

NPORS N304 Cable Avoidance Tool

NPORS
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  • Duration : 3 Days (Novice)
  • Ratio : 3:1 Candidates (Novice)
  • Assessment : Multiple Methods
  • Language : English
  • Certificate Length : 5 Years
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Designed for candidates with no prior experience. Comprehensive training over 3 days.

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NPORS N304 Cable Avoidance Tool with Acadame

NPORS cable avoidance training course image showing a hand using a cable locating device for underground service detection
About the NPORS N304 Cable Avoidance Tool

The NPORS N304 Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) course is designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely detect and avoid underground services during excavation and groundworks. This comprehensive training covers the operation of CAT and Genny equipment, understanding underground services, conducting pre-operational checks, and adhering to relevant legislation such as HSG47. Upon successful completion, participants will be proficient in identifying and marking underground utilities, thereby minimising the risk of accidental damage and enhancing site safety. The qualification is valid for five years and is recognised across the UK.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:
  • Enhance Safety Awareness: Understand the dangers associated with underground services and your responsibilities as an operative, ensuring safer work practices.
  • Gain Equipment Proficiency: Develop a working knowledge of the manufacturer's handbook and become familiar with relevant legislation, ensuring correct usage of CAT and Genny tools.
  • Master Equipment Operation: Learn to locate and identify the controls of the equipment, explaining their functions to ensure effective operation.
  • Conduct Thorough Checks: Perform pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer and legislative requirements, ensuring equipment readiness and compliance.
  • Identify Underground Services: Define and identify various types of underground services, including water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications, using appropriate colour coding systems.
  • Implement Safe Excavation Practices: Recognise risks associated with excavating near underground services and adopt safe digging practices to prevent accidents.
Course Content

  • Gain insight into the dangers of working near underground services and your responsibilities as an operative.

  • Learn to locate and identify the controls of the Cable Avoidance Tool and Genny equipment, explaining their functions.

  • Conduct all pre-operational checks following manufacturer and legislative requirements.

  • Understand the types of underground services, including water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications.

  • Identify different underground services using standard colour coding systems.

  • Recognise the risks of excavating near underground services and adopt safe digging practices.

  • Carry out proper end-of-shift and shutdown procedures to maintain safety and equipment condition.

Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a three-step journey:

A written assessment covering regulations, machine controls, and operational safety.

Candidates will demonstrate the safe operation of the tool, including pre-operational checks and performing tasks.

Candidates will showcase proper shutdown techniques to ensure safety and compliance.