Course Detail

Course Aim:

To enable candidates to conduct a course to train operatives in the safe use of underground service locators and signal generators.

Certification:

The attendee will receive a City & Guilds Profile of Achievement Award & National Training Services Instructor Certification valid for 3 years. After which a 1 day Refresher Course  is recommended.

Location:

Our open courses are held at our training center Unit 1, Adams House, Northampton Science Park, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN3 6LG.

We can also bring our training to you for groups of 3 or more, Nationwide. Contact us for a free of charge quotation.

Course materials received after attending:

You will receive everything you need to the deliver training as soon as you leave the course including the PowerPoint presentation, step by step course delivery guide, handouts, trainers manual, practical and theory assessment guidance plus free post course support from us.

Suitable For:

Persons with the responsibility for training operatives in the safe use of underground service locators and signal generators or CAT & Genny's.

There are no prerequisites to attending this course and there is no need to worry if you have not trained before. We are here to support you no matter what level you are at as this course is designed to encompass all levels of trainer.

Length Of Course: 

Two days. ALL delegates must attend the full two days of the course.

Standard Machines Covered:

On the course, we use the following equipment as examples for the practical element: RD8200 & Radiodetection e C.A.T 4+

If your team use different models, please ask them to bring their own equipment with them to the training course, for both days.

Learning Outcome:  

By the end of the course, the participant will be able to display an understanding of:

• The purpose of safe location and avoidance of underground services
• Service drawings required when preparing to work on or near underground services
• Planning for safe location and avoidance of underground services
• How locators work and limitations
• Equipment functions and controls
• Pre-use tests, maintenance and operational techniques
• How to identify, detect and mark out underground services
• Methods for safe excavation

Cost:

£795 + VAT per person* inclusive of:

• City & Guilds registration and certification
• National Training Services registration and certification
• All course materials
• Unique trainer’s pack with everything you need to deliver the training as soon as you leave us
• Free on-going post course support

We can also bring our training to you for groups of 3 or more, Nationwide. Contact us for a free of charge quotation.

* No CAT or Genny equipment is included in the above cost. Cat & Genny equipment must be purchased by the participants separately.

Is This Course Approved By City And Guilds?  

Yes

Assessment Criteria:  

There is a short question paper and a practical assessment. The trainees will be continually assessed throughout the course. The training involves candidate participation. On day two the candidate will carry out a practical training session on which they will be assessed. Any problems with the aforementioned assessment criteria, please discuss this with us. 

City And Guilds Profile Of Achievement:  

The candidate will complete a pre-course questionnaire, a mid course interview and a post-course professional discussion to fulfill the requirements of the City and Guilds Profile of Achievement criteria.

Please also see our Frequently Asked Questions